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The Sunday School As A Viable Tool For Church Growth In The 21st Century, Billy Nale Dec 2007

The Sunday School As A Viable Tool For Church Growth In The 21st Century, Billy Nale

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to disprove the allegations by many pastors and denominational leaders that Sunday School is no longer a viable tool for church growth. This project will show that pastors who work the Sunday School will find that Sunday School will work for them. The author of this project is pastor of one of the four churches studied. Based on the history and growth of Sunday School in these churches, interviews, and personal perspectives, this paper will describe lessons that were learned and the principles that are effective for Sunday School growth.


Connecting With One Another: A Step By Step Approach To Guest And New Member Assimilation, Kevin Ray Milburn Nov 2007

Connecting With One Another: A Step By Step Approach To Guest And New Member Assimilation, Kevin Ray Milburn

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This project was born out of frustrating experiences at assimilating new members into church life, and disheartening statistics proving this is a common problem in Kentucky Southern Baptist churches. After reviewing literature pertaining to the topic, it became apparent there was a need for a simple, workable program for churches to use in assimilation. This project highlights the CONNECT strategy, a small group Sunday School program, which this author created to put into place at a model church. After gathering statistics from this model church since the program’s inception, it is evident that this CONNECT strategy does work for assimilation.


Review: Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation To Hospitality, James A. Borland Oct 2007

Review: Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation To Hospitality, James A. Borland

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


The Old And New Man In Ephesians 4:17-24, Lance T. Beauchamp Jul 2007

The Old And New Man In Ephesians 4:17-24, Lance T. Beauchamp

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


The Twenty-First Century Pastor: His Calling, Character And Competencies, Seth Nathan Polk May 2007

The Twenty-First Century Pastor: His Calling, Character And Competencies, Seth Nathan Polk

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This paper defines modern ministry utilizing timeless and unchanging biblical principles, thereby providing a guide that pastors can utilize in fulfilling their God given responsibilities. It discusses, outlines, and synthesizes the calling, character, and competencies of the twenty-first century pastor. Directives related to calling and character come primarily from biblical and historical research. Based on surveys sent to pastors of middle sized churches, the project researches how modern ministry is being practiced related to the competencies of preaching, pastoral care, and church administration. Directives are then given concerning how modern ministry should be practiced based on the Word of God.


Pastoral Leadership Problems In Small, Established Churches Of Under 100 People, Brian Keith Miller May 2007

Pastoral Leadership Problems In Small, Established Churches Of Under 100 People, Brian Keith Miller

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

ABSTRACT PASTORAL LEADERSHIP PROBLEMS IN SMALL, ESTABLISHED CHURCHES OF UNDER 100 PEOPLE Rev. Brian K. Miller Liberty Theological Seminary, 2007 Mentor: Dr. Homer Massey A review of current literature demonstrates that very little material is available regarding small churches and the leadership problems that the pastor will face. The purpose of this project is to shed light on some of these problems, and provide insight and helpful advice to those pastors serving in small churches. Based on the literature available, this project reviews the most common leadership problems faced by small church pastors, and gives advice and suggestions for dealing …


Effective Strategies For Healthy Church Growth In The Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination In Korea, Manoh Han May 2007

Effective Strategies For Healthy Church Growth In The Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination In Korea, Manoh Han

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to understand the biblical principles of healthy and highly effective strategies of church growth and to apply them to today’s Hap Dong Jung Tong (Hap-Jung) Presbyterian Denomination (HJPD) in Korea. Based on surveys and interviews, this project also analyzes and evaluates current conditions within 328 HJPD churches, exploring growth factors such as: pastors’ leadership, preaching, professional development, prayer, evangelism, making-disciples, ministry focus, the reasons for HJPD growth, and strategic approaches for future ministry. Finally, this project suggests twelve healthy and effective principles to develop HJPD churches for the next ten years.


