Abstract
The study seeks to study the Christian narrative unearthing the wealth of resources inherent in it to act as a stimulant and a motivating force for the present church towards the much-desired immortality that is the mark of the finish. It is an account that dates back to the first century during the formation of the church to the present state of the church in her pursuit of an alignment to the eschatological roadmap stipulated in scriptures. The study employs the scholarship of the historical Christian narrative from the analogical perspective of a journey of the Israelites in the Pentateuch towards Canaan. This was a journey that was characterized by pulsations of moving and stopping based on the instruction and guidance of God. Similarly, the Christian story is one that is emphatic with regard to the involvement of God in the Christian journey. The study captures the dominant moves of God over the centuries and their significant contribution to the establishment and progress of Christianity and the key players in the entire process from the protestant movement to the Apostolic Reformation. This will facilitate the understanding of the church in her present state as a product of her past journey and development with regard to offering guidance and facilitation of Christian practice. It will help the church with regard to guidance to help her avoid falling into the pit that their forerunners fell into and also motivate her towards greater exploits for God.
Highlights
That Jesus Christ is in the business of building His church on a firm foundation is a theme strongly advanced by the New Testament writers
It is in this spirit of contextualization that this study would wish to give advocacy to the Ubuntu parameters from the African way of life as key ingredients for a stable ecclesiological conversation resulting in the establishment of churches in Africa that appreciate the African ethos and answer the questions raised by Africans
To achieve this end the study will seek to explain the philosophy of Ubuntu, African ecclesiology, and Harvest Revival Ministry Churches in Kenya referred to as HARVEST REVIVAL MINISTRY CHURCHES IN KENYA (HRM); highlight some key practical dimensions of the Ubuntu Philosophy and their scriptural sanctions; examine their foundational characteristic and value to the HRM and by extension African ecclesiology; and submit conclusion and recommendations
Summary
This will facilitate the understanding of the church in her present state as a product of her past journey and development with regard to offering guidance and facilitation of Christian practice. (2021) “Ubuntu Philosophy as a Technology for the Foundational Architecture of African Ecclesiology in Reference to Harvest Revival Ministry Churches in Kenya.”, East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 4(2), pp. “Ubuntu Philosophy as a Technology for the Foundational Architecture of African Ecclesiology in Reference to Harvest Revival Ministry Churches in Kenya.”, EAJTCR, vol 4, no.
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