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Equipping Parents To Be Spiritual Leaders In The Home, Douglas J. Schoelles May 2009

Equipping Parents To Be Spiritual Leaders In The Home, Douglas J. Schoelles

ATS Dissertations

The goal of this project was to effect a positive cognitive, affective, and behavioral response in parents from two Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregations to lead their households in spiritual disciplines. The project consisted of four consecutive Sundays of preaching on faith forming in the home coupled with encouragement of the practice of a specific faith habit. These sermons were preached in tandem with four teaching sessions that reiterated the role of parents as spiritual leaders and concentrated on training families to engage in four faith habits in the home. Teaching tools were distributed to facilitate implantation of faith …


Sf 501 Introduction To Spiritual Formation, Reginald Johnson Jan 2009

Sf 501 Introduction To Spiritual Formation, Reginald Johnson

Syllabi

• Marjorie Thompson, Soul Feast • Reginald Johnson, Your Personality and the Spiritual Life & • Richard J. Foster & James Bryan Smith, Devotional Classics • Joyce Huggett, Listening to God


Ms 610 The Ministry Of Evangelism, Robert G. Tuttle Jan 2009

Ms 610 The Ministry Of Evangelism, Robert G. Tuttle

Syllabi

1. Turnaround Strategies for the Small Church, Ron Crandall (160 pp.) 2. The Celtic Way of Evangelism. George Hunter, III, Abingdon Press (140 pp.). 3. Preaching for a Response, Bristol Books, 2008, Lathem/Dunn (162 pp.). 4. The Story of Evangelism, Abingdon Press, 2006, Robert Tuttle, Jr. (424 pp.). 5. Can We Talk?, Abingdon Press, Robert Tuttle, Jr. (110 pp.).


Ms 645 Cross Cultural Communication Of The Gospel, George G. Hunter Jan 2009

Ms 645 Cross Cultural Communication Of The Gospel, George G. Hunter

Syllabi

1. Storti, Craig. The Art of Crossing Cultures, second ed. Intercultural Press, Inc., 2001. 2. _________. Figuring Foreigners Out. Intercultural Press, Inc., 1999. 3. Hunter, George G. III, The Celtic Way of Evangelism. Abingdon Press, 2000. 4. Nydell, Margaret K. Understanding Arabs, fourth ed. Intercultural Press, Sept. 2005. Additional Required Textbooks for MB 720 students (optional for MS 645 students). 5. Berger, Peter and Thomas Luckman. The Social Construction of Reality. Doubleday @ Company, 1967. 6. Nida, Eugene. Message and Mission: The Communication of the Christian Faith, rev. ed. William Carey Library, 1990. Additional Required Readings for both MS 645 …


Ms 674 Introduction To World Religions, Terry C. Muck Jan 2009

Ms 674 Introduction To World Religions, Terry C. Muck

Syllabi

David Noss and Blake Grangaard. A History of the World’s Religions. Twelfth Edition. New York: Prentice Hall Publishing Company, 2007. Terry C. Muck. How To Study Religion. Wilmore, Kentucky: Wood Hill Books, 2005.


Ms 692 Theology Of Evangelism, John Sungchul Hong Jan 2009

Ms 692 Theology Of Evangelism, John Sungchul Hong

Syllabi

1. Drummond, Lewis. The Word of the Cross: A Contemporary Theology of Evangelism. Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1992. 2. Outler, Albert. Evangelism and Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit. Nashville, TN, Discipleship Resources, 1996. 3. Barrett, David B. Evangelize!: A Historical Survey of the Concept. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 1987. 85pp. 4. Johnston, Arthur. The Battle for World Evangelism. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1978. 5. Ryken, Philip G. The Message of Salvation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001.


Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, James Hampton Jan 2009

Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, James Hampton

Syllabi

Arterburn, Stephen, Fred Stoeker and Mike Yorkey (2000) Every Man’s Battle. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, (235 pages). Men Only Read This Text. Barton, Ruth (2006) Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, (195 pages). Belleville, Linda L., Craig L. Blomberg, Craig S. Keener, Thomas R. Schreiner, James R. Beck (Editor) (200 Two Views on Women in Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Ethridge, Shannon and Stephen Arterburn (2003) Every Woman’s Battle: Discovering God’s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, (193 pages). Women Only Read This Text. Scazzero, Peter (2006) Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. …


Sf 502 Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn Jan 2009

Sf 502 Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn

Syllabi

Cassian, John. Conferences (The Classics of Western Spirituality). New York: Paulist Press, 1985. (208 pages) De Waal, Esther. Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2001. (163 pages) Harper, Steve. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (A Workbook). Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1995. (159 pages) MacDonald, Gordon. Rebuilding Your Broken World (Expanded Edition With Study Guide). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. (235 pages) Van Kaam, Adrian and Susan Muto. Formation Theology Volume One: Foundations of Christian Formation. Pittsburgh: Epiphany Association, 2004. (306 pages)


Cd 656 Discipling Children In The Large Church, Catherine Stonehouse Jan 2009

Cd 656 Discipling Children In The Large Church, Catherine Stonehouse

Syllabi

Barna, George. Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions: Why Children Should be Your Church’s # 1 Priority, Ventura CA: Regal, 2003. Beckwith, Ivy. Postmodern Children’s Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Miller, Sue, David Stall. Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Westerhoff III, John H. Will Our Children Have Faith? Revised Edition, Toronto: Morehouse, 2000.


