Van der Merwe, S.J.De Beer, Christiaan2016-02-222016-02-222012http://hdl.handle.net/10394/16369MTh (Missiology), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013The GKSA seems to be in a weak condition concerning the Missio Dei. There is a drastic decline in membership, a weak impact on society and a crisis in following our calling. This study aims to explore the relationship between the Missio Dei and the missional church. The Biblical principles for aligning a church with the Missio Dei will be analysed. Eventually, I will propose a preliminary paradigm for transforming an ingrown church into a missional church. The question addressed in this study is what principles should a church follow to be a part of the Missio Dei and therefore become a missional church?enChurchMissio DeiMissional churchIngrown churchAbasementReformGrowthKerkMissionale kerkNa-binne-gerigte kerkVerootmoedigingReformeerGroeiThesis