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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Behind The Numbers: A Traditional Church Faces A New America, Larry Vogel
Behind The Numbers: A Traditional Church Faces A New America, Larry Vogel
Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation
The dissertation examines membership data for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) from the mid-1970s to the present. It considers the analysis of LCMS decline by two scholars, George Hawley and Ryan MacPherson, who independently proposed that LCMS membership decline was internal in causation due to diminished birthrates and fewer young families. While acknowledging the reality of such internal decline, this dissertation argues that the lack of external growth is a greater cause for LCMS decline. Its lack of external growth is due primarily to the racial and ethnic homogeneity of the LCMS and its failure effectively to evangelize the increasingly …
The Impact And Challenge Of Religious Syncretism To The Christian Faith And Discipleship In The Anglican Diocese Of Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria, Akobe Steven Kayode
The Impact And Challenge Of Religious Syncretism To The Christian Faith And Discipleship In The Anglican Diocese Of Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria, Akobe Steven Kayode
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Syrian Christian Churches, Kerala : Spiritual Renewal And Revival In Contemporary Syrian Christian Churches In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Samuel Thomas Varghese
Syrian Christian Churches, Kerala : Spiritual Renewal And Revival In Contemporary Syrian Christian Churches In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Samuel Thomas Varghese
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The “Black Experience” As Preparation For Participation In Global Partnerships, Cynthia A. Talley
The “Black Experience” As Preparation For Participation In Global Partnerships, Cynthia A. Talley
The Asbury Journal
The lived experiences of African Americans, along with their reliance on God, serve as preparation for participation in global mission partnerships. The “Black Experience,” characterized by suffering, dehumanization, violence, and survival has provided the African American community with a toolkit that can be used to teach others how to survive their own suffering as they too rely on God. Long-term African American missionaries have sent out a clarion call requesting that the African American church step up to the plate and join them in spreading the Gospel message “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends …
Fruitfulness And Ordination : Ministry Effectiveness As A Prerequisite For Ordination, Edney Joaquim
Fruitfulness And Ordination : Ministry Effectiveness As A Prerequisite For Ordination, Edney Joaquim
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Planting, Humanitarian Services, And Christian Holiness In Central India : A Study Of The Life And Mission Of Ernest And Phebe Ward, Shivraj Kumar Mahendra
Church Planting, Humanitarian Services, And Christian Holiness In Central India : A Study Of The Life And Mission Of Ernest And Phebe Ward, Shivraj Kumar Mahendra
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Evangelization Through Deeds Of Compassion : Developing Best Practices For Successful Evangelization Among Pentecostal Churches In The District Of Tiruchirapalli, Joseph J. Santhappan
Evangelization Through Deeds Of Compassion : Developing Best Practices For Successful Evangelization Among Pentecostal Churches In The District Of Tiruchirapalli, Joseph J. Santhappan
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
James Lacy Lovell Papers, 1930-1995, James Lacy Lovell
James Lacy Lovell Papers, 1930-1995, James Lacy Lovell
Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids
No abstract provided.
The Digo Mission Of The Anglican Church Of Kenya : Essays In Commemoration Of 114 Years Of Mission Work In East Africa (1904-2018), Julius Mutugi Gathogo
The Digo Mission Of The Anglican Church Of Kenya : Essays In Commemoration Of 114 Years Of Mission Work In East Africa (1904-2018), Julius Mutugi Gathogo
Academic Books
-- Culture, identity and power in the Digo mission / Ferdinand Manjewa M'bwangi
-- First European missionaries in Digo land / Bryson K. Samboja
-- Pioneer Digo-Duruma Christian converts / Japheth Muthoka
-- Christianity in Viongwani / Robert Maneno
-- Entry of the first missionaries in Digo land / Peter Mwangi
-- Christian-Muslim relations in Digo land / Evans Mwangi
-- Unsung heroes and heroines in the Digo mission / Julius Mutugi Gathogo
-- Women's participation in the Digo mission / Lawrence Tsawe-Munga Chidongo
-- Protestants and Pentecostal churches / Joshua Itumo Kiilu
-- Challenges and prospects in the Digo …
The Impact Of Healing On The Growth Of Christianity In Asia: An Empirical Investigation, Julie Ma
The Impact Of Healing On The Growth Of Christianity In Asia: An Empirical Investigation, Julie Ma
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article explores the role healing has played in the expansion of Christianity throughout Asia. It documents stories from various regions of Asia to demonstrate that healing is an effective method for evangelism.
