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A Divine Assignment: Church Supports For Caretakers And Children Impacted By Disabilities, Pamela Scretchen

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

How can the church provide leadership in the area of inclusion and offer families a place of refuge and support? How does the church care for and teach children with disabilities? As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, I have partnered with congregations to start programs for families impacted by disabilities. Here, we show how a family affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder challenged their church to provide a sustainable program. There is hope that the church can lead inclusion efforts and develop special needs support for caretakers. The article reveals one family’s journey in returning to worship with their autistic son and …

Executing Vision: Operationalizing The Vision Statement Of Logos Preparatory Academy In Sugar Land, Texas, Jason Henderson

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This thesis addresses the problem of finding a way to operationalize the vision statement of Logos Preparatory Academy. Logos Preparatory Academy (Logos Prep) is a school of around six hundred students located in Sugar Land, Texas. After interviewing some of the school founders and student leadership and examining documents from the founding of the school, it became evident Logos Prep is a school in need of a more efficient and effective way to execute the vision statement of “Families and students making an impact for Christ” through the goals set forth in their Portrait of a Graduate. Using the works …

Refining The Eden Community’S Pathways For Shaping Regenerative Christian Culture In The Apprenticeship For Regenerative Culture, Laura Callarman

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This Doctor of Ministry thesis presents a project designed to meet a need of the Eden Community, an intentional Christian community, regarding the pathways it uses to shape regenerative Christian culture among college students in its apprenticeship program, ARC. In this thesis, I connect the pragmatic aims of the Eden Community to theological foundations regarding the importance of ecclesial diversity and creative contextualization, features that empower the church to embody a variety of life-giving “alternative stories” with the capacity to present the gospel as truly good news to the entire world.

In this project, a team of nine stakeholders met …

Designing A Program To Train Elders To Respond To #Metoo Experiences Of Adult Females In A Church Context, Jana H. Unruh

Doctor of Ministry Theses

ABSTRACT

This project intervention explores resolution of systemic issues of church-based sexual harassment, abuse, and violence, referred to as #MeToo, through design of a training program for elders. As theological foundation for the project, the Gospel of Luke frames positive approaches modern church leaders can align with in the quest for solutions to #MeToo. The Good Samaritan parable and the story of Mary and Martha extract valuable lessons for church elders addressing sexual harassment, abuse, and violence experiences of adult women. In Luke, we find fresh understanding for questions of #MeToo through the highly relevant concept of “neighbor.” Luke will …

George Phillip Holt, Sr. Papers, 1971-1972, G. P. Holt

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

Finding aid for the George Phillip Holt, Sr. Papers, 1971-1972.

David Edwin Harrell, Jr. Papers, 1923-2017, David Edwin Harrell Jr

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Finding Aid For Christian Scholars Conference Records, (1981-2009), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Finding aid for the Christian Scholars Conference Records, (1981-2009).

Implementing Vocational Training At Escuela Quiteña De Estudios Bíblicos, Joshua K. Marcum

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This DMin project addressed the problem of the absence of a viable training model to equip graduates of EQEB (Escuela Quiteña de Estudios Biblicos) for self-sustaining ministry. Based upon a theology of vocation, the project implemented and evaluated the inclusion of a technical-skills component to EQEB’s current seminary training. The project followed the integration of sixteen EQEB students in the vocational program implemented during the 2015-2016 school year. Qualitative research data gathered from five group interviews with these students, my own field notes, and a faculty interview provided the substance upon which I based the project´s findings. Over a seven-month …

Reframing Poverty For Christian Students, James Hensley

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This paper presents a project in which I led a group of students at a suburban Christian school in experiences that challenged them to be more engaged with those in their community who are experiencing an economic disadvantage. At the outset, the two presenting problems were: (1) a lack of experience with those who are at an economic disadvantage; and (2) a prevalence of troubling attitudes about poverty, namely, ambivalence toward helping people who live in poverty. A lack of concern for the poor is contrary to the teachings of Jesus. In response to this problem, two teachers and I …

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1994, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Christian Scholars Conference held at Pepperdine University from July 20-22, 1994. The theme for the conference was "Through the Eyes of Faith."

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1989, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference that took place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California from July 19-21, 1989.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1988, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Christian Scholars Conference that took place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California from July 20-22, 1988.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1987, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for Christian Scholars Conference that took place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California from July 22-24, 1987.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1986, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference held at Abilene Christian University from July 17-19, 1986. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1985, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference held at Abilene Christian University from July 19-21, 1985. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Christian Scholars Conference Brochure 1984, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Brochure for the 4th annual Christian Scholars Conference which was held from July 20-22, 1984 at Abilene Christian University. The three themes for the year were: From Exegesis to Theology, Professional Ethics, and Restoration Heritage: Theology and Ethics.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1984, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Christian Scholars Conference held from July 20-22, 1984 at Abilene Christian University. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1983, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the 3rd annual Christian Scholars Conference that was held at Abilene Christian University from July 22-24, 1983. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Elders Workshop Program 1982, Abilene Christian University Elders Workshop

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Elders Workshop held at Abilene Christian University from July 25-28, 1982. The Elders Workshop was held in conjunction with the Bible Teachers Workshop and the Ministers Renewal Workshop.

Minsters Renewal Workshop Program 1982, Abilene Christian University Ministers Renewal Workshop

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Ministers Renewal Workshop that was held at Abilene Christian University from July 25-28, 1982. The Ministers Renewal Workshop was held in conjunction with the Bible Teachers Workshop and the Elders Workshop.

Bible Teachers Workshop Program 1982, Abilene Christian University Bible Teachers' Workshop

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the 28th Annual Bible Teachers Workshop held at Abilene Christian University from July 25-28, 1982.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1982, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Second Annual Christian Scholars Conference which was held at Abilene Christian University from July 23-25, 1982.

The Pioneer: Vol. 11, No. 3, February 1928., Gunter College

ACU Archives Stone-Campbell Journals

No abstract provided.

Manual For Teachers: A Handbook Of Practical Suggestions And Help For Teachers, H. Leo Boles

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.