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Evaluating The Cognitive And Affective Changes In The Worldview Of A Group Of Eastern Kentucky Community College Students Resulting From A College-Level Course In Religious Studies, Alan David Profitt Jan 2014

Evaluating The Cognitive And Affective Changes In The Worldview Of A Group Of Eastern Kentucky Community College Students Resulting From A College-Level Course In Religious Studies, Alan David Profitt

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Importance Of Integrity In Christian Leadership : Giftedness + Integrity(3) = Productivity, Jasmin O. Brown Jan 2014

The Importance Of Integrity In Christian Leadership : Giftedness + Integrity(3) = Productivity, Jasmin O. Brown

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Wesleyan Narrative Pastoral Conversations : Coauthoring The Parishioner's Story Through Wesleyan Theology, Narrative Therapy, And Pastoral Counseling, Christie Robbins Jan 2014

Wesleyan Narrative Pastoral Conversations : Coauthoring The Parishioner's Story Through Wesleyan Theology, Narrative Therapy, And Pastoral Counseling, Christie Robbins

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Unity Of Believers In Jesus, Chad Harrington Jan 2014

The Unity Of Believers In Jesus, Chad Harrington

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Strategies For Developing Young Leaders Through Effective Mentoring Relationships Within The Bethel Church Of Liberia, Jacob Meiporkoyah Jan 2014

Strategies For Developing Young Leaders Through Effective Mentoring Relationships Within The Bethel Church Of Liberia, Jacob Meiporkoyah

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Holiness Through The Ages: An Historical Reader Of Christian Writers On Holiness,, Robert E. Coleman, Robert A. Danielson, Faith E. Parry Jan 2014

Holiness Through The Ages: An Historical Reader Of Christian Writers On Holiness,, Robert E. Coleman, Robert A. Danielson, Faith E. Parry

Academic Books

No abstract provided.


Transforming Teaching For Mission: Educational Theory And Practice: The 2014 Proceedings Of The Association Of Professors Of Missions, Robert A. Danielson, Benjamin L. Hartley Jan 2014

Transforming Teaching For Mission: Educational Theory And Practice: The 2014 Proceedings Of The Association Of Professors Of Missions, Robert A. Danielson, Benjamin L. Hartley

Academic Books

No abstract provided.


Soul Care: Deliverance And Renewal Through The Christian Life, Kenneth J. Collins Jan 2014

Soul Care: Deliverance And Renewal Through The Christian Life, Kenneth J. Collins

Academic Books

No abstract provided.


Esuchando Al Oyente Hispano(A)/Latino(A) Del Sermón El Los Eeuu, Danny Román-Gloro Jan 2014

Esuchando Al Oyente Hispano(A)/Latino(A) Del Sermón El Los Eeuu, Danny Román-Gloro

The Asbury Journal

Este ensayo presenta los resultados de un estudio etnográfico sobre la predicación entre la comunidad Hispana/Latina de los EEUU. El estudio exploró el evento de la predicación desde la perspectiva del oyente. En los EEUU el oyente Hispano(a)/Latino(a) del sermón representa un grupo único de individuos que tienen una experiencia particular de la predicación, que puede proporcionar ideas sobre cómo la predicación constituye un vehículo para dar forma y re-formar una comunidad religiosa y social. Una serie de características de un buen sermón fueron identificadas mediante el uso de entrevistas en profundidad a un grupo diverso de oyentes Hispanos(as)/Latinos(as) del …


Liberación Compromiso: Hacia Una Misionología De La Diáspora Latina En Los Estados Unidos, Angel Santiago-Vendrell Jan 2014

Liberación Compromiso: Hacia Una Misionología De La Diáspora Latina En Los Estados Unidos, Angel Santiago-Vendrell

The Asbury Journal

La misionología de la diáspora está surgiendo en algunos círculos evangélicos como el nuevo paradigma que complementaría la misionoligía tradicional. En este artículo quiero describir y analizar los escrtios de tres teólogos coubanoamericanos/ as de primerageneración y su entendimiento de cómo construir una teología Latina en a diáspora. En primer lugar, presentaré los orígenes múltiples de a población Latina en los Estados Unidos. En segundo lugar, la metáfora de la tierra prometida será descrita y evaluada a través de las lentes del evangelio de la prosperidad. En tercer lugar, los escritos de Ada María Isasi Díaz, Justo L. González, y …


“If Only They Knew”: Preparing Cross-Cultural Missionaries For Service In Latin America, Rachel L. Coleman Jan 2014

“If Only They Knew”: Preparing Cross-Cultural Missionaries For Service In Latin America, Rachel L. Coleman

The Asbury Journal

Drawing on the perspective of Latin American church leaders, “If Only They Knew” details common cultural, linguistic and ministry errors made by U.S. missionaries in Latin America, offers preparation strategies for new missionaries to the region, and proposes action and reflection questions for mission-sending agencies and missionary candidates.


