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Full-Text Articles in Christianity
The Liminal Church: Why Navigating Thresholds Between Us Leads To Thriving, Andrew Hale
The Liminal Church: Why Navigating Thresholds Between Us Leads To Thriving, Andrew Hale
Doctor of Leadership
Through the discovery, design, and delivery stages of the doctoral project, I centered my work on the following NPO: Churches can thrive when they understand, navigate, and leverage the liminality existing between people, the community, and where God is leading. Despite the myriad of different contexts among local churches, whether polity, worship style, belief statements, and geographical locality, congregations are still composed of people living in relationship to one another and the community around them. Relationships, no matter their nature, are complicated. For the relationships within a local church to thrive, they require intentionality, coaching, effort, openness, and vulnerability. My …
Belonging: The Heart Of Our Family Calling, Janice M. Brewer-Stevens
Belonging: The Heart Of Our Family Calling, Janice M. Brewer-Stevens
Doctor of Ministry
Transracial families are part of our society whether people like it or not. There are not enough adoptive families of any kind, and children need support, love, and acceptance. Last August the Census Bureau reported that the number of non-Hispanic Americans who identify as multiracial jumped by 127 percent over the last decade, and for people who identified as Hispanic, the increase was even higher. Also, from 2017 to 2019, half of all U.S. adoptions were of non-white children, and half of these adoptions were transracial. The result? An increase in transracial adoptions in the United States and the subsequent …
Strengths-Based African Leadership Training: A Comprehensive Guide For Empowering Grassroots Communities, Henry Gwani
Strengths-Based African Leadership Training: A Comprehensive Guide For Empowering Grassroots Communities, Henry Gwani
Doctor of Leadership
This project portfolio addresses the following need, problem or opportunity (NPO): Hopelessness within African low-income communities highlights the need for equipping local agents with a Christian gospel that integrates discipleship with leadership development, vocational training, mental health and asset-based community development if we wish to see Shalom. Several insights emerged from this research. First, to foster holistic transformation within low-income communities, it is imperative for discipleship to include basic mental health and practical interventions such as vocational training. Second, each community, regardless of how impoverished, is blessed with assets (skills, experiences and relationships), that need to be leveraged for the …
Lotz & Wrights' "Jesus Followers: Real-Life Lessons For Igniting Faith In The Next Generation" (Book Review), Antoinette Ileene Williams
Lotz & Wrights' "Jesus Followers: Real-Life Lessons For Igniting Faith In The Next Generation" (Book Review), Antoinette Ileene Williams
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Archibald's "Shaking The Gates Of Hell: A Search For Family And Truth In The Wake Of The Civil Rights Revolution" (Book Review), Lori Thornton
Archibald's "Shaking The Gates Of Hell: A Search For Family And Truth In The Wake Of The Civil Rights Revolution" (Book Review), Lori Thornton
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Nguyen's "What Does The Bible Say About Strangers, Migrants, And Refugees?" (Book Review), Hannah Loewen
Nguyen's "What Does The Bible Say About Strangers, Migrants, And Refugees?" (Book Review), Hannah Loewen
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Ecton's "Inspiring Proverbs Book For Parenting: The Overflowing Benefits Of God’S Enduring Wisdom" (Book Review), Antoinette Ileene Williams
Ecton's "Inspiring Proverbs Book For Parenting: The Overflowing Benefits Of God’S Enduring Wisdom" (Book Review), Antoinette Ileene Williams
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Oliver's "No Flesh Shall Glory: How The Bible Destroys The Foundations Of Racism" (Book Review), Gregg S. Geary
Oliver's "No Flesh Shall Glory: How The Bible Destroys The Foundations Of Racism" (Book Review), Gregg S. Geary
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Holmes' "Mother To Son: Letters To A Black Boy On Identity And Hope" (Book Review), Kyle D. Diroberts
Holmes' "Mother To Son: Letters To A Black Boy On Identity And Hope" (Book Review), Kyle D. Diroberts
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Experiences Of Grace As Told By The Lgbtq Community, Nicholas A. Schollars
Experiences Of Grace As Told By The Lgbtq Community, Nicholas A. Schollars
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Positive psychology has yielded rich insights about the nature of forgiveness and gratitude, but it is just beginning to broach the topic of grace. Theoretical evidence suggests grace is a crucial therapeutic factor in helping patients overcome shame, but empirical evidence is wanting. Because of the central role grace plays in Christianity, a qualitative exploration was conducted with a sample of participants identifying as either lesbian, gay, or bisexual, as well as Christian. Transcripts from 26 semi-structured interviews were coded and analyzed. Participants reported that their experiences of Divine Grace were related to their views about God’s nature. They reported …
Marsh, Tuttle, And Rhodes' "Can I Get A Witness?: Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, And Agitators For Faith & Justice" (Book Review), Leslie Starasta
Marsh, Tuttle, And Rhodes' "Can I Get A Witness?: Thirteen Peacemakers, Community Builders, And Agitators For Faith & Justice" (Book Review), Leslie Starasta
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Grewe's "Time To Talk About Dying: How Clergy And Chaplains Can Help Senior Adults Prepare For A Good Death" (Book Review), Armand Ternak
Grewe's "Time To Talk About Dying: How Clergy And Chaplains Can Help Senior Adults Prepare For A Good Death" (Book Review), Armand Ternak
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Gorman, Childers, And Hamiltons' "Slavery's Long Shadow: Race And Reconciliation In American Christianity" (Book Review), Noelle C. Keller
Gorman, Childers, And Hamiltons' "Slavery's Long Shadow: Race And Reconciliation In American Christianity" (Book Review), Noelle C. Keller
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
God Likes Sex: Conversations Integrating Spirituality And Sexuality, Jennie Armstrong
God Likes Sex: Conversations Integrating Spirituality And Sexuality, Jennie Armstrong
Doctor of Ministry
