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    A practical theological approach to HIV/AIDS pandemic with refference to the Tinis Methodist church in the Nkonkobe Local Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province.
    (University of Fort Hare, 2015-07) Mpofu, Thembinkosi Maxwell
    There are essential issues in the Tinis Methodist Church with regard to the HIV and AIDS pandemic. The issues which arise lead some of the congregants to live complicated lives. The migratory efforts contrived by the church are explored and the measures attempted revealed. The study outlines specific strategies put in place to combat the pandemic and to try and help the Tinis Methodist Church. The underpinning values of the efforts by the church programme are the values of Christian faith and the mission of healing service is taken from the mandate of the Methodist church in dealing with HIV and AIDS. The situation in Tinis Methodist Church indicates that there is still a lot be done in teaching both leaders and church members with regard to HIV and AIDS. There are different interests of involvements among Church members. Old people are still adhering to the old Church traditions, whilst the younger generation appears to be conforming to the standards set by the secular world.