A Pastoral Theology Of Congregational Care And Leadership: Nurturing Emergence,
2010
University of Denver
A Pastoral Theology Of Congregational Care And Leadership: Nurturing Emergence, Carol P. Jeunnette
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
As with all bodies, congregational bodies experience challenges to their health, well-being, and ability to function as they desire. Problems in faith communities range from severe, intractable conflict to lethargy and decline, with far-ranging effects. The practice of offering pastoral care to individuals experiencing difficulties is rooted deeply in the Judeo-Christian tradition. There is, however, no explicit tradition of pastoral care for corporate congregational bodies experiencing difficulties. This dissertation draws on Bowen Family Systems Theory and its application by Edwin Friedman to congregations and leadership, in conjunction with aspects of process theology, to develop a pastoral theology of congregational care …
Divination In 1 Samuel 28 And Beyond: An African Study In The Politics Of Translation,
2010
University of Denver
Divination In 1 Samuel 28 And Beyond: An African Study In The Politics Of Translation, J.Kabamba Kiboko
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation examines the language of divination in the HB, particularly in 1 Samuel 28:3-27--the oft-called "Witch of Endor" passage. My thesis is that much of the vocabulary of divination in this passage and beyond has been mistranslated in authorized English and other translations used in Africa and in scholarly writings. I argue that the woman of Endor is not a witch, which is a label that has a long negative social history and has often led to violence against those so labeled. The woman of Endor is, rather, a diviner, much like other ancient Near Eastern and modern African …
"You Alone Are God" A Canonical Reading Of Psalm 86.,
2010
Calvin Theological Seminary
"You Alone Are God" A Canonical Reading Of Psalm 86., Elizabeth Kao Holmlund
CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses
Canonical readings of the biblical psalms have become increasingly popular of late and represent a positive trend away from fragmentation of the Psalter into its "original" and component parts and towards greater recognition of the value of the Psalter's final form and its theology. However, the methods and parameters of a canonical approach to the psalms require further definition. An exegetical methodology incorporating a wide variety of methodological tools alongside a canonical approach was thus proposed and subsequently tested on Psalm 86. The unique features of Psalm 86—its attribution to David (in a book of the Psalter with no other …
Darwin And The Gospel Commission,
2010
Southern Adventist University
Darwin And The Gospel Commission, Stephen Bauer
Perspective Digest
No abstract provided.
Review: God's Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights From The Bible And The Early Church,
2010
Liberty University
Review: God's Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights From The Bible And The Early Church, Michael S. Jones
SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
8 Great Dates For Moms And Daughters,
2010
Cedarville University
8 Great Dates For Moms And Daughters, Dannah (Barker) Gresh
Alumni Book Gallery
With all the pressures and influences of today's world, Christian moms worry about their little girls and how they will grow up. Quality time between a mom and a daughter can be the greatest protection against the world's pressures to make a girl mature too quickly. Knowing this, Dannah Gresh, popular speaker and founder of the Secret Keeper Girl conferences, has developed a host of dating ideas to help moms invest the time needed to deeply connect with their daughters. 8 Great Dates includes fun mother-daughter get-togethers, perfect one-on-one or for a small group of moms and their energetic 8-12 …
Revisiting The Empty Tomb: The Early History Of Easter,
2010
Huron University
Revisiting The Empty Tomb: The Early History Of Easter, Daniel A. Smith
Faculty Publications
The Gospels disagree on what happened at the empty tomb, on who was there, and on what they saw or heard. The fact that our earliest written witness to the risen Christ, Paul, says nothing of the empty tomb has long provoked the question, what did early believers know about Easter, and when did they know it? Daniel A. Smith seeks to get behind the theological and apologetic concern to "prove" the resurrection and asks, where did the accounts of the early tomb come from, and what purpose did they originally serve? He shows that Paul is a valuable witness …
Seeing A Pneuma(Tic Body): The Apologetic Interests Of Luke 24:36–43,
2010
Huron University College
Seeing A Pneuma(Tic Body): The Apologetic Interests Of Luke 24:36–43, Daniel A. Smith