Throughout Christian history, the Church has provided inconsistent messages about the spiritual foundation for healthy sexuality. With avoidant messages of silence and shame around sexual topics from the Church, many emergent women separate their spirituality from their sexual lives, never considering scripture as a guideline for healthy sexuality. Emergent adult women, specifically those without strong spiritual foundations, are more likely to engage in unhealthy sexual behaviors which often leave them feeling alone and separate from God and spiritual community. Because popular culture does not support marriage as a moral requirement for a sexual relationship, present cultural messages advocate that these …
Melcher, Parsons, And Youngs' "The Bible And Disability: A Commentary. Studies In Religion, Theology, And Disability" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens
Melcher, Parsons, And Youngs' "The Bible And Disability: A Commentary. Studies In Religion, Theology, And Disability" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Motaund's "A Place To Land: A Story Of Longing And Belonging" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen
Motaund's "A Place To Land: A Story Of Longing And Belonging" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Love Et Al. "Unitery Of The Church And Human Sexuality: Toward A Faithful United Methodist Witness" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer
Love Et Al. "Unitery Of The Church And Human Sexuality: Toward A Faithful United Methodist Witness" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch
Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Maggay's " Global Kingdom, Global People: Living Faithfully In A Multicultural World", Stefana Dan Laing
Maggay's " Global Kingdom, Global People: Living Faithfully In A Multicultural World", Stefana Dan Laing
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Blankenship's "The Mystery And The Masterpiece: The Message Of Marriage" (Book Review), Mary Ann Buhler
Blankenship's "The Mystery And The Masterpiece: The Message Of Marriage" (Book Review), Mary Ann Buhler
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Lalitha's "Re-Reading Household Relationships Christologically: Ephesians, Empire, Egalitarianism" (Book Review), Gary R. Averill
Lalitha's "Re-Reading Household Relationships Christologically: Ephesians, Empire, Egalitarianism" (Book Review), Gary R. Averill
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Latina/O Conversion And Miracle-Seeking At A Buddhist Temple, Stephen M. Cherry, Kemal Budak, Aida I. Ramos
Latina/O Conversion And Miracle-Seeking At A Buddhist Temple, Stephen M. Cherry, Kemal Budak, Aida I. Ramos
Faculty Publications - Department of World Languages, Sociology & Cultural Studies
The growing diversification of the US Latino religious’ experiences calls for scholarly attention beyond Protestant or Catholic categories. This study begins to answer this call. Using interview data with 26 Latinos collected over 2 years of observation at the True Lama Meditation Center (TLMC) in Houston, Texas, we describe how Latinos who convert to Buddhism or actively attend the temple while also continuing to attend Christian services (both Catholic and Protestant) see themselves and understand their religious identities and practices. We then explore the reasons for their conversion or changes in religious identities and practices through various theoretical lens. Although …
Why Mowing The Lawn Can Be Complicated (Chapter 6 From Worthy: Finding Yourself In A World Expecting Someone Else), Melanie Springer Mock
Why Mowing The Lawn Can Be Complicated (Chapter 6 From Worthy: Finding Yourself In A World Expecting Someone Else), Melanie Springer Mock
Faculty Publications - Department of English
In Worthy, college professor Melanie Springer Mock sifts through the shape and weight of expectations that press Christians into cultural molds rather than God's image. By plumbing Scripture and critiquing the ten-billion-dollar-a-year self-improvement industry, Mock offers life-giving reminders that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Set free from the anxiety to conform to others' expectations, we are liberated to become who God has created us to be. If you're worn out from worrying that you've missed God's One Big Calling, and if you're tired of trying to fit yourself into some cookie-cutter Christian mold, step away from the expectations and …
Opstal's "The Next Worship: Glorifying God In A Diverse World" (Critical Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen
Opstal's "The Next Worship: Glorifying God In A Diverse World" (Critical Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Johnson's "Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race In Your Community" (Book Review), Elizabeth Pearson
Johnson's "Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race In Your Community" (Book Review), Elizabeth Pearson
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Lee-Barnewall's "Neither Complementarian Nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective To The Evangelical Gender Debate" (Book Review), Heather Hicks
Lee-Barnewall's "Neither Complementarian Nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective To The Evangelical Gender Debate" (Book Review), Heather Hicks
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Harvey And Gilberts' "Letting Go: Rugged Love For Wayward Souls" (Book Review), Marla Black
Harvey And Gilberts' "Letting Go: Rugged Love For Wayward Souls" (Book Review), Marla Black
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Dyer And Dyers' "Love At First Fight" (Book Review), Gary Averill
Dyer And Dyers' "Love At First Fight" (Book Review), Gary Averill
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
Wildenberg's "Messy Journey: How Grace & Truth Offer The Prodigal A Way Home" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens
Wildenberg's "Messy Journey: How Grace & Truth Offer The Prodigal A Way Home" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens
The Christian Librarian
No abstract provided.
The Rise Of Latino Protestants, Aida Isela Ramos
The Rise Of Latino Protestants, Aida Isela Ramos
Faculty Publications - Department of World Languages, Sociology & Cultural Studies
Excerpt: "During one of my first visits to a church in San Antonio for the Latino Protestant Congregations Project, the pastor invited a church member to speak about his experience in a federal immigration detention center. An elderly gentleman rose from his seat with a Bible tucked under his arm. For the next hour, this man, a Salvadoran undocumented immigrant, told his story."