The Possibility For Short-Term Missions Program In Activating Missional Effectiveness For Full Gospel Churches Of Kenya, Kiambu District, Michael G. Mwangi
The Possibility For Short-Term Missions Program In Activating Missional Effectiveness For Full Gospel Churches Of Kenya, Kiambu District, Michael G. Mwangi
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Finding Aid For Rees Odeil And Patti Mattox Bryant Papers, Patti Mattox Bryant, Rees Odeil Bryant
Finding Aid For Rees Odeil And Patti Mattox Bryant Papers, Patti Mattox Bryant, Rees Odeil Bryant
Rees Odeil and Patti Mattox Bryant Papers
Finding aid for the Rees Odeil and Patti Mattox Bryant Papers.
A Theological Understanding Of Power For Poverty Alleviation In The Philippines With Special Reference To Us-Based Filipino Protestants In Texas, Yohan Hong
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Multicultural Urban Ministry In The Post-Apartheid Era:A Search For Identity And Unity In Diversity, Diói Cruz
Multicultural Urban Ministry In The Post-Apartheid Era:A Search For Identity And Unity In Diversity, Diói Cruz
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"This article explores the cultural-ethnic diversity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and its development in urban centers since the end of Apartheid. It examines challenges and opportunities for the transition to multicultural churches, and concludes by arguing that the culture of racial prejudice and suspicion can only be eradicated with the weapons of trust, faith, hope, and love."
Editorial, Jeffrey S. Lamp
Spiritus 4.1 (Spring 2019) Full Issue, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library
Spiritus 4.1 (Spring 2019) Full Issue, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
Finding Aid For Richard F. Baggett Papers, (1952), Richard F. Baggett
Finding Aid For Richard F. Baggett Papers, (1952), Richard F. Baggett
Richard F. Baggett Papers
Richard F. Baggett graduated from Harding College in 1949. Richard and his wife, Mary, served as missionaries in Japan from 1950-1955, and 1956-1958. The focus of their work was training native preachers, establishing churches, teaching Bible at Ibaraki Christian College, and holding gospel meetings. The Baggetts were financially supported by the Coleman Avenue Church of Christ (Memphis, Tennessee), and the Union Avenue Church of Christ (Memphis, Tennessee).
This collection includes two reports from Richard F. Baggett, an American who was serving as a Churches of Christ missionary in Japan. Baggett mentions preaching in Japanese for the first time without the …
Finding Aid For Thomas Wesley Rogers Papers, Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aid For Thomas Wesley Rogers Papers, Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives
Thomas Wesley Rogers Papers
Finding aid for Thomas Wesley Rogers Papers, (1962-1985).
Finding Aid For James Walton Shepherd Papers, (1827-2002), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aid For James Walton Shepherd Papers, (1827-2002), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives
James Walton Shepherd Papers
Finding aid for the James Walton Shepherd Papers, (1827-2002).
Building Long-Term Cross-Cultural Partnerships Through Short-Term Missions : From The Case Of Dangsandong Church In Korea And Sarmaya Fellowship In Sri Lanka, Hyeon Gu Lee
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Finding Aid For Claude Adrian Guild Papers, (1939-1992), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aid For Claude Adrian Guild Papers, (1939-1992), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives
Claude Adrian Guild Papers
Finding aid for the Claude Adrian Guild Papers, (1939-1992).
Ordered Steps, Or, The Wards Of India : A Biograpy Of The Lives Of Ernest Fremont Ward And Phebe Elizabeth Cox Ward, Missionaries To India, 1880-1927, Ethel Ellen Ward
Ordered Steps, Or, The Wards Of India : A Biograpy Of The Lives Of Ernest Fremont Ward And Phebe Elizabeth Cox Ward, Missionaries To India, 1880-1927, Ethel Ellen Ward
Heritage Material
No abstract provided.
In Christ's Stead : Autobiographical Sketches, Joanna Patterson Moore
In Christ's Stead : Autobiographical Sketches, Joanna Patterson Moore
Heritage Material
No abstract provided.
