Jordaan, Andries Christiaan2013-12-022013-12-022013http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9664Thesis (MTh (Missiology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.This mini-dissertation views the missio-Ecclesiae through the lens of the missio-Dei. The conclusion is that church planting presupposes the missio-Dei . A further conclusion is drawn that church planting results in the re-orientation and revitalization of the local church. Guidelines are given for the revitalization and re-orientation process of local congregations, as well as the role they need to play in church planting. In conclusion the essential characteristics of Reformed church planting are pointed out.otherThesis