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E Pluribum Una Ecclesia: Addressing Ideologically Driven Disunity Through A Multifaceted Approach, John M. Craft Iv

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Pastors and church leaders within the Rocky Mountain Church Network, an association of 48 churches, face difficulty caused by ideologically driven disunity (IDD). Current polling shows IDD's negative effect on pastors, church leaders, and congregations. Due to the foundational nature of ideologies, attempts to alleviate IDD have typically worsened the situation. This action research project seeks to identify the presence and impact of IDD as well as provide a strategy and tools to address IDD in a congregation. Using surveys, focus groups, and personal interviews, the researcher acquired quantitative and qualitative data from 22 project participants that affirmed the data …

Missional Leadership : A Case Study Of The Representative Congregations Of Methodist, Presbyterian, And Other Churches In Tahan-Kalaymyo, Sagaing Region, Lal Thla Muana

ATS Dissertations

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Interpreting The Bible With The Poor, Larry W. Caldwell

Papers

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A Limited Survey Of Theological Rationales Proposed For Social Action In "Mission", Travis L. Myers

Papers

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“Save The Mothers”: A Maternal Health Missiology, Daniel D. Scott

Papers

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Education That Is Missional: Toward A Pedagogy For The Missional Church, Christopher B. James

Papers

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Eugène Casalis And The French Mission To Basutoland (1833-1856): A Case Study Of Lamin Sanneh's Mission-By-Translation Paradigm In Nineteenth Century Southern Africa, W. Benjamin Beckner

Papers

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Beyond Western Approaches To Missions: Postindustrial Missions & The Missiology Within Hip Hop Culture, Daniel White Hodge

Papers

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Mission Experiential Education For Social Action, David E. Fenrick

Papers

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Utilizing Digital Platforms In Social Justice Education For Students’ Transformissional Learning, Duane Brown

Papers

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Catching Missional: Shaping A Participatory Environment In Missiological Education (A Case Study), Karen E. Parchman

Papers

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The Transformational, Intersectional And Transcendental Agenda Of Mission: Quest For A Spirituality Of The Road, Thias Kgatla

Papers

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Aligning Mission Expectations And Practice In A Denominational Context, John Mehl

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

John L. Mehl. "Aligning Mission Expectations and Practice in a Denominational Context.” D.Min. Major Applied Project, Concordia Seminary, 2012.

In an era when inexpensive travel and communication have flattened the world and made it possible for everyone to be involved in mission in foreign lands, denominations struggle to maintain a unified mission effort. This study included survey work of major stakeholders in the foreign mission effort of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, including partner church leadership from around the world, in an effort to identify points where mission efforts lacked alignment. The results showed that besides agreeing on mission tasks, stakeholders …

When Vocations Collide_ A Study Of The Process Of Developing A Military Mobilization Agreement, Mark Moreno

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

The ministry of reserve military chaplains has an impact on their civilian ministry setting, the church in particular. Questionnaires were administered and interviews conducted with reserve chaplains and congregations that have already experienced a mobilization and had a mobilization agreement. Findings reveal that the process of developing a mobilization agreement is indicative of the healthy relationship between the reserve chaplain and their congregation.

Reflections Upon Korean And American Evangelical Church Models For Effective Strategy In Developing Missional Churches, Kyoung Jun Park

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to present my reflections upon Korean and American evangelical church model for effective strategy in developing missional churches. God is reviving Korea and North America with missional churches. Some churches in Korea and America are changing their paradigm, not focusing on church buildings and programs but on missions and outreach. This thesis offers reflections about the missional church concept by presenting a set of case studies of well- known missional churches. The result of the case studies provides helpful insights on establishing a missional church. Drawing from case studies of missional Churches and a …

Developing A Process For Missional Formation: A Ministry Project In The Baptist Church Of Beaufort, Sc, Eric Thomas Spivey

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Traditionally, Christians and church leaders compartmentalize their lives into growing spiritually and serving other people. One studies the Bible, worships or serves others without much thought for how these spiritual disciplines of formation and missional living impact and influence one another. Through a designed pastoral experiment involving twenty-four individuals in three community groups, this project proves that missional living combined with spiritual practices increases the spiritual growth in the members of The Baptist Church of Beaufort (SC).

