Practical Theology Commons^™

The Shema: Message And Method Of Discipling That Could Change The Church, Kathleen Beagles

Memory, Meaning & Faith

No abstract provided.

Bill Hull On A New Form Of Discipleship, Kathleen Beagles

Memory, Meaning & Faith

No abstract provided.

1 & 2 Thessalonians And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Colin Nicholl

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction 1 & 2 Thessalonians
2. Working Faith, Finishing Up, and Keeping the Faith (1 Thess 1:1-4:8; 4:13-5:28; 2 Thess 1:1-2:17)
3. Faithful Work (1 Thess 4:9-12, 2 Thess 3:6-16)
4. Christians are Expected to Work (1 Thess 4:9-12; 5:14)
5. Those Truly Unable To Work Should Receive Assistance (1 Thess 4:9-10)
6. Idleness (2 Thess 3:6-15)
7. Conclusion to 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Introduction To The Prophets, Theology Of Work Project, Alice Matthews

Theology of Work Project

1. Who Were the Prophets?
2. Situating the Prophets in Israel's History
3. Timeline of the Prophets

Daniel And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Kenneth Matthews

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Daniel
2. Is Daniel a Model for Christians Today?
3. The Big Picture of the Book of Daniel
4. Introduction: In Exile at Babylon U. (Daniel 1)
5. Theme A: God will Overthrow Pagan Kingdoms and Replace Them with His Own Kingdom (Daniel 2)
6. Theme B: Sufferings, Yet Rewards, for Faithful Witnesses to God in the Meantime (Daniel 3)
7. Theme C: Humbling and Overthrow of the Pagan King (Daniel 4)
8. Theme C Revisited: Humbling and Overthrow of the Pagan King (Daniel 5)
9. Theme B Revisited: Sufferings, Yet Rewards, for Faithful Witnesses to God in the Meantime (Daniel 6)
10. Theme A Revisited: God …

Mentoring As Ministry, Susan Marie Bollinger

Pastoral Institute

This project will take place during the 2006 and 2007 school years. I will be mentoring seven new teachers at the Medina Valley High School for two years. This program is in part a result of the No Child Left Behind Act. It is designed to reduce premature "leakage" from the profession of disillusioned new teachers by providing teachers with a trusted, supportive leadership and to ensure that the new teachers will grow in their profession to benefit their students, school and community. I will also provide spiritual support when needed and asked. I will maintain communications and meet with …

Jeremiah & Lamentations And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Joshua Moon, Alice Matthews

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Jeremiah and Lamentations
2. Jeremiah and His Times (Jeremiah and Lamentations)
3. An Overview of the Book of Jeremiah
4. Work-related Themes in the Book of Jeremiah
   • Calling to Work (Jeremiah 1)
   • Goodness and Defilement of Work (Jeremiah 2)
   • Acknowledgement of God's Provision (Jeremiah 5)
     • Material Success and Failure (Jeremiah 5)
   • Injustice, Greed, the Common Good and Integrity (Jeremiah 5-8)
   • Faith in God's Provision (Jeremiah 8-16)
   • Work Within a Balanced Life (Jeremiah 17)
   • Blessing the Wider Society Through Work (Jeremiah 29)
     • God's Presence Everywhere (Jeremiah 29)
     • Blessing for All Peoples (Jeremiah 29)
   • The Goodness of Work Restored (Jeremiah 30-33)
   • Slaves Set …

Ethics At Work Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Alistair Mackenzie, Wayne Kirkland

Theology of Work Project

1. Systematic Presentation of Ethics
   • Definitions
   • Different Approaches to Ethics
     • The Command Approach in Practice
       • What are God's rules? Is there a command for every occasion?
       • Looking for guiding principles
       • From guiding principles to one clear command
       • Three balancing principles
     • The Consequences Approach
       • The Bible and consequences
     • The Character Approach
       • Which Virtues?
       • Will the real Jesus please stand up?
     • Putting it all together
       • Solving major moral dilemmas
       • Everyday moral choices
       • Making ethical decisions in a fallen world
   • Conclusions
2. Narrative (Case) Presentation of Ethics
   • The Command Approach
     • What Are Wayne's Obligations According to Law?
     • A Rule for Every Occasion?
     • Larger Principles?
     • A …

Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Mark Roberts

Theology of Work Project

1. Overview of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Work
2. Galatians and Work
   • Introduction to Galatians
   • Understanding Life in Christ (Gal 1:6-4:31)
   • Living in Christ (Gal 5:1-6:10)
     • Living in the Spirit (Gal 5:13-23)
     • Working for the Good of Others (Gal 6:1-10)
     • Closing Remarks (Gal 6:11-18)
   • Conclusions (Galatians)
3. Ephesians and Work
   • Introduction to Ephesians
   • God's Grand Plan: A Theological Vision (Eph 1:1-3:21)
   • God's Grand Plan: A Practical Guide (Eph 4:1-6:24)
     • Working Hard for Good and for Giving (Eph 4:28)
     • Mutuality in Working for the Lord (Eph 5:21-6:9)
       • Christian Slaves (Eph 6:6-8)
       • Christian Masters (Eph 6:5-11)
   • Conclusions (Ephesians)
4. Philippians and Work
   • Introduction to Philippians
   • God's …

Prophets And Pastors, David Hamstra

Memory, Meaning & Faith

No abstract provided.

