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For The Church, Sarah Moss
The Spiritual Impact Of Disability On Parents And Caregivers, Grant Azbell
The Spiritual Impact Of Disability On Parents And Caregivers, Grant Azbell
Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
This study was designed to examine the impact of disability on the faith and faith communities of parents and caregivers of persons experiencing disability. This study proceeded by asking nine parents or caregivers of persons experiencing disability a series of seven questions to evaluate the impact of disability on their faith and on their relationship to their faith community. The interviews were conducted on Zoom and the recordings were transcribed and coded to observe discernable patterns and themes amongst the participants. What emerged from the data is important for ministers, church leaders, and anyone wanting to know more about the …
The Wise Professor: The Skillful Art Of Living In God's Mission, Aaron Badenhop
The Wise Professor: The Skillful Art Of Living In God's Mission, Aaron Badenhop
Doctor of Ministry
Today’s Christian professor in the secular university setting is likely an expert in their academic field. Likewise, many Christian faculty are sincere in their faith and devout in their practice. The Christian professor’s expert knowledge is impressive and their heart for God is admirable. Yet, today’s Christian professor is simultaneously likely to be ill-equipped and disconnected from having a missional impact in their secular university context. In my work with Cru at The Ohio State University, this challenge is complex; there are no easy answers. Christian faculty are typically educated and trained in environments that assume the irrelevance of God …
Blom's Life Takes New Trajectory, Mike Billeter
Reviewing Beyond Profession: The Next Future Of Theological Education, James Shelton
Reviewing Beyond Profession: The Next Future Of Theological Education, James Shelton
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Reviewing The Outrageous Idea Of Christian Teaching, Garrett Trott
Reviewing The Outrageous Idea Of Christian Teaching, Garrett Trott
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education
No abstract provided.
Reviewing Forming Ministers Or Training Leaders? An Exploration Of Practice In Theological Colleges, James W. Barber
Reviewing Forming Ministers Or Training Leaders? An Exploration Of Practice In Theological Colleges, James W. Barber
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education
No abstract provided.
A Proposed Curriculum To Improve The Scientific Literacy Of Pastoral Leadership In The Church, Kacey Mewborn
A Proposed Curriculum To Improve The Scientific Literacy Of Pastoral Leadership In The Church, Kacey Mewborn
Selected Honors Theses
Scientific illiteracy is a widespread reality in the Christian church today. The observatory and evidentiary nature of science seems to strongly contradict the faith-based belief in religion that often lacks physical evidence. This contradiction has incited many different conflicts between the congregation of the church and proponents of scientific advancement. A potential cause of this division is that the current education provided for church leaders is severely lacking in exposure to scientific topics that would allow these leaders to effectively communicate with their congregation when scientific issues are raised. Therefore, this research proposes a supplementary curriculum in the form of …
Visser Helps People Overcome, Learn, And Make Changes, Bethany Van Voorst
Visser Helps People Overcome, Learn, And Make Changes, Bethany Van Voorst
The Voice
No abstract provided.
Ministry Among The Afar: Implementing Holistic Strategies, Cheyenne King
Ministry Among The Afar: Implementing Holistic Strategies, Cheyenne King
People Group & Region Research (Capstone Papers)
The obstacles that the spread of the gospel faces among the Afar people of Djibouti are many. The prevalence of fear-power and honor-shame orientations, as well as a hostile religious context are just a few of these hurdles. Despite their presence, there is an extensive history of Christian work among the Afar. Many different ministry strategies have been utilized, but one is needed that will be applicable to all areas of the Afar life as outlined in this paper.
Avoiding Pastoral Malpractice: Implications Of The Study Of Biblical Languages For Spiritual Care, Kevin Youngblood
Avoiding Pastoral Malpractice: Implications Of The Study Of Biblical Languages For Spiritual Care, Kevin Youngblood
Bible & Ministry Faculty Research and Publications
The study of Biblical languages is in decline in theological curricula across the nation if not around the globe. While this streamlined approach to ministerial training may be desirable for attracting students to programs and hastening degree completion, its long term effects on the spiritual health of the church could be catastrophic. This presentation addresses ministerial candidates in a major North American seminary to warn of some of the potential dangers of neglecting this aspect of pastoral training and practice.
The Special Need Of The Local Church, Sarah Deacon
The Special Need Of The Local Church, Sarah Deacon
The Kabod
All around this world are individuals with special needs who are seeking to find a place where they truly belong: “According to a 2010 U.S. Census study, 56.7 million Americans, or about one in five U.S. residents have a disability” (Lee 40). With such a statistic, an individual with special needs is bound to be found in almost every church across the U.S. In her book Leading a Special Needs Ministry, Amy Fenton Lee states, “Congregations with a regular attendance from eighty to eight thousand are both impacted, as children with neurological and physical disabilities seek inclusion” (36). Many churches …
A Strategy To Transition A Traditional Church Educational System To A Small Group System: A Case Study Of Eternal Life Baptist Church, Kyoung Gil Cho
A Strategy To Transition A Traditional Church Educational System To A Small Group System: A Case Study Of Eternal Life Baptist Church, Kyoung Gil Cho
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this thesis is to research the avenues in which to have Eternal Life Bible Baptist Church transition to a small group system. This thesis was done through field analysis and literature research, as well as the case study of Eternal Life Bible Baptist Church (ELBBC). The case study was totally focused on the process of changing to a small group system at Eternal Life. The author was a minister at Eternal Life for 8 years, and an associate pastor for a year. In a few years the author will become the next senior pastor of Eternal life …
Worship Words: Discipling Language For Faithful Ministry (Book Review), Leah A. Zuidema, Todd M. Zuidema
Worship Words: Discipling Language For Faithful Ministry (Book Review), Leah A. Zuidema, Todd M. Zuidema
Pro Rege
Reviewed Title: Rienstra, Debra, and Ron Rienstra. Worship Words: Discipling Language for Faithful Ministry. Engaging Worship Series. Eds. Clayton J. Schmit and Todd E. Johnson. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009. 286 pages. ISBN-978-0-8010-3616-3.