"Si Tan Sólo Supieran": Preparando A Los Misioneros Transculturales Para El Servicio En Lationamérica, Rachel L. Coleman Jan 2014

"Si Tan Sólo Supieran": Preparando A Los Misioneros Transculturales Para El Servicio En Lationamérica, Rachel L. Coleman

The Asbury Journal

Desde la perspectiva de líderes eclesiásticos latinoamericanos, "Si tan sólo supieran" detalla los más comunes errores culturales, lingüísticos y ministeriales de los misioneros de los misioneros Estadounidenses en América Latina, ofrece una estrategias para la capacitación de nuevos misioneros para la región y propone preguntas de reflexión y acción para las agencias misioneras y para los misioneros en preparación.


The Vital Role Of The Laity In Revitalization: A Case Study Of Misión Cristiana Elim, Robert Danielson, Mario Vega Jan 2014

The Vital Role Of The Laity In Revitalization: A Case Study Of Misión Cristiana Elim, Robert Danielson, Mario Vega

The Asbury Journal

Immigration from Latin America to the U.S. is often seen as the movement of individuals across borders, but it often impacts communities as well, including religious organizations. Because of the cell-group focus of Misión Cristiana Elim in El Salvador and the large number of Salvadoran immigrants, it is not surprising that this movement is also growing rapidly as immigrants move into new areas. This case illustrates how one Hispanic church movement is growing transnationally through immigration.


Counseling: An Expression Of The Ministry Of The Church, Javier Sierra Jan 2014

Counseling: An Expression Of The Ministry Of The Church, Javier Sierra

The Asbury Journal

This introductory article is designed to introduce the concepts of pastoral counseling to the Hispanic community, which frequently does not have a developed ministry of pastoral counseling in their churches. This article discusses the biblical basis for this ministry and helps define it in light of the strong relational nature and existing practice of advice giving found within Hispanic cultures. Seeing pastoral counseling as an extension of community care and as more closely related to the informal practice of giving advice, helps make the ministry of pastoral counseling and pastoral care more accessible to ministries within the Hispanic community.


Conserjería: Una Expresión Del Ministerio De La Iglesia, Javier Sierra Jan 2014

Conserjería: Una Expresión Del Ministerio De La Iglesia, Javier Sierra

The Asbury Journal

Este artículo de introducción está diseñado para introducir los conceptos de consejería pastoral a la comunidad Hispana, la cual con frequencia no tiene un ministerio desarrollado de conserjería pastoral en sus iglesias. Este artículo discute las bases bíblicas para este ministerio y ayuda a definirlo a la luz de la fuerte naturaleza relacional y la práctica existente de dar consejos que se encuentra dentro de las culturas Hispanas. Ver a la consejería pastoral como una extensión del cuidado de la comunidad y como más estrechamente relacionada a la práctica informal de dar consejos, ayuda a que el ministerio de consejería …


Book Review: Pressure Points: Twelve Global Issues Shaping The Face Of The Church By J.D. Payne, Scott Zeller Jan 2014

Book Review: Pressure Points: Twelve Global Issues Shaping The Face Of The Church By J.D. Payne, Scott Zeller

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Franchising Mcchurch: Feeding Our Obsession With Easy Christianity By Thomas White And John M. Yeats, Brandon Kiesling Jan 2014

Book Review: Franchising Mcchurch: Feeding Our Obsession With Easy Christianity By Thomas White And John M. Yeats, Brandon Kiesling

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Getting To Know A Congregation Through Its Stories In Order To Unleash Its Narratives, Christine Rose Burke Cook Jan 2014

Getting To Know A Congregation Through Its Stories In Order To Unleash Its Narratives, Christine Rose Burke Cook

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Pastoral Transitions : A Study Of Factors That Influence Success, Karen S. Grinnell Jan 2014

Pastoral Transitions : A Study Of Factors That Influence Success, Karen S. Grinnell

