The Biblical Role of the Pastor's wife - South African Theological ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Research Problem 10
1.1.1 Background to the Problem 10
1.1.2 Statement of the Problem 12
1.1.3 Elucidation of the Problem 12
1.1.3.1 Delimitation of the Study 13
1.1.3.2 Definitions of Terms: Concepts relating to the Pastor’s Wife 13
1.1.3.3 Value of the Study 14
1.2 The Research Plan 15
1.2.1 The Research Design 15
1.2.2 Methodology for Chapter 2: Empirical Research 16
1.2.3 Methodology for Chapter 3: A Biblical Perspective on the
Role of Pastors’ Wives 16
1.2.4 Methodology for Chapter 4: Opportunities and Recommendations 17
1.3 Chapter Summary 17
CHAPTER 2: SITUATION ANALYSIS: THE PASTOR’S WIFE
IN THE LOCAL CHURCH
2.1 A Brief History and Demographic Profile of Somerset
West, Western Cape, South Africa 19
2.1.1 The History of Somerset West 19
2.1.2 Demographic Profile by Gender (See also Appendix 3) 20
2.1.3 Churches in Somerset West 22
2.2 Research Methodology 23
2.2.1 Empirical Research: Interviewees 25
2.2.2 Empirical Research: Interview Questions and Answers 27
2.3 Short questions 28
2.3.1 What is your church denomination? 28
2.3.2 Approximately how many Christians are in membership at
your church? 28
2.3.3 To which population group do you belong? 29
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