The Bill of Rights, transformative ecclesial leadership, and the kairotic task

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This article argues that South Africa's democratic transition remains incomplete because democratic values have not been sufficiently institutionalised at the community level. Drawing on the Kairos tradition, I propose a model of transformative ecclesial leadership that advances the constitutional vision embodied in the Bill of Rights. I argue that transformative ecclesial leadership, equipped to function in a democratic context, rather than resistance or protest leadership, is required to carry democracy beyond the liminal phase it is currently in. The church, propelled by the spirit of Kairos theology and in pursuit of the common good, does not need government approval, as this is enshrined in the Bill of Rights. I conclude the discussion with practical proposals for bringing democracy closer to the community level.

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