Strong Church, Weak Catholicism: Transformations In Brazilian Catholicism,
2021
College of the Holy Cross
Strong Church, Weak Catholicism: Transformations In Brazilian Catholicism, Carlos Alberto Steil, Rodrigo Toniol
Journal of Global Catholicism
In this paper we explore data on Catholicism from the 2010 census in Brazil, as well as other data from the Center for Religious Statistics and Social Investigation. Using these statistics, we question those arguments that explain the reduction in the number of Catholics in Brazilian society as a problem in the institution’s adaptation in response to the challenges of evangelization, or as a lack of ministerial vocations to meet the religious demands of the people. Pursuing an alternative argument, we consider the weakening of the relationship between the Catholic institution and traditional popular Catholicism to be a fundamental aspect …
Editor's Introduction,
2021
College of the Holy Cross
Editor's Introduction, Marc Roscoe Loustau
Journal of Global Catholicism
No abstract provided.
Placing God: Defining “Post-Christianity” For Contemporary Japanese Christians,
2021
The University of San Francisco
Placing God: Defining “Post-Christianity” For Contemporary Japanese Christians, Leryan Anthony Burrey
Master's Projects and Capstones
This work suggests that we consider a new, working definition of post-Christianity. This new paradigm is in response to Western Christian thought being too dominant a force that fails to take into enough account other global experiences— like those of Japanese Christians. These reflections are based on scholarly opinions claiming that Christianity is a “global culture,” and ultimately argues for more international inclusivity in Western Christian thought and institutions, especially regarding the Asia-Pacific. Moreover, this paper illuminates how iitoko dori allows Christian thought to peacefully coexist in Japan’s greater society. The research also explores specific Japanese cultural practices that make …
In Search Of The Best Practices In Preaching On Christian Stewardship,
2021
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
In Search Of The Best Practices In Preaching On Christian Stewardship, Mitchel Schuessler
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
Pastors are challenged to preach Christian stewardship within their parishes in a way that they not only overcome the personal and congregational biases against stewardship sermons, but will also assist their congregations to the grow in their knowledge of stewardship and help them to become better Christian stewards. This project sought to find pastors that have discovered ways to preach stewardship that increased the congregational stewardship life and assisted individual members to become better stewards. This study intends to help the parish pastor to learn how to address stewardship on a regular basis, be more confident in his preaching of …
Missional Social Media: Content And Strategies For Missions Organizations,
2021
Liberty University
Missional Social Media: Content And Strategies For Missions Organizations, Kathryn Larson
Senior Honors Theses
Technology can be used in amazing and creative ways to spread the gospel and create community across borders. The Apostle Paul used the communication tool of his time, letters, to communicate with churches from a distance. Today’s tools include social media which, when used properly and with intent, can positively influence an organization in the name of the gospel. Missions organizations have an incredible opportunity to use strategies and content to create a viable social media ministry. Theories such as the Community Development Theory and various reception theories contribute to an understanding of two-way communication and engagement between organization and …
Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults,
2021
Southern Adventist University
Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults, Trisney Bocala
Student Research
This research aims to answer the question of which social media platforms youth prefer and what types of content they prefer. Using data collected from a quantitative survey, this research seeks to identify the most-used social media platforms and most appealing formats of content so that Seventh-day Adventist churches, media organizations, and digital missionaries can more effectively utilize social media as a tool for evangelism among youth, defined as 15 to 24 years of age.
Exploring Missional Partnership Practices Between The Littleton Church Of Christ And Her Peruvian Missionary Partners Through Dwelling In The Word,
2021
Abilene Christian University
Exploring Missional Partnership Practices Between The Littleton Church Of Christ And Her Peruvian Missionary Partners Through Dwelling In The Word, Justin L. Thompson
Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations
This Doctor of Ministry thesis presents the results of a project in which twelve individuals from two churches on two continents (North and South America) came together via video conference to explore missional partnership practices. These two churches connected through a common missionary and utilized a spiritual discipline called Dwelling in the Word to cultivate relationships, thereby creating a pathway to shared discovery of partnership practices. The problem I identify at the beginning regards transactional partnership, which commonly propels churches toward relationships that treat the other as unequal partners through unilateral, top-down interactions. In response, I present a perichoresis-inspired …
Welcoming Vulnerable Children Who Need Help From Today's Church,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Welcoming Vulnerable Children Who Need Help From Today's Church, Nega M. Zeleke
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Comparative Study On Church Health Between Churches Led By Bi-Vocational Pastors And Those Led By Full-Time Pastors In Faith Ministries Church In Zimbabwe,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
A Comparative Study On Church Health Between Churches Led By Bi-Vocational Pastors And Those Led By Full-Time Pastors In Faith Ministries Church In Zimbabwe, Christopher Chisale
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Planting Pastors : Identifying, Assessing, And Recruiting Potential Church Planting Leadership,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Church Planting Pastors : Identifying, Assessing, And Recruiting Potential Church Planting Leadership, Paul Marzahn
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Short-Term Mission Trips On Religiosity And Motivations For Helping In College Students,
2021
Liberty University
The Impact Of Short-Term Mission Trips On Religiosity And Motivations For Helping In College Students, Patricia Minerva Cepeda-Russell
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
There is an abundant amount of research on the negative aspects of short-term mission trips; however, there is a lack of literature that reflects the religiosity of college students and studies using religious assessments for the specific age range of 18-25. The current research intends to answer the following three questions: Does going on short-term mission trips make a difference in religiosity in the lives of college students who participate? What is the mean difference in religiosity practices between college students that participated in short-term mission trips compared to those that did not? What are the motivating factors that lead …
Ministry Formation Of Emerging Christian Leaders : Equipping Emerging Leaders To Minister Among The Marginalized,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Ministry Formation Of Emerging Christian Leaders : Equipping Emerging Leaders To Minister Among The Marginalized, Sithembiso Hlophe
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Growing Female Leaders : Best Practices In Identifying And Mentoring In The Htb Network,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Growing Female Leaders : Best Practices In Identifying And Mentoring In The Htb Network, Sarah Mcdonald Haden
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Mentoring Young People Aged Eighteen To Thirty-Five Through Military Chaplaincy In Ghana,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
The Impact Of Mentoring Young People Aged Eighteen To Thirty-Five Through Military Chaplaincy In Ghana, Noah Boahen
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Us-Based Ghanaian Methodist Young People : Improving Their Participation In And Commitment To Church,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Us-Based Ghanaian Methodist Young People : Improving Their Participation In And Commitment To Church, Samuel Osam-Duodu
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Biblically Based Parenting Style In Anglican Church Arochukwu,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
A Biblically Based Parenting Style In Anglican Church Arochukwu, Johnson Chibueze Onuoha
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Leadership Transition Test : The Challenge Of The Anglican Church Of Kenya,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Church Leadership Transition Test : The Challenge Of The Anglican Church Of Kenya, Sammy Ng'ang'a Wainaina
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Equipping For Ministry : Training Rural Pastors To Preach Evangelism And Discipleship In Liberia,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Equipping For Ministry : Training Rural Pastors To Preach Evangelism And Discipleship In Liberia, George D. Wilson Jr.
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Holistic Transformation : The Importance Of Faith And Works In Major Christian Communities Of The Kathmandu Valley,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Holistic Transformation : The Importance Of Faith And Works In Major Christian Communities Of The Kathmandu Valley, Thakur Prasad Paudel
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Discipling With Purpose : Best Practices In Light Of God's Telos For Discipleship,
2021
Asbury Theological Seminary
Discipling With Purpose : Best Practices In Light Of God's Telos For Discipleship, Leighton St. Aubin Mcfarlane
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