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Transformational And Strategic Leadership : Its Impact On The Capacity For Organizational Effectiveness, Barbara Angela Dobson Jan 2014

Transformational And Strategic Leadership : Its Impact On The Capacity For Organizational Effectiveness, Barbara Angela Dobson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Enduring Endeavor : How Francis E. Clark Utilized Written Communication, Global Travel And Organization To Re-Shape The Global Protestant Church's Ministry To Young People Through The Christian Endeavor Society, Brian C. Hull Jan 2014

Enduring Endeavor : How Francis E. Clark Utilized Written Communication, Global Travel And Organization To Re-Shape The Global Protestant Church's Ministry To Young People Through The Christian Endeavor Society, Brian C. Hull

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Theology Of Meta (With)-Evangelism: The Theological, Historical, Practical Cases For Robert Coleman's Principle Of Association In Discipleship Strategies Today, Namsik Kim Jan 2014

The Theology Of Meta (With)-Evangelism: The Theological, Historical, Practical Cases For Robert Coleman's Principle Of Association In Discipleship Strategies Today, Namsik Kim

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


About The Great Commission Research Network, Alan Mcmahan Jan 2014

About The Great Commission Research Network, Alan Mcmahan

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Introduction, Alan Mcmahan Jan 2014

Introduction, Alan Mcmahan

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Planning And Implementing Successful Pastoral Succession, Parnell M. Lovelace Jr. Jan 2014

Planning And Implementing Successful Pastoral Succession, Parnell M. Lovelace Jr.

Great Commission Research Journal

The senior pastor serves as the visionary catalyst for the local church congregation. Cultural, ethnic, and theological traditions define the pastor’s role, often determining how the pastor plants a church, leads people, and transitions once the pastoral assignment is completed. None of these responsibilities is easy. However, the matter of pastoral succession brings concerns, sensitivities, and challenges that are unique within any discussion of ministerial success. Center of Praise Ministries in Sacramento, California, provides several examples of paradigms, challenges, and mores that one must address when facilitating healthy transition. This article explores how intentional and strategic pastoral succession planning provides …


Pastoral Attitudes That Predict Numerical Church Growth, David R. Dunaetz, Kenneth E. Priddy Jan 2014

Pastoral Attitudes That Predict Numerical Church Growth, David R. Dunaetz, Kenneth E. Priddy

Great Commission Research Journal

The attitudes of 92 head pastors were measured concerning 20 ministry-relevant ideas and practices, as well as information about their church’s present numerical growth. A statistical analysis found four pastoral attitudes that predict positive or negative numerical church growth. Positive predictors of numerical church growth were strong beliefs that 1) personal and corporate prayer are important and 2) transfer growth is an indicator of congregational health. Negative predictors of numerical church growth were strong beliefs in the importance of 1) preaching and 2) outreach to the community. The practical implications of these findings are discussed in light of evangelical theology.


Book Review: Making Your Vision A Reality: Proven Steps To Develop And Implement Your Church Vision Plan By Paul Cannings, Kenneth Lewis Jan 2014

Book Review: Making Your Vision A Reality: Proven Steps To Develop And Implement Your Church Vision Plan By Paul Cannings, Kenneth Lewis

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Upcycling Church: New Hope For Transforming Declining And Plateaued Churches, Richard J. Frazer Jan 2014

Upcycling Church: New Hope For Transforming Declining And Plateaued Churches, Richard J. Frazer

Great Commission Research Journal

This article introduces new language and an alternative paradigm to the topic of revitalizing declining churches, which presents a transforming process for pastors, church leaders, denominational executives, and consultants to implement when coaching revitalizing churches. The biblical foundation for this writing is Jesus’ letter to the church of Sardis, recorded in Revelation 3:1–6. Five principles for upcycling a declining church are presented: embrace the crisis, answer the wakeup call, strengthen what remains, strengthen who remains, and return to spiritual roots.


Book Review: Legacy Churches By Stephen Gray And Franklin Dumond, Duane H. Boady Jan 2014

Book Review: Legacy Churches By Stephen Gray And Franklin Dumond, Duane H. Boady

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Size Does Matter: Moving Your Ministry From Micro To Mega By R. A. Vernon, Jeremy Upton Jan 2014

Book Review: Size Does Matter: Moving Your Ministry From Micro To Mega By R. A. Vernon, Jeremy Upton

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.