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The United Methodist Church And The Willingness To Embrace Change: Attracting Members Of The Emerging Generation And A Return To Vitality, Jody Glenn Ray
The United Methodist Church And The Willingness To Embrace Change: Attracting Members Of The Emerging Generation And A Return To Vitality, Jody Glenn Ray
Doctor of Ministry
Christian culture within the United States has been experiencing phenomenal change related to shifts in the larger U.S. culture, as well as shifts taking place in the Church. As such, five sets of research questions were presented in this phenomenological study. These consisted of - What is the current state of the Church? Is the Church divided doctrinally, theologically, and in areas regarding polity? If so, what is causing this division? What are the primary causes of the decline in membership currently being experienced by the United Methodist Church? What are the greatest challenges facing the Church? What are the …
No Longer In Kansas: The Mainline Church In The Postmodern Age, Susan Leo
No Longer In Kansas: The Mainline Church In The Postmodern Age, Susan Leo
Doctor of Ministry
No abstract provided.
Funny Uncles And Sons Of Hell: Gospelling In A Persistent Postmodern World, Joseph R. Skillen
Funny Uncles And Sons Of Hell: Gospelling In A Persistent Postmodern World, Joseph R. Skillen
Doctor of Ministry
No abstract provided.
Adventures In Churchland: Discovering The Beautiful Mess Jesus Loves, Dan Kimball
Adventures In Churchland: Discovering The Beautiful Mess Jesus Loves, Dan Kimball
Doctor of Ministry
A growing number of young adults (those in the 18-30-year-old age range) are not
engaging, becoming involved or entering into the church of America. An increasing
number of those who grew up attending church are leaving after their high school years.
I have observed this as a pattern when visiting churches and talking to church
leaders across America. Statistics are showing this as seen in studies such as Dave Kin-
naman’s research and writings from the Barna Research group and Ed Stetzer’s research
from LifeWay Christian Resources. This is a very significant problem because if the
church loses connection with …