Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and the Challenges of Missionary Diocese

Asadu, George C.

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“…Although Andrew survived uninjured, many of the survivors were shot in both legs, and consequently, may never walk again (Orjinmo, 2022). At least 50 men, women and children were killed, including two security personnel (Babajide, 2022), with scores of injured people overwhelming local hospitals (Asadu and Oyekanmi, 2022). Two weeks after the attacks, no arrests had been made, raising concerns that the perpetrators would escape justice and would engage in future attacks on other Christians (Guardian Editorial Board, 2022).…”

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An overlooked human rights crisis: The accelerating persecution of Christians across the globe

Hodge

2023

International Social Work

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Human rights violations targeting Christians have accelerated dramatically in the last decade. Social work is ethically committed to challenging religious discrimination and promoting human rights, yet the profession’s literature has featured little content on this growing human rights crisis. In keeping with calls from the United Nations to address this issue, data on the increasing prevalence and intensity of human rights violations aimed at Christians are reviewed. After articulating a theoretical framework to understand the discrimination, strategies are discussed that social workers might implement to promote more inclusive, socially just societies.

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An overlooked human rights crisis: The accelerating persecution of Christians across the globe

Hodge

2023

International Social Work

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“…In the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the creation of both full-fledged and missionary dioceses follows this established tradition. Asadu (2023) highlighted that missionary dioceses are formed as a strategy for evangelism, as they are not self-supporting and depend on external funding. However, they evolve into full-fledged dioceses over time, depending on evidence of growth and financial independence.…”

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The First Indigenous Anglican Diocese of Western Africa: Contested Legacy of the Diocese on the Niger and CMS Mission in Igboland

Nwokolo,

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2023

Journal of Anglican Studies

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As Nigeria grew as an independent nation, the role of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) began to evolve, reflecting the needs of a burgeoning multi-ethnic society. This transformation is particularly evident in the Diocese on the Niger – the first indigenous Anglican diocese in Western Africa – a topic of debate within various factions of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. These contentions – centred on historical accuracy, heritage and primacy – mirror broader socio-political disputes concerning the Igbo people’s history and reveal postwar ethnocentric trends in Nigeria. We propose that the strategic positioning of the Diocese on the Niger was part of the CMS mission’s expansion plan into Islamic-dominated Western and Northern Nigeria. Igboland, with its geographical significance and potential as a fertile ground for the gospel, was a deliberate choice. The debates around these contested viewpoints and legacies epitomize the societal disputes over historical interpretation and its theological implications – extending beyond the events themselves and prompting reflection on the embodiment of Christ’s teachings in navigating socio-political complexities. These discussions go beyond religious or geographical disagreements – they symbolize a broader struggle to understand and interpret the past.

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The ambivalence regarding volunteering and reward systems in church settings

Boya

2022

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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Traditionally, churches exist to fulfil the ‘great commission’, which is to preach the ‘good news’ to all believers. As the ‘great commission’ finds expression within the Church, numerical growth becomes inevitable. The latter puts pressure on the Church to function in a professional manner. People with requisite knowledge, skills and experience are often needed to manage the church activities. Whilst the Bible alludes to spiritual and heavenly rewards, during and post-earthly services, some of these church managers and other volunteers may sometimes require rewards for their efforts and time. Qualitative research methods in the form of semistructured interviews and content analysis were employed. The research was conducted amongst churches within the Gauteng province, South Africa. A total of 26 church managers were interviewed from participating churches. Responses were received and subsequently analysed. Data were analysed using the Atlas.ti software. The findings indicated that the spirit of volunteerism is fast eroding within churches.Contribution: This research highlighted the plight of church managers as volunteers and stewards in the context of not-for-profit organisations and adds towards the agency theory. Consequently, churches as principals ought to find creative ways to generate sufficient revenue for their volunteers.

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Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and the Challenges of Missionary Diocese

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An overlooked human rights crisis: The accelerating persecution of Christians across the globe

An overlooked human rights crisis: The accelerating persecution of Christians across the globe

The First Indigenous Anglican Diocese of Western Africa: Contested Legacy of the Diocese on the Niger and CMS Mission in Igboland

The ambivalence regarding volunteering and reward systems in church settings

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