A History Of Oru Healing Teams, Holy Spirit Research Center
A History Of Oru Healing Teams, Holy Spirit Research Center
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Healing teams were a revolutionary idea Oral Roberts began to formulate in the 1960s. The concept of the healing team developed from Roberts’ healing ministry, the university, and a vision to continue his healing ministry beyond his lifetime. He hoped to raise up students from the academic colleges within Oral Roberts University to be healers within their respective disciplines. The general healing teams concept involved a team of professionals from various disciplines such as medicine, education, business, law, social work, theology, and others that minister to the whole person and all of his or her needs. This article traces the …
Critical Contextualization: Case Studies From Cambodia, Bruce L. Bauer
Critical Contextualization: Case Studies From Cambodia, Bruce L. Bauer
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"Those of us involved in world mission must be at the forefront to encourage local people to develop local expressions of their faith. When I hear people rejoice about the fact that regardless of where they travel in the world the Sabbath school and church service order of worship, the songs sung, and the way of doing church is the same, I do not rejoice, I groan. For that means that the foreign visitor is comfortable, but how about the local people? Are they comfortable with the often foreignness of Adventist worship? We can and must do better to allow …
Bulugo Vine Story: Redemptive Analogy Case Study, John Holbrook
Bulugo Vine Story: Redemptive Analogy Case Study, John Holbrook
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"Shaw indicates that rather than contextualizing the missionary’s perception of Christianity to make it understandable within the local people’s culture, the missionary should facilitate the people themselves discovering God from within their own cultural context ... In my own mission experience, I have found this approach to be valid and preferable, once there are local believers, and as God begins to develop leaders from among them. At times, cultural dynamics or God’s preparation of an unreached people group allow them to discover God without a great deal of intervention on the missionary’s part. However, in the beginning stages, it is …
Thai Contextualized Art, Gregory P. Whitsett, Amy Whitsett
Thai Contextualized Art, Gregory P. Whitsett, Amy Whitsett
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"In the 1980s, a set of four murals depicting four specific and unique Adventist teachings and beliefs was commissioned by Pastor Clifton Maberly who was serving as a missionary in Thailand. His goal was to have these events depicted in a medium familiar to local Thai buddhists so they could wrestle with the new concepts without being distracted by Western art styles. His hope was that if Jesus, Satan and the angels could be depicted using characters similar to those already familiar to the Thai, the viewer would be better able to focus on and understand the truth portrayed in …
Hmong Statement Of Belief: A Case Study, Jon L. Dybdahl
Hmong Statement Of Belief: A Case Study, Jon L. Dybdahl
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"This case study exploring the Hmong statement of belief is more than just a story. Embedded and implied in it are certain key missiological principles which should be considered any time a particular belief statement is framed. Specifically, it assumes that the gospel must be presented in ways that are culturally relevant. Responsible communicators must adapt their message so that it can communicate the gospel to their intended audience with clarity and power. A missionary must prayerfully consider both how the truths of Scripture can be best articulated in a new cultural context, as well as just what truths ought …
Sinolization Of Christianity: Increasing Gospel Relevance Or Distorting The Gospel Message?, L. Asher
Sinolization Of Christianity: Increasing Gospel Relevance Or Distorting The Gospel Message?, L. Asher
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"This study aims to address the concept of the Sinolization of Christianity in light of cultural studies, biblical principles, and the Great Controversy perspective. It will then set forth some ideas on how it could affect the communication of the gospel in the Chinese context. It will attempt to see if Sinolization makes the gospel more relevant or further distorts the Christian message through the lens of the Chinese culture. The answers to these questions should help Chinese Christians, and especially Adventists, better understand their mission in China."
Reaching Thai Buddhists And Those With A Background In Thai Buddhist Beliefs, Warren A. Shipton, Jared Wright, Tonya Wright, Nilubon Srisai
Reaching Thai Buddhists And Those With A Background In Thai Buddhist Beliefs, Warren A. Shipton, Jared Wright, Tonya Wright, Nilubon Srisai
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"One of the greatest challenges for those working across cultures is to understand the unique features of the host culture and the dominant religious beliefs and practices found in the society represented. If this is to be done acceptably, the written and spoken language must be mastered and personal friendships formed with community members. Much damage has been done by Western missionaries arriving with preconceived ideas on evangelism taken from their home country and with an attitude of being holders of superior knowledge in many areas of thought beyond that held by the host culture. Catholic missionary activity has been …