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Improving The Lifestyle Of Andrews Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church Members, Myung Do Park
Improving The Lifestyle Of Andrews Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church Members, Myung Do Park
Professional Dissertations DMin
Problem
The Andrews Korean Seventh-day Adventist church in Berrien Springs, Michigan has holistic lifestyle problems that are on the rise. Church members are experiencing health issues such as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and insomnia. In observing dietary patterns, it was noticed that some of our members do not bother to ascertain the content of the food being eaten. Other members have express the desire to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Purposeful attention to this need of the church is necessary. As a church community comprised of mostly pastors, university students and their families it is time to advocate …
Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth, Emeka Buffong
Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth, Emeka Buffong
Master's Theses
Problem
Over the past several years, there has been a marked decline in almost every area of the Niles Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church life. Members have reported feeling overwhelmed with discouragement, and overall commitment has dwindled significantly. This poor morale is reflected by the low numbers at prayer meetings, Sabbath services and other church functions. Furthermore, there is difficulty in filling church offices and even when individuals volunteer to serve in specific offices they often later resign or lose their motivation to serve. Church members often appear to look for excuses to leave. There is a deep sense of discontentment. …