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Liberation, Eschatology And Politics In Latin American Liberation Theology, H. Dennis Campbell

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

One readily observable fact about theology is its multiplicity of branches. It is a field of study that embraces a wide variety of interpretations and schools of thought. This diversity has emerged as a result of different emphases in interpretations, variety in education, sociocultural backgrounds, and differing objectives behind the formulation of theological thought. It is readily reflected at the practical level by the numerous denominations within Christendom, each possessing its own theological distinctives. Diversity also manifests~. itself at the academic level in the numerous choices of courses available to the student desirous of studying theology. It would almost appear …

Contextual Factors In Church Growth In Malawi, Philip L. Capp

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The general purpose of this study has been to select and pre­sent contextual factors from the past and present in Malawi that provide insights into the process of the growth of the Church in Malawi and in particular the growth of the Free Methodist Church. The study is done with the understanding that it is preliminary to a field study which will provide the basis for decision making by both the Church and Mission.

Past contextual factors discussed are the geographical setting,the acculturating agents and effects of acculturation with emphasis on the four major intrusions of the 19th century, and …

A Guide Toward The Development Of A Lay Minister Training Program, Daniel L. Rowell

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

This paper is a step towards finding a solution to the problem of making disciples and leading them on to spiritual maturity for service in the life of a local body of believers. The writer explores the program of Lay Minister Training at Tremont Evangelical Church of North America under the direction of the Rev. Jimmie Knodel.

The paper itself is presented in the form of a guide for other pastors wishing to start a similiar program. The paper presents the pastoral preparation, the curriculum of the training, the proceedure followed, a discussion of the positive and negative aspects of …

A Hermeneutical Model Based On The First Epistle Of John, Patrick Vance

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The purpose of this senior project is to give the present student an opportunity to synthesize three years of seminary-level training in the area of hermeneutics, with an eye to its operation in the pastoral setting. The project therefore seeks to present a model, directed to the local pastor, of how a biblical book can be prepared for an expositional preaching series. The model endorses three stages of preparation study thought by the student to be essential to a quality pulpit ministry. The stages are history, exegesis and theology. Each stage is contained within a major chapter which endeavors to …

A Study Of Small Group Ministries And Their Effect Upon Christian Growth And Nurture, Robert A. Phillips

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

In recent years there has been an increased emphasis upon specialized studies concerning church growth. More and more, men are looking into the dynamics and elements that constitute effective and consistent church growth. In researching church growth and discipleship literature for seminary studies, this writer has found that one of the consistent elements contributing to church growth, discipleship, church renewal, and individual Christian maturity, is that of small group ministries. Church growth leaders cite the need for the church to be a place where there is true Christian community; wherein the laity is in fact recognized and functioning as a …

An Evaluation Of The Churches Of The Allegheny Conference Of The (Brethren In Christ Church) Involving Growth Patterns From 1973 - 1978 Present Growth Potential Projected Measureable Goals To 1985, Alvin J. Book

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

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The Soteriological Design Of Miracles, Vernon Smithen

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The eighteenth century marked a critical point in the history of the biblical subject of miracles , It ushered in the Enlightenment move­ment which initiated and fostered a scientific mentality. Under the guise of deism, the movement cl aimed that, in a scientific age, so-called divine revelation was inadequate for values, faith and conduct. On the other hand , the Church contended that divine revelation was indeed ade­quate and that reason and science did not in any way invalidate that claim.

This response by the Church did very little to quench the escal­ating heat of biblical criticism. The critics' assault …

Career Change Decisions Of Western Evangelical Seminary Alumni: A Study In Sociological, Ecclesiastical And Theological Perspectives, Bruce A. Hicks

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

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Church Growth Through Education By Extension In The Evangelical Church Of North America: A Prospectus, Virginia Sago Sherman

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

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