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Metrics And Measurements In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz Apr 2023

Metrics And Measurements In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

To better understand the characteristics of specific churches and phenomena that occur across churches, various metrics and measurements can be used to describe them. Measurements must be meaningful and appropriate. Quantities involving people, finances, objects, or events are most frequently counted, but other measures may include behaviors, traits, skills, knowledge, and abilities of individuals. Measuring phenomena is necessary to understand how phenomena are related to each other. Measuring attitudes and beliefs are especially important because many ministries in churches are designed to influence these (e.g., preaching and teaching). However, from a Christian perspective, our motivation behind our measuring is important. …


Reflections On Client Dependency In The Salvation Army, Joshua A. Simpson Jan 2023

Reflections On Client Dependency In The Salvation Army, Joshua A. Simpson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Nigerian Fastest Growing Churches And Their Intersection With The Poor, With Poverty And With Poverty Alleviation, Chinyereugo Euphemia Adeliyi Jan 2023

Nigerian Fastest Growing Churches And Their Intersection With The Poor, With Poverty And With Poverty Alleviation, Chinyereugo Euphemia Adeliyi

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Church-Based Research: Using Theories, Concepts, And Operationalizations, David R. Dunaetz Oct 2022

Church-Based Research: Using Theories, Concepts, And Operationalizations, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

Church-based research requires working with abstract concepts ranging from sin to sanctification. Theories, concepts, and operationalizations allow us to work with these abstractions. Theories are sets of statements describing how specific concepts relate to each other. Concepts are broad ideas that exist in our thinking that can be used to describe phenomena, both within and exterior to the church. If we measure the concepts in our theories among multiple people, we can determine to what degree the relationships in our theories are true or discover under what conditions they are true. Sometimes concepts can be measured directly; other times they …


Centennial Advanced Research Program Colloquium, Asbury Theological Seminary Jan 2022

Centennial Advanced Research Program Colloquium, Asbury Theological Seminary

ARP Colloquium Promotional Material

Schedule for the Centennial Advanced Research Program Colloquium at Asbury Theological Seminary. October 14, 2022.


Centennial Advanced Research Program Colloquium - Promotional Material, Asbury Theological Seminary Jan 2022

Centennial Advanced Research Program Colloquium - Promotional Material, Asbury Theological Seminary

ARP Colloquium Promotional Material

Promotional poster for the Centennial Advanced Research Program Colloquium at Asbury Theological Seminary. October 14, 2022.


Papers Of Dr. V. James Mannoia, Ats Special Collections And Archives Jan 2017

Papers Of Dr. V. James Mannoia, Ats Special Collections And Archives

Finding Aids

No abstract provided.


Revitalizing Missions On The Cusp Of Change : Complex Systems Science Mazeways For Mission Theory Amid Twenty-First Century Realities, Samuel K. Law Sep 2014

Revitalizing Missions On The Cusp Of Change : Complex Systems Science Mazeways For Mission Theory Amid Twenty-First Century Realities, Samuel K. Law

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-March 1989, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-March 1989, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Cbms Personnel 1983, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Cbms Personnel 1983, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-March 1990, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-March 1990, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Cbms Personnel 1984, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Cbms Personnel 1984, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Cgai Council Of Reference, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Cgai Council Of Reference, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan - April 1980, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan - April 1980, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: July-Sept 1983, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: July-Sept 1983, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan - June 1977, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan - June 1977, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Anti-Christian Violence, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Anti-Christian Violence, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters March 1981, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters March 1981, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Papers July-Sept 1988, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Papers July-Sept 1988, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-June 1995, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-June 1995, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters July - Dec 1979, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters July - Dec 1979, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-Feb 1981, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Jan-Feb 1981, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters May-June 1981, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters May-June 1981, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters April-June 1983, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters April-June 1983, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Sept-Dec 1980, Roger Hedlund Jan 2013

Correspondence Of Roger Hedlund: Letters Sept-Dec 1980, Roger Hedlund

Papers of Roger Hedlund

No abstract provided.


Mb 800 Research Methods In Missiology, Russell W. West Jan 2008

Mb 800 Research Methods In Missiology, Russell W. West

Syllabi

Course Description This course introduces students to various approaches to research design, research methods and dissertation writing for doctoral students in missiology and intercultural studies. Methods are the link between questions and answers. The problem is finding the appropriate methods that discover data that shed light on the problem at hand. A well-designed research project should provide a door for the researcher to enter the stream of literature being produced about a particular topic. The goal of this course is to introduce students to a variety of research strategies and tools so that the student will be able to contribute …


Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Randy Lewis Jan 2008

Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Randy Lewis

Syllabi

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic research methods, research ethics, simple statistics and their interpretation, and the communication of research results.


Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, K. Paul Nesselroade Jan 2008

Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, K. Paul Nesselroade

Syllabi

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic research methods, research ethics, simple statistics and their interpretation, and the communication of research results.


Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Virginia Todd Holeman Jan 2002

Co 725 Research Seminar: Theory And Design, Virginia Todd Holeman

Syllabi

(1) Kumar, R. (1996). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (2) Course Article packet and course handout packet. Available through ATS bookstore. (3) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.).


Nt 790 Christian Formation In New Testament Perspective, Joel B. Green Jan 2001

Nt 790 Christian Formation In New Testament Perspective, Joel B. Green

Syllabi

Dunn, James D.G. Jesus' Call to Discipleship. Understanding Jesus Today. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1992. Johnson, Luke Timothy. Religious Experience in Earliest Christianity. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998. Longenecker, Richard N., ed. Patterns of Discipleship in the New Testament. McMaster New Testament Studies. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1996. Peterson, Eugene H. Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination. San Francisco: Harper, 1988. Ryder, Andrew. Following Christ: Models of Discipleship in the New Testament. Sheed & Ward, 1999. Wilkins, Michael J. Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1992. Wright, N.T. Following Jesus: …