Abstract

The basic principle of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry (TPM) is to attempt to resolve clients’ present conflict by finding healing for past wounds in prayer. The TPM model has a unique advantage over non-Christian models in that it pursues the healing of past wounds by means of binding the suffering back to God. “Koinonia” (the fellowship of believers), “communio” (a deeper sense of the involvement of God), “coram Deo” (the ever-presence of God), as well as “pneumatonomic synergy” (being in balance with the holy plan of God), are restored, launching a new life. The TPM relies on three types of memory: visual, emotional and physical memory. Freeing a person from his/her helpless state is to guide that person towards divine revelation. The outcome unfolds as a sincere and holy recovery in Christ.

Highlights

  • As a “spiritual generation”, we are living in one of the oldest traditions in human history, namely, pursuing the process of developing spiritual wisdom or intelligence

  • Considering that Theophostic Prayer Ministry (TPM) relies on the Holy Spirit as Counsellor (Parakletos: John 14:15-17) it implies that the Holy Spirit becomes the Counsellor, while the counsellor acts only under the guidance of the Holy Spirit in applying prayer therapy

  • According to Smith (2000:11) TPM is the method of healing the pain that comes from the false interpretation embedded in the memory

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Summary

Introduction

As a “spiritual generation”, we are living in one of the oldest traditions in human history, namely, pursuing the process of developing spiritual wisdom or intelligence. This is the contention of Celia Kourie (2006:35), who registered a course in spirituality at a South African university. The main outcomes according to these authors are revelation, encounter, healing and freedom. These outcomes coincide with the hermeneutical key issues in practical theology (Louw, 2000:4).

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