Special Issue: Protestantism In The Balkans (Macedonia, Serbia, And Albania),
2018
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
Special Issue: Protestantism In The Balkans (Macedonia, Serbia, And Albania), Ruzhica Cacanoska
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
This issue of Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe is published as part of the celebration of the 500-years of the Protestant Reformation. In fact, this issue contains the works presented by its authors at the scientific gathering organized within the anniversary by the Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research, a branch of “St. Cyril and Methodius University” in Skopje, Macedonia). The program, Scientific Wednesday, was held on November 1 , 2017. The scholarly gathering was titled Protestantism in the Balkans. Prof. Ruzica Cacanoska, as a member of the advisory editorial board of this journal, and also as …
Protestantism In Macedonia Today,
2018
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
Protestantism In Macedonia Today, Ruzhica Cacanoska
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
Protestantism arrived in Macedonia in the second half of the nineteenth century. Since then, a number of Protestant communities were established and their current membership is relatively small. The United Methodist Church in the Republic of Macedonia is considered to be traditional and is listed as such in the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia. The contemporary Protestant structure is composed of 12 Evangelical-Protestant churches. The subject matter of this paper is a sociological research on the Protestant communities in Macedonia and it will focus on key issues related to the structure and functioning of their communities, their mutual cooperation, …
Congretional/Methodist Church In Macedonia,
2018
Rosemont College
Congretional/Methodist Church In Macedonia, Paul Mojzes
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
Prior to the end of the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 and during portions of World War I, the territory of Macedonia was served by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (hereafter ABCFM) with headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. The form of Protestantism promoted by ABCFM was Congregationalism but in the Balkans, they called their churches Evangelical, which is often used as a synonym for Protestants. After the end of World War I, the ABCFM was unable to continue to financially support and staff this mission field outside of Bulgaria as proper and turned their work in Macedonia (which had …
Orthodoxy And Protestantism Through The Centuries,
2018
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
Orthodoxy And Protestantism Through The Centuries, Gjoko Gjorgjevski
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
The aim of this paper is to describe the history and actual relations between the Orthodox East and the Protestant West. This paper will both examine and show the beginning, the continuation and the present situation of the Protestant-Orthodox dialog, communication, influences, convergences and differences, as well as the disputes and attempts to overcome disagreements. It will give an overview of the most important dialogues and scholarly exchanges over the centuries.
The Independent Churches And Proselytism In The Balkans,
2018
George Fox University
The Independent Churches And Proselytism In The Balkans, Kostake Milkov
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
The emergence of the new churches in the Balkans is a relatively recent phenomenon, and it is mainly connected with the Evangelical wing of Protestantism. Apart from the Congregationalist missions within the Ottoman Empire from the mid-nineteenth century including the Methodists and to a much smaller extent, the Baptists and the Pentecostals., and their spinoffs, mainly resulting from geopolitical shifts post-World War I, most of the Evangelical missionary endeavors on the territory of Former Yugoslavia began after the fall of Communism, These aspects are the focus of my essay, although some of the conclusions are also applicable to the Protestant …
The Theological And Geographical Origins Of Protestantism In Albania,
2018
George Fox University
The Theological And Geographical Origins Of Protestantism In Albania, David Hosaflook
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
The Albanian Protestant Movement has both a theological and a geographical origin. Theologically, the movement could only begin after parts of the Bible were translated into Albanian, because the Protestant doctrine of “Sola Scriptura” demands that believers understand the Holy Scriptures. Therefore, in Protestant missions to the Ottoman Empire, Bible translators usually preceded evangelists and the founding of churches. In 1827, the publication of the first Albanian New Testament was a significant achievement, but it was practically useless to most Albanians, who were illiterate (especially in their mother tongue). Hence, the Protestant missionary endeavor included linguistic and educational efforts to …
Clergy Supportive Spiritual Practices,
2018
Wilfrid Laurier University
Clergy Supportive Spiritual Practices, Gregory Jenkins
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Clergy wellness is of keen interest to church leadership in recent years as mainline Canadian churches face rapid decline. The financial diminishment of the church has led to fewer clergy looking after more churches, and larger churches having fewer staff. The result is increased demands on clergy’s time and energy that pose a challenge to their wellness. Given this current reality, the importance of understanding what can support clergy wellness is crucial. The purpose of this research is to explore the question: “What is the experience of Anglican priests in the Diocese of Huron as they engage in supportive spiritual …
The Need To Equip Lutheran Congregations In Mission For Christ Church Planters For Spiritual Warfare,
2018
Bethel University
The Need To Equip Lutheran Congregations In Mission For Christ Church Planters For Spiritual Warfare, David John Heinrich
All Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The goal of this research project was to address the need for spiritual warfare training and equipping for church planters to be more efficient in mission within the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) movement. The researcher designed a sequential mixed method approach to this research with LCMC church planters. The research findings demonstrated that church planters were well educated but 96 percent did not receive any formal spiritual warfare training and equipping in seminary or Bible school; the spiritual warfare training environment preferred was hands-on activation workshops.
Henry Clay Morrison Diaries,
2018
Asbury Theological Seminary
Henry Clay Morrison Diaries, Ats Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aids
No abstract provided.
Records Of United Christian Ashrams,
2018
Asbury Theological Seminary
Records Of United Christian Ashrams, Ats Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aids
No abstract provided.
Records Of United Christian Ashrams International,
2018
Asbury Theological Seminary
Records Of United Christian Ashrams International, Ats Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aids
No abstract provided.
Cherubim And Flaming Sword,
2018
Asbury Theological Seminary
Cherubim And Flaming Sword, William Baxter Godbey
William B. Godbey
No abstract provided.
