Abstract Understanding and Dealing With Ancestral Practices in Botswana Chikwekwe Stanley P Doctor of Ministry Seventh day Adventist Theological Seminary Andrews University Advisor Bruce L Bauer Advisor Nancy J Vynmeister Advisor Problem Ancestral and other traditional practices continue to trouble the Seventh day Adventist Church in several parts of the world It is not uncommon for believers to seek ancestors apos mediation whenever they are faced with pro