Ezekiel And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Steven Mason

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Ezekiel
2. Ezekiel 1-17
3. Ezekiel 18
   • The Righteous Man Does Not Oppress, But Restores to the Debtor His Pledge (Ezek 18:5, 7)
   • The Righteous Man Does Not Steal, But Instead Feeds the Hungry and Clothes the Naked (Ezek 18:7b)
   • The Righteous Man Does Not Take Advance or Accrued Interest (Ezek 18:8a)
   • The Righteous Man Does No Wrong, But Judges Fairly Between Parties (Ezek 18:8b)
4. Ezekiel 22
5. Ezekiel 26-28
6. Ezekiel 33
7. Ezekiel 34
8. The Covenantal Hope (Ezek 35-48)

Revelation And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Sean Mcdonough

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Revelation
2. The Time of God's Kingdom is Near (Revelation 1)
3. Messages to the Churches (Revelation 2 and 3)
4. The Throne Room of God (Revelation 4 and 5)
5. The Strange Way Forward (Revelation 6-16)
6. A Tale of Two Cities (Revelation 17-22)
7. Applications in Today’s Workplace (Revelation)

Pastors And Life In The Public Square, Skip Bell

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Pastors And Life In The Public Square, Skip Bell

Skip Bell

No abstract provided.

Clark Memorandum: Fall 2010, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Byu Law School Alumni Association, J. Reuben Clark Law School

The Clark Memorandum

• A Walk of Thanksgiving (David Dominguez)
• Carl S. Hawkins (1926-2010)
• Carl Hawkins, Teacher (Monte Stewart)
• Keys to Being Happy, Successful, and Fulfilled (J. Clifford Wallace)
• "How Shall This Be?" (Jane H. Wise)
• Essentials of a Mormon Jurisprudence (John W. Welch)

Vocation Overview, Theology Of Work Project, William Messenger

Theology of Work Project

1. Types of God's calling
   • The call to belong to Christ and participate in his redemptive work in the world
   • The universal call to work
   • Calling to life, not only to work
   • God's guidance to particular work
2. Discerning God's guidance to a particular kind of work
   • Direct, unmistakable call to particular work
   • Guidance to a job or profession
     • The needs of the world
     • Your skills and gifts
     • Your truest desires
     • Freedom in Christ
   • Church work – a higher calling?
   • Changing jobs
   • Discerning God’s guidance for how you work
3. Conclusions about calling

Song Of Songs And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Duane Garrett

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Song of Songs
2. Hardship and the Beauty of Work (Song of Songs 1:1-8)
3. When Work is a Pleasure (Song of Songs 1:9-2:17)
4. Passion, Family and Work (Song of Songs 3:1-8:5)
5. Joy (Song of Songs 8:6-14)
6. Conclusion to Song of Songs
7. Key Verses and Themes in Song of Songs

Leisure In The Life Of The 21st Century Black Church: Re-Thinking The Gift, Steven N. Waller Ph.D.

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

Scholarship devoted to examining the role that leisure plays in the life of the Black Church is lacking. Leisure is an important facet of congregational life in African American churches and permeates congregational dynamics on multiple levels. The purpose of this essay is to examine leisure in the life of the Black Church and posit how a healthy, theologically accurate understanding of the value of leisure can help with health and wellness promotion, community-economic development and church growth. The Black Church is defined as the eight historically Black denominations: African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Christian Methodist Episcopal, Church …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Mariano Avila, Lyle D. Bierma, John Bolt, John W. Cooper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Belhar Confession
3 - Confession of Belhar
5 - Making Shalom: The Belhar Confession by Mariano Avila
6 - Adopting the Belhar: Confession or Testimony? by Lyle D. Bierma
8 - Necessary Testimony—Flawed Confession? by John Bolt
10 - Context and Confusion: What Does the Belhar Confess? by John Cooper
12 - The Belhar Speaks Today by Ronald J. Feenstra

Departments
14 - Formation for Ministry

The Santa Clara Strength Of Religious Faith Questionnaire: Assessing Faith Engagement In A Brief And Nondenominational Manner, Thomas G. Plante

Psychology

The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire is a brief (10-item, or five-item short form version), reliable and valid self report measure assessing strength of religious faith and engagement suitable for use with multiple religious traditions, denominations, and perspectives. It has been used in medical, student, psychiatric, substance abuse, and among general populations nationally and internationally and among multiple cultures and languages. Brief non denominational self report measures of religious and faith engagement that have demonstrated reliability and validity are not common but can have potential for general utility in both clinical and research settings. This article provides an …

Saved For A Purpose, Keren Toms

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Changing Our World, Keri Suarez

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Concordia Seminary Magazine | Fall 2010, Paul Devantier

Concordia Seminary Magazine

Celebrating God's Blessings.

A Full Experience, Vi Kram Panchal

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Mark Roberts

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther
2. Restoration of the Temple (Ezra 1:1-6:22)
3. Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase One: The Work of Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10:44)
4. Restoration of the Wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-7:73)
   • Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide (Nehemiah 1:1-1:10)
   • Does Trusting God Mean Turning to Prayer, Taking "Practical" Action, or Both? (Nehemiah 1:11-4:23)
   • Connecting Lending Practices to the Fear of the Lord (Nehemiah 5:1-5:19)
   • Nehemiah Gives Credit to God (Nehemiah 6:1-7:73)
5. Restoration of Covenant Life, Phase Two: Ezra and Nehemiah Together (Nehemiah 8:1-13:31)
6. Working Within a Fallen System (Esther)
7. God’s Hidden Hand and Human Response (Esther)
8. Conclusions to Ezra, Nehemiah & …

Are We Confused About Ordination?, Denis Fortin

Memory, Meaning & Faith

No abstract provided.

Seventh-Day Adventist Organizational Leadership Behavior: An Exploration Of Ethical Issues, Stan Patterson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Seventh-Day Adventist Organizational Leadership Behavior: An Exploration Of Ethical Issues, Stan Patterson

Stanley E. Patterson

No abstract provided.

Sandy And The Sabbath, Samantha Snively

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Center For Youth Evangelism Announces New Assistant Director, Keri Suarez

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.