Burial society versus the Church in the Black society of South Africa: A pastoral response

This article attempts to provide insight to the church councils of mainly Black churches, regarding members’ absenteeism during Sunday church services and also the lack of financial contributions to the church. A number of church-going members are often absent on the last Sunday of the month or t...

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Main Author: Semenya, David K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2013
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2013, Volume: 34, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-9
Further subjects:B Insurances
B burial society
B Funerals
B Death
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