Abstract
AbstractThe healing of persons has long been considered part of the Church’s pastoral and diaconal calling. For Christians, the ministry of healing is grounded in the Word, sacraments and prayer. Some churches have focused on healing through prayer and laying of hands, whereas others view these practices with suspicion. However, most churches are involved in healing through various diaconal ministries. In this article I explore particular challenges of healing in our world today. This focus provides a real opportunity for us to discover elements of Christian faith, which have been neglected or ignored in mainline churches for too long. This includes neglected aspects of our own traditions as Christians as well as the contribution that African Church and theology can make to the ministry of healing.
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