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Q&A: Problem Of Pain And Suffering,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: Problem Of Pain And Suffering, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Q&A: Theology,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: Theology, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Q&A: The Deity Of Jesus Christ,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: The Deity Of Jesus Christ, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Q&A: The Reliability And Inspiration Of The Bible,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: The Reliability And Inspiration Of The Bible, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Q&A: The Historical Jesus,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: The Historical Jesus, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Q&A: Near-Death Experiences And Life After Death,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: Near-Death Experiences And Life After Death, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Q&A: Publications,
2010
Liberty University
Q&A: Publications, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Evangelical Revivals On Global Mission: The Case Of North American Evangelicals In Brazil In The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries,
2010
Liberty University
The Impact Of Evangelical Revivals On Global Mission: The Case Of North American Evangelicals In Brazil In The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries, Edward L. Smither
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
The aim of the current article is to show that an important element behind the establishment of evangelical missions to Brazil – particularly during the pioneering stages – was evangelical revival, especially that which occurred in North America during the nineteenth century. Following a brief introduction to the general relationship between eighteenth- and nineteenth century revivals and evangelical missions, I shall endeavour to support historically the commonly accepted, yet often unsubstantiated, correlation between such movements of revival and mission. Firstly, I will show the significant paradigm shift in missional thinking, which took place in the nineteenth century, as North American …
Question 54 - What Are Some False Views Concerning Inspiration?,
2010
Liberty University
Question 54 - What Are Some False Views Concerning Inspiration?, Harold Willmington
101 Most Asked Questions
No abstract provided.
The Israel Of God: A Literary-Historical And Sociological Examination Of Paul's Use Of Israel,
2010
Gardner-Webb University
The Israel Of God: A Literary-Historical And Sociological Examination Of Paul's Use Of Israel, Thomas Joshua Whitley
MA in Religion Theses
This paper attempts to test the hypothesis that the meaning of the term "Israel" actually was open to debate and that Paul was not the only one who defined "Israel" in such a way as to endorse a particular understanding of the term. This paper further examines whether there was literary precedence for Paul's use of Israel. These claims are examined how the use of "Israel" expanded during the relatively short period of time between the appearance of post-exilic Israelite literature and Paul's writings. This is accomplished by citing various examples of Jewish and Christian literature during this time period.
Reading The Story Of Miriai On Two Levels: Evidence From Mandaean Anti-Jewish Polemic About The Origins And Setting Of Early Mandaeism,
2010
Butler University
Reading The Story Of Miriai On Two Levels: Evidence From Mandaean Anti-Jewish Polemic About The Origins And Setting Of Early Mandaeism, James F. Mcgrath
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
New Testament scholars, drawing on Mandaean sources to shed light on the Gospel of John, may have done more harm than good to both Johannine and Mandaean studies. Nonetheless, approaches to the Gospel of John developed over the past 50 years have shed light on the Gospel’s Jewish context and the clues its polemical emphases can provide about the time and setting in which it was written. J. L. Martyn’s suggestion that the Gospel of John can be read on “two levels”, telling us about the context in which it was written while telling a story set in the time …
Communally Discerning A Covenant Of Hospitality For The Care Of Children At Westview Boys' Home,
2010
Westview Boys' Home
Communally Discerning A Covenant Of Hospitality For The Care Of Children At Westview Boys' Home, Ron Bruner
Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations
This project addressed the lack of a covenant defining the practice of hospitality towards children for team members of Westview Boys’ Home. The purpose of the project was to facilitate the creation of such a covenant. The Westview ministry team already claimed hospitality as a strength; the hope was that reframing the ministry around this strength would improve the quality of care for children and the quality of life for the community. Invited into a communal discernment process (the methodology), the ministry team invested weeks in the examination of biblical texts, theological tradition, personal and communal narratives, cultural trends, psychological …