Online Bible Training: New Opportunity For Church Planting In Thailand, Thanu Wongthanathikul Apr 2007

Online Bible Training: New Opportunity For Church Planting In Thailand, Thanu Wongthanathikul

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Church planting is the result of the work of the Holy Spirit. Bible training is necessary in the process of successful church planting. With the growth of the internet, some institutes use an online training program for training other Christians for planting churches. The purpose of this project is to examine church planting on the basis of cultural, theological, online, model practical and historical principles. Based on research and study, the project first reviews seven principles of an online Bible training program for church planting. It then reviews an application of this training which is based on Thailand's context, and …


Review: The Beauty Of The Infinite: The Aesthetics Of Christian Truth, John D. Morrison Apr 2007

Review: The Beauty Of The Infinite: The Aesthetics Of Christian Truth, John D. Morrison

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

No abstract provided.


Reports Relating To The Fifty-Eighth Annual Meeting Of The Society, James A. Borland Mar 2007

Reports Relating To The Fifty-Eighth Annual Meeting Of The Society, James A. Borland

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Memorials 2007, James A. Borland Mar 2007

Memorials 2007, James A. Borland

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Review: Biblical Faith And Other Religions: An Evangelical Assessment, Michael S. Jones Jan 2007

Review: Biblical Faith And Other Religions: An Evangelical Assessment, Michael S. Jones

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Review: Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions And Leadership In The Bible, Donald L. Fowler Jan 2007

Review: Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions And Leadership In The Bible, Donald L. Fowler

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Paul's "Positive" Statements About The Mosaic Law, Olufemi I. Adeyemi Jan 2007

Paul's "Positive" Statements About The Mosaic Law, Olufemi I. Adeyemi

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

No abstract provided.


Antony Flew’S Deism Revisited: A Review Essay On ‘There Is A God’, Gary R. Habermas Jan 2007

Antony Flew’S Deism Revisited: A Review Essay On ‘There Is A God’, Gary R. Habermas

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

When preeminent philosophical atheist Antony Flew announced in 2004 that he had come to believe in God's existence and was probably best considered a deist, the reaction from both believers and skeptics was "off the chart." Few religious stories had this sort of appeal and impact, across the spectrum, both popular as well as theoretical. No recent change of mind has received this much attention. Flew responded by protesting that his story really did not deserve this much interest. But as he explained repeatedly, he simply had to go where the evidence led.


An Analysis Of Youth Ministers' Perceptions Of Character Qualities, Leadership Competencies, And Leadership Flaws That Facilitate Or Hinder Effective Youth Ministry, Troy W. Temple Jan 2007

An Analysis Of Youth Ministers' Perceptions Of Character Qualities, Leadership Competencies, And Leadership Flaws That Facilitate Or Hinder Effective Youth Ministry, Troy W. Temple

Faculty Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Core Christianity, Elmer L. Towns Jan 2007

Core Christianity, Elmer L. Towns

Books

No abstract provided.


Praying The Gospels, Elmer L. Towns Jan 2007

Praying The Gospels, Elmer L. Towns

Books

No abstract provided.


Stories About Raising My Children, Elmer L. Towns Jan 2007

Stories About Raising My Children, Elmer L. Towns

Books

No abstract provided.


What Every Pastor Should Know About Sunday School (Korean), Elmer Towns, Stan Toler Jan 2007

What Every Pastor Should Know About Sunday School (Korean), Elmer Towns, Stan Toler

Towns Foreign Language Book Collection

No abstract provided.


Prayer Partners (Korean), Elmer Towns Jan 2007

Prayer Partners (Korean), Elmer Towns

Towns Foreign Language Book Collection

No abstract provided.


11 Innovations In The Local Church (Korean), Elmer Towns, Ed Stetzer, Warren Bird Jan 2007

11 Innovations In The Local Church (Korean), Elmer Towns, Ed Stetzer, Warren Bird

Towns Foreign Language Book Collection

No abstract provided.