Vol 46, No 4 (2025)

Festschrift Nelus Niemandt, guest edited by Prof. Johannes J. Knoetze (0000-0002-2342-2527) and Dr Yolande Steenkamp (0000-0002-1577-1938). This collection contributes to the journal by honouring the scholarly legacy of Prof. Nelus Niemandt through contributions from colleagues and students. The articles reflect on his influence in theology, missiology, and higher-education leadership, celebrating a distinguished career aligned with the journal’s commitment to theological scholarship in context.

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Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3631 \| 09 September 2025

Editorial - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt
Walking in witness: Honouring the missional imagination of Prof. Nelus Niemandt Yolande Steenkamp, Johannes Knoetze	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3616 \| 29 August 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt
C.P.J. Niemandt: A theological pioneer in missional leadership and ecclesiology Johannes J. Knoetze, Gustav F. Claassen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3483 \| 30 May 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt
A missiology of life: Engaging Nelus Niemandt’s missiology Pieter Verster	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3403 \| 31 March 2025

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Trialogue in raising good news agents: A case study from InnerCHANGE South Africa Kasebwe T.L. Kabongo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3375 \| 09 May 2025

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Recontextualising theology: A challenge for theological training Jaco Beyers	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3454 \| 09 May 2025

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On missional leadership: A critical engagement with Nelus Niemandt Danie P. Veldsman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3447 \| 27 May 2025

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Journey of a Reformed scholar and emerging Pentecostal: Missional living in light of diversity Peter White	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3481 \| 28 May 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt
Missional leadership from an ethos of vulnerability and love Jacobus Kok	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3354 \| 30 May 2025

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Missional leadership in the Acts of Paul and Thecla Annette Potgieter	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3482 \| 17 June 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt
Empowering challenges of missional ecclesiology and leadership at the grassroots level Johannes J. Knoetze	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3461 \| 30 June 2025

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Refining a paradigm of missional leadership Kirk J. Franklin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3474 \| 04 July 2025

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‘In step’ with the living God: Rhythms and habits for churches faithful to their calling Thomas J. Smith	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3514 \| 15 July 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt
Conditions for the cultivation of trust between theologians and church members reading the Bible together Pieter van der Walt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3469 \| 17 July 2025

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‘Please Mister President, have mercy…’: The Church’s calling to reach out to refugees and migrants Pieter G.J. Meiring	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3479 \| 08 August 2025

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Leadership emergence and missional theology: A biographical leadership study of Nelus Niemandt Yolande Steenkamp	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 46, No 4 \| a3502 \| 03 September 2025

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Vol 46, No 4 (2025)

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