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Monthly Message 

October 2024

Introduction 
The members of the church could be categorised in certain classes or groups according to their faith or belief systems. I got interested during my reading and I got some analysis by Jack Haberer about God views in his book, God Views: the Convictions that drives us or that divide us.(2001:39-40).

“When you listen to the hearts of believers throughout the church -at least through the mainline Protestant churches of Europe descent you can hear five kinds of voices expressing passion for Christ’s service: the voices of five God Views”. 
 

  1. One cluster of believers has adopted what is called the Confessionalist God View. They are committed to discerning, proclaiming and preserving the truth.
  2. The second cluster of believers follows a Devotionalist God view. They are hungry for God; the love to pray; they worship, meditate and study. They want to know God and they want others to know God, too.
  3. The third Cluster of believers embodies an Ecclesiast God View. These people are known so much for their advocacy. They serve on committees, teach church school classes, sing in choir, attend community-wide ecumenical events and give generously. They provide the backbone of healthy church ministries.
  4. The fourth group is the Altruist God View. This group see human tragedies that others over-look and they do something about them. They give to the needy in local soup kitchens, build community-wide homeless shelters and serve on the boards of charitable organisations.
  5. The fifth group is more to do with the human needs but response as directed by an Activist God View. This group address far reaching realms; systemic evils, racial prejudices, gender exclusion, power mongering, and injustice in very form. The activists join protest marches, demonstrate against polluters and political machines, advocate for policies of inclusion and compassion and raise their voices for those silenced by unjust structures in society. 

To which group do you belong?

Prayer: Lord make me a true servant of Christ. Amen  

Reverend Stanslous Chatikobo; Trinity Church             

 

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