A Phenomenological, Arts-Based Study Of Art Therapists’ Self-Reflective Practice,
2018
Wilfrid Laurier University
A Phenomenological, Arts-Based Study Of Art Therapists’ Self-Reflective Practice, Laurie Ponsford-Hill
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This phenomenological, arts-based study examined the experiences of 15 art therapists using five-minute, full-bodied self-portraiture with 55 minutes of self-reflective journaling once a week for four weeks at the end of each work week. The therapists determined the location for this practice. Subsequently, the four artworks, as a serial, were explored with each participant in a one-hour telephone or Skype interview to understand their lived experience through art, and its signs, and symbols. This process enabled the therapists to act as witness to their respective self/selves, deepening their insights and connections about self. The transcribed audio-taped interviews were manually coded …
Her Story: Forming A Woman's Voice In The Pulpit,
2018
George Fox University
Her Story: Forming A Woman's Voice In The Pulpit, Mindy Smith
Doctor of Ministry
Story is a paradigm for how women shape their preaching identity. Women preachers benefit from developing their voice through the stories of women in scripture, and the voices of women from the past and present day who have found their authentic preaching voices. Shaping a voice through story is a model in which the preaching identity can develop, and as a result minimizes insecurity, stress and fear around the craft of preaching. Section One defines the preaching identity and examines the elements that form identity. It explores the challenges that have impacted how women understand their role in preaching. Section …
Transcendence At The Table: A Transfigurational Experience For Ecclesia While Breaking Bread Together,
2018
George Fox University
Transcendence At The Table: A Transfigurational Experience For Ecclesia While Breaking Bread Together, Julia Rachelle Hurlow
Doctor of Ministry
The Church has been slowly losing its identity. This loss of identity has a strong connection to the failure of the church to tend and till faith relationships, as well as pass the faith story on to children and others. There has been a loss of emphasis on the table as a place of significance in church, community, and home. To break bread together is to reclaim the spoken story of Jesus’ transfigurational power. The hope for growth in a stronger identity lies in believing in the Truth of a present and powerful Jesus who could transfigure lives, offer forgiveness …
Developing Gospel Movement Leaders,
2018
George Fox University
Developing Gospel Movement Leaders, Jacqueline E. Bland
Doctor of Ministry
This research seeks to address the current crisis of leadership in the African American community, specifically regarding the continuation of racial hatred, discrimination, and violence by offering a solution that can be used to help address the problem. The objective of this research was accomplished through the process of reading, analyzing, and synthesizing theoretical and biographic materials to create a viable response. The research led to formulating a program involving the spiritual development of a new generation of Christian African American emerging leaders’ engaging with the leadership crisis as biblical reformers of their culture. The research indicates that the racial …
Following The Man Of Sorrows: A Theology Of Suffering For Spiritual Formation,
2018
Cornerstone University
Following The Man Of Sorrows: A Theology Of Suffering For Spiritual Formation, David Russell Beach
Doctor of Ministry
Suffering. Salvation’s conduit. People are often reluctant to talk about suffering, unable to find words. This reluctance usually lasts until, in the midst of crisis, the only way ahead is through suffering. In these crises, people typically reach out to caregivers— pastors and priests, counselors and social workers. But what if the same reluctance affects these caregivers? What if they, too, are often unable to find adequate words? Jesus—Man of Sorrows—makes plain the imperative of taking up our cross. How is this accomplished? This dissertation offers an answer, a theology of suffering focused on spiritual formation—formation into the image of …
Epic Discipleship Model For The Korean Millennials Through A Hybrid Program,
2018
George Fox University
Epic Discipleship Model For The Korean Millennials Through A Hybrid Program, Young-Hoon Jin
Doctor of Ministry
This dissertation purpose to develop a hybrid discipling model through EPIC (Experiential, Participatory, Image-driven, Communal) approach that includes listening, teaching, coaching, meeting, sharing, studying and empowering through both online and offline will be an effective and working tool for younger generation. Cohort learning, individualized mentoring, personalized resources will meet the needs for each person in their process to grow as disciples of Jesus in their own settings and circumstances overcoming barriers of location, time, denomination, and anonymity.
Wrestling For The Souls Of The Survivors: Helping Partners Who Are Married To Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse,
2018
George Fox University
Wrestling For The Souls Of The Survivors: Helping Partners Who Are Married To Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse, John N. Raymond
Doctor of Ministry
For some who partake in the wonders of marriage, the experiences of pleasant memories and successful challenges mark their dreams in their twilight years. For couples where one or both experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA), marital challenges have far greater negative effect on each of the marital partners—their twilight dreams may not be so pleasant. Although many couples experience setbacks and hardships, for the couple affected by CSA, the setbacks are experienced with greater intensity and duration. This dissertation will highlight research quantifying the negative long-term consequences of CSA. I also will give examples of qualitative research that describes the …
Engaging Millennials Through The Tradition Of The Holy Spirit And Mission Of The Assemblies Of God,
2018
George Fox University
Engaging Millennials Through The Tradition Of The Holy Spirit And Mission Of The Assemblies Of God, Jason D. Kennedy
Doctor of Ministry
The American evangelical church is in crisis. All statistical data points to decline. Church growth is flat. It does not seem that the church will correct itself, especially in light of the Millennial generation. Millennials are fleeing the church quickly. The church must find a solution to this crisis. This research proposes that a refocus of the charismatic gifts (from an Assemblies of God perspective) to mission has the potential to re-engage Millennials, and because of its missions history the Assemblies of God sits in a prime position to engage this generation caught in an exodus. This research is divided …