The Pastor As Missional Church Architect, James Derrick Lemons

ATS Dissertations

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Towards An Ortho-Doxological Missional Ministry, John R. Guerre

ATS Dissertations

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Applying Strategic Planning Toward The Development Of An Effective And Joyful Ministry Team In The Local Church, Robert Kasper

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

This study chronicles the activities of the ministry team of St. Peter Lutheran Church and School with respect to the implementation of the strategic planning process. The greatest benefit of strategic planning for the congregation and its ministry team is focus. The stage is set to be proactive rather than reactive in an ever changing environment. The future no longer brings fear, but challenges faith. The past becomes arch heritage, marked by God's grace; serving as fertile ground for roots of faith in a faithful God who will also guide and provide in the years to come.

The Home Mission Work Of The Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference: A Description And Evaluation, George Gude

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

The scope of this dissertation is to describe, analyze, and evaluate the home mission work5of the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference, which was a mission toAfro-Americans.6 The purpose is to expose the various factors which impacted this mission work and either helped or hampered its success. As a result of the study, it is the hope of the author that the church will learn from its past and manage to put fewer obstacles in the path of the Gospel it proclaims.

In making this study of the black mission work of the Synodical Conference, it became apparent to the author that …

Therefore - December 1987/February 1988 - Vol. 16, No. 1, Brethren In Christ World Missions

Therefore (1972-1997)

Editor, Grace Holland

Therefore - September/November 1987 - Vol. 15, No. 4, Brethren In Christ World Missions

Therefore (1972-1997)

Editor, Grace Holland

Therefore - June/August 1987 - Vol. 15, No. 3, Brethren In Christ World Missions

Therefore (1972-1997)

Editor, Grace Holland

Therefore - December 1986/February 1987 - Vol. 15, No. 1, Brethren In Christ World Missions

Therefore (1972-1997)

Editor, Grace Holland

Therefore - July/August 1983 - Vol. 11, No. 4, Brethren In Christ Missions

Therefore (1972-1997)

Editor, Phil Byers

Mission: Vol. 9, No. 6

Mission

Mission: Vol. 9, No. 6. The articles in this issue include: "My Voice Belongs to Him" by W. Carl Ketcherside, "The Pharisees' Prayer" by Rick Hall, "A Time to Live, a Time to Die" by Victor L. Hunter, "The Psychology of Forgiveness" by Alice Ross, "Time" a poem by Robert W. Lawrence, "Fraternal Workers Return to Zambia" Mission interviews Chester and Angela Woodhall, "Jesus: Event or Myth" by H. Eugene Johnson, "Hellfire from the Pulpit" by Ken Durham, "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

An Evaluation Of The "Affirming Rural Mission" Workshop As A Vital Part Of The Preparation Of Lutheran Pastors For The Town And Country Ministry, Wilbur Gehrke

Master of Divinity Thesis

The purpose of this paper, first of all, is to examine the many problems faced by the people living in town and country communities. By citing various authorities on the rural church, I will demonstrate how these problems also affect the church in town and country.

Secondly, I will discuss the need of a more specialized training for ministerial candidates for the town and country ministry. My research for this section included a study of the placement of ministerial candidates of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod between 1962 and 1967 by Allen Nauss. I also studied the placement of the 1970 …

Mission: Vol. 2, No. 1

Mission

Mission: Vol. 2, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "Race or Grace" by John McRay, "Race Relations" by Vernon Boyd, "Meditations on the Lord's Supper X" by Elton D. Higgs, "Elijah's Mantle or Pharisee's Phylactery" by Wendle Scott, "Risk Your Life for Jesus" by Dan Anders, "Women at Worship" by Warren Lewis, "Whither the Professional Ministry?" by James R. Ross, "W. Carl Ketcherside" by Thomas H. Olbricht, "A Word Study, 'My Father'" by J. W. Roberts, "The Church as the Body of Christ (Book Review)" by George Howard, and "MISSION Forum."

The Development Of Principal And Practice Toward Government Aid Toreligious Elementary Education In The Lutheran Church Of Brazil, Elmer Reimnitz

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The problem of this thesis is to examine the tension between the official position of the Lutheran Church of Brazil and the practice of its congregations. The development of this tension through the years and the reasoning followed by the congregations and pastors for accepting state aid to religious elementary education will also be examined together with conclusions as to the future course of. the Lutheran Church of Brazil concerning government aid to religious elementary education.

New Testament Teachings And 20th-Century Church Practice With Special Reference To Relations With Missions And Sister Churches, Carl A. Gaertner

Concordia Theological Monthly

The church in the second half of the 20th century is caught up in the restless revolutionary forces sweeping over the face of the earth and inevitably is being shaken out of its complacency and self-satisfaction. In an age like this, everything is being sharply questioned and ruthlessly analyzed. This in itself is not bad. Under the blessing of God, much good should come to the church as a result of honest reevaluation, on the basis of God's Word, of the church's theology, its life in the world, and its mission.