Vol 3, No 1 (2026)

The Challenge of Syncretism in Pentecostalism and Neo-Pentecostalism, guest edited by Prof. Marius Nel (0000-0003-0304-5805) and Prof. Mookgo Solomon Kgatle (0000-0002-9556-6597). This collection contributes to the growing discourse within African Pentecostal and Neo-Pentecostal movements on the challenge of syncretism. By addressing how these movements can maintain doctrinal fidelity while engaging diverse cultural contexts, the collection aligns with the journal’s focus on contextual theology, spiritual formation, and the evolving expressions of Pentecostalism in Africa.

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Spirit-empowered preaching: Nicholas Bhekinkosi Hepworth Bhengu’s power for impact Kelebogile T. Resane, Daniel S.B. Lephoko	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a102 \| 21 January 2026

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Reconciliation as mission: A classical Pentecostal reading of Isak Burger’s leadership in the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa Zephania Mundhluri	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a116 \| 21 January 2026

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An investigation into the challenges confronting women-led ministries within Pentecostalism Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a101 \| 31 January 2026

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Reforming Pentecostal marriage theology in the aftermath of a schism Terence Mupangwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a82 \| 04 February 2026

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Reclaiming the essence of Pentecostalism for revitalising faith formation in South African churches Ronele M. Prince, Johannes J. Knoetze	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a94 \| 19 February 2026

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Exploring pastoral care responses to marital gender-based violence in Pentecostal churches of Seshego, Capricorn District Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini, Rebotile S. Moshole	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a93 \| 23 February 2026

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Beware of gifts: Addressing the church leadership dilemma on controversial donations in Zimbabwe Kimion Tagwirei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a105 \| 28 February 2026

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Karma and spiritual warfare: The ‘back to sender’ practice in South African New Prophetic Churches Simesihle E. Ngubane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a106 \| 30 March 2026

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Healing ministry and ethical issues amongst Pentecostal ministries in Ghana Charles Agyinasare	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a115 \| 31 March 2026

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Nicholas Bhekinkosi Hepworth Bhengu: A pioneer Ubuntu Pentecostal Abraham Modisa Mkhondo Mzondi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a122 \| 13 May 2026

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Desyncretising the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa: A consideration of Rev. Nicholas Bhengu’s contribution in the northern Free State district Thabang R. Mofokeng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a120 \| 19 May 2026

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Delivering Church leadership from charlatanry and controversy in African Pentecostalism Kimion Tagwirei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a149 \| 19 May 2026

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Negotiating double lives among Pentecostal youth: An Osmerian contribution to practical theology Thalukanyo C.M. Sadiki, Hundzukani P. Khosa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a123 \| 26 May 2026

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The nexus between social media and digitisation and the dependence of the Holy Spirit in the South African township Pentecostal-Charismatic context Abraham M.M. Mzondi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a129 \| 04 June 2026

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Beyond ‘repeat-after-me’: Rethinking self-support in Assemblies of God Ghana church planting from 1931 to 2024 Mishael D. Ampofo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a131 \| 24 June 2026

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The digital harvest: Reimagining mission, community and stewardship in the age of Pentecostal e-megachurches Nomatter Sande	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a146 \| 06 July 2026

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The ministry of Nicholas Bhengu in South Africa: A missiological assessment Selaelo Kgatla	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a108 \| 09 July 2026

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Influence of Pentecostal movement on Christian missions in Nigeria Akinyemi O. Alawode	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a163 \| 14 July 2026

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Spirit of unity in a divided nation: A Pentecostal theological analysis of South Africa’s government of national unity Botshelo M. Ramoshaba, Lufuluvhi M. Mudimeli	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a155 \| 16 July 2026

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A Pentecostal response to the five doctrines of grace in Calvinism Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a121 \| 20 July 2026

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Pentecostal discourses on regulatory oversight by the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission in South Africa Thalukanyo C.M. Sadiki, Mashudu E. Muthivhi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a130 \| 21 July 2026

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Early Christian spirituality of elections: Implications for contemporary Pentecostals Samuel Letang	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a159 \| 22 July 2026

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The Spirit and suffrage: The process of electing ecclesial leaders from the Early Church to contemporary Pentecostal churches Kwaku Boamah, Mishael D. Ampofo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a140 \| 22 July 2026

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Minting strategies for creating a nexus between the Pentecostal Theology of Unity and the Government of National Unity in South Africa Bernard Chingwanangwana, Lufuluvhi M. Mudimeli, Humbulani S. Tshamano	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a150 \| 27 July 2026

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Pentecostal practices in post-apartheid South Africa: A critical analysis of faith dynamics, identity construction and processes of social transformation Ntsieni Mawedzha	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a136 \| 31 July 2026

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Reevaluating the relevance of undergraduate theology degrees in South African universities Mamongatane L. Monyepao, Lufuluvhi M. Mudimeli	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a126 \| 30 May 2026

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Contemporary Pentecostal churches practice prophecy primarily as inspirational preaching and teaching rather than predictive divination Ndidzulafhi Mudau, Rendani Tshifhumulo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a127 \| 24 July 2026

Editorial - Special Collection: Syncretism and Pentecostalism
Syncretism in Neo-Pentecostalism: Description and evaluation Marius Nel, Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a99 \| 30 January 2026

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Ancestors and African Neo-Pentecostals Marius Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a71 \| 30 January 2026

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Emotionalism: A potential hybrid syncretistic expression in Pentecostal and Neo-Pentecostalism Frederick J. de Beer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a73 \| 30 January 2026

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Charismatic preacher and traditional healer: Syncretic competitors for spirituality Kelebogile T. Resane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a76 \| 30 January 2026

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Syncretism in South African Neo-Pentecostal pastoral counselling: A theological–ethical critique Solomon S. Mahlangu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a78 \| 30 January 2026

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Examining theological gaps where African traditions intersect Christian doctrine Rendani Tshifhumulo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a86 \| 30 January 2026

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Syncretism and indigenisation in the newer Pentecostal and charismatic churches in South Africa Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Pentecostal Studies \| Vol 3, No 1 \| a88 \| 30 January 2026

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Editorial - Special Collection: Syncretism and Pentecostalism

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