Cs 630 Public Theology: Engaging The World, Brian G. Edgar Jan 2009

Cs 630 Public Theology: Engaging The World, Brian G. Edgar

Syllabi

2004) 460 pages Sider, Ronald J, and Diane Knippers (eds), Toward an Evangelical Public Policy: political strategies for the health of the nation, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005) 370 pages Hunsberger, George R. and Craig van Gelder (eds), The Church Between Gospel and Culture: the emerging mission in North America, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 350 pages Holmes, S. (ed), Public Theology in Cultural Engagement (Paternoster, 2008) 195 pages.


Do 501 Basic Christian Doctrine, Chris Fisher Jan 2009

Do 501 Basic Christian Doctrine, Chris Fisher

Syllabi

The Bible (NRSV, NIV, or TNIV) The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity & Diversity, by Roger E. Olson (Intervarsity, 2000). ISBN: 0830826955. Christian Theology: An Introduction, 4th Edition, by Alister E. McGrath (Blackwell, 2005), ISBN: 1405153601. The Christian Theology Reader, 3rd Edition, ed. Alister E. McGrath (Blackwell, 2005), ISBN: 140515358. The Way to Heaven: The Gospel according to John Wesley, by Steve Harper (Zondervan, 2003). ISBN: 0310252601. Theology in the Context of World Christianity, by Timothy C. Tennant (Zondervan: 2007), ISBN: 0310275113.


A Study Of Brazilian Cultural Issues And Servant Leadership Model For The Female Pastors In The First Conference Of The Methodist Church In Brazil, Miriam Isabel Gallo De Do Amaral Jan 2009

A Study Of Brazilian Cultural Issues And Servant Leadership Model For The Female Pastors In The First Conference Of The Methodist Church In Brazil, Miriam Isabel Gallo De Do Amaral

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Vision Building As A Second Chair Leader For A Large Congregation, Gordon Everett Griffin Jan 2009

Vision Building As A Second Chair Leader For A Large Congregation, Gordon Everett Griffin

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Pastors' Study Group : Research Into The Spiritual Formation Of Pastors Participating In Pastors' Study Groups, Christopher Robert Pulliam Jan 2009

The Pastors' Study Group : Research Into The Spiritual Formation Of Pastors Participating In Pastors' Study Groups, Christopher Robert Pulliam

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Study To Evaluate And Establish A Leadership Development Program For Organizational Leaders In The Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches Of The Philippines, Reniel Joel A. Nebab Jan 2009

A Study To Evaluate And Establish A Leadership Development Program For Organizational Leaders In The Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches Of The Philippines, Reniel Joel A. Nebab

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Alignment Around A Missional Vision : Reaching Out In Relationships At Grandview Christian Church, Aaron J. Wymer Jan 2009

Alignment Around A Missional Vision : Reaching Out In Relationships At Grandview Christian Church, Aaron J. Wymer

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Spiritual Formation And Southern Baptist Clergy, Candace Kay Hardin Jan 2009

Spiritual Formation And Southern Baptist Clergy, Candace Kay Hardin

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Model Of Missional Leadership Training In A Context Of Brokenness : A Case Study Of The Restoration Missionary Church In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Fohle Lygunda Li-M Jan 2009

A Model Of Missional Leadership Training In A Context Of Brokenness : A Case Study Of The Restoration Missionary Church In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Fohle Lygunda Li-M

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Love The One And Hate The Other : A Comparative Study Of Financial Peace University And Wealth And Possessions In The New Testament, Nolan Brian Donald Jan 2009

Love The One And Hate The Other : A Comparative Study Of Financial Peace University And Wealth And Possessions In The New Testament, Nolan Brian Donald

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Power Of 3 : Small Reproducible Discipleship Groups, W. Scott Layer Jan 2009

The Power Of 3 : Small Reproducible Discipleship Groups, W. Scott Layer

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Equipping The Saints: Developing Vocation In The Laity, Kevin Lynn Thomas Jan 2009

Equipping The Saints: Developing Vocation In The Laity, Kevin Lynn Thomas

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Leadership And Leadership Development In The Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Tanzania, Africa : An Investigation Into Practices And Processes In The Meru Diocese, Dale C. Williams Jan 2009

Leadership And Leadership Development In The Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Tanzania, Africa : An Investigation Into Practices And Processes In The Meru Diocese, Dale C. Williams

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.