Age does not determine influence: A consideration for children in ministerial service

Aziz, Garth

doi:10.4102/hts.v76i2.5848

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“…Aziz 2020:4). Recent research, however, has shown that youth are ideal for leadership roles irrespective of age or life experience (Aziz 2020). The suitability for leadership roles and responsibilities arises purely from their humanity and the influence that comes from their humanity.…”

Section: Youth As a Valuable Resource For Sustainable Leadershipmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It cannot be assumed that youth are not suitable for any form of leadership because of their various social categorisations. Furthermore, having youth as the object of leadership encourages their personal development, and continuity by encouraging participation in the community, and the longevity of the organisation (Aziz 2020(Aziz :6, 2019.…”

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Youth as a valuable resource for sustainable leadership

Aziz

2024

Theologia Viatorum

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Leadership, fundamentally, is about people. It is especially during times of uncertainty, as created by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic when resources become scarce or inaccessible that people remain vital for continued and sustainable leadership. Yet, sustainable leadership is more than the longevity of an organisation. Sustainable leadership is also about community and developing people. The aims of sustainable leadership are most suitable within the church where the community is accessible. However, this article will not simply address the community in the church but the youth as part of the community as vital elements for sustainable leadership. Furthermore, the responsibility of nurturing and supporting the youth for leadership needs to be intentional. The article will address sustainable leadership through practical theology and social capital to achieve its aim.Contribution: The article recognises that the dilemma of sustainable leadership cannot only be approached from a theological perspective but must engage with and pursue an interdisciplinary discussion. In this case, theoretical perspectives and approaches from leadership and social sciences were dialogue partners with theology to address sustainable leadership.

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Section: Youth As a Valuable Resource For Sustainable Leadershipmentioning

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Section: Youth As a Valuable Resource For Sustainable Leadershipmentioning

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Youth as a valuable resource for sustainable leadership

Aziz

2024

Theologia Viatorum

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“…27 This high crime rate is perpetuated by the population's limited access to socio-economic resources such as better education, training, and employment. 28 In explaining the community's crime level, the participants argued that people are even scared to walk around, especially at night.…”

Section: Illicit Conductmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Importance of Christian Youth Ministry Involvement in Community Development in the Mayibuye Community

Msebi

2022

ERATS

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This article reports on the findings of the Christian youth ministry involvement in community development in the Mayibuye community (Tembisa-Gauteng Province, South Africa). The article employed the use of Richard Osmer’s model of the four tasks of practical theological interpretation in describing and analysing the situation in the Mayibuye community. The tasks sought to give an understanding of what is happening in youth ministry and community development contexts in the Mayibuye community. The study relied on both documentary analysis and in-depth semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that several socio-economic challenges antagonize local communities, and young people are the most affected, as they possess a more significant number amongst all community sectors. The findings further discovered that the youth and youth ministry involvement is limited in community development processes amid local communities. In this light, the Mayibuye community has been experiencing a low level of education, gender inequity, unemployment, sexual-related challenges, substance abuse, and illicit conduct amongst the social ills. The study introduced promoting values, enhanced respect for others, driving service with integrity, and more as the benefits of youth ministry involvement in community development. The study also recommended further empirical studies on youth ministry involvement in community development, enhancement of collaboration between local religious communities and government, and engagement of young people in community development processes. Keywords: Community development, illicit conduct, social cohesion, social justice, youth ministry

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“…This is supported by various statistics stating that the youth are the most vulnerable group in South Africa and the rest of the world (cf. Aziz, 2020;Swart, 2018;Swartz & Nyamnjoh, 2018;Beukes & Van der Westhuizen, 2018;Nel, 2014Department of Social Development, 2013). Previous research has also shown that youth even feel vulnerable and excluded within the church and certain church structures (Beukes & Van der Westhuizen, 2016;Voas & Watt, 2014;King, 2012).…”

Section: Introduction Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%