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Clement Chinkambako Abenguni Majawa
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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Impact of Charismatology and Pentecostalism on Third Millennial Christianity in Africa Clement Chinkambako Abenguni Majawa
QUAERENS: Journal of Theology and Christianity Studies Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Vol 7 No 2 (2025): QUAERENS: Journal of Theology and Christianity Studies
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Widya Agape dan Perkumpulan Teolog Agama Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/quaerens.v7i2.280

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The Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing movements within the universal Church, particularly in Africa. This article examines the biblical, ecclesiological, and social foundations of CCR in the context of third-millennium African Christianity. Drawing from Scripture, patristic tradition, Vatican II teachings, and African communal values, the article argues that CCR is not an alien import but a legitimate expression of the Church’s Pentecostal nature. The study employs a theological and socio-ecclesial analysis to demonstrate that the gifts of the Holy Spirit—when properly discerned and guided by Church authority—serve as effective means for personal renewal, deeper evangelization, and holistic societal transformation. The article concludes that Africa’s rich spiritual worldview and communal ethos provide fertile ground for an authentic, inculturated Charismatic spirituality that can contribute significantly to global Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. This research makes two original contributions to the scholarly discourse. First, it systematically synthesizes the biblical, ecclesiological, and social foundations of CCR within an integrated theological framework, filling a gap in the literature that has previously treated these three dimensions separately. Second, it offers an inculturation framework for CCR in Africa that respects local wisdom while preserving Catholic identity, thereby providing an original contribution to the global discourse on Pentecostalism and Charismatic movements in the Global South.
Prosperity Gospel and the Crisis of Authenticity: Challenges Facing Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements in Africa Clement Chinkambako Abenguni Majawa
Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Vol 7 No 1 (2026): Journal of Religious and Socio-Cultural Vol.7 No.1 (May 2026)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Widya Agape dan Perkumpulan Teolog Agama Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46362/jrsc.v7i1.454

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The rapid growth of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements across Africa has brought renewed spiritual energy to millions of believers, yet this expansion has also generated significant challenges related to authenticity, abuse of pneumatic gifts, and the distortion of the Gospel message. This article examines the major challenges facing Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in Africa, including the proliferation of the prosperity gospel, the misuse of spiritual gifts for personal gain, the rise of false prophets and televangelists who exploit vulnerable populations, and the growing tensions between Catholic Charismatic Renewal and independent Pentecostal churches. Drawing from theological analysis, ecclesial documents, and contemporary case studies from Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, the article argues that the crisis of authenticity in African Pentecostalism stems from a lack of proper discernment, inadequate ecclesiastical oversight, and the prioritization of material wealth over spiritual transformation. The research employs a qualitative, document-based theological method, analyzing primary sources (magisterial documents, pastoral letters) and secondary sources (scholarly literature, media reports) to identify recurrent patterns of abuse and to propose a framework for discernment. This research makes two original contributions to the scholarly discourse. First, it provides a systematic theological critique of prosperity theology as it manifests in African contexts, distinguishing legitimate material blessing from abusive exploitation. Second, it proposes a five-criteria framework for discernment rooted in Catholic magisterial teaching, offering practical guidance for pastors, bishops, and lay leaders to evaluate charismatic claims and restore integrity to Pentecostal witness in Africa.
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