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The Intersection Of Leadership And Spirituality: A Qualitative Study Exploring The Thinking And Behavioral Attributes Of Leaders Who Identify As Spiritual, D. S. Goldberg

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"the primary question was does spirituality influence leaders’ thinking and behaviors. the secondary questions included an exploration around ways spirituality influences thinking and behaviors. it also explored the questions as to spirituality informing the ways leaders can be challenging within their organizations, and if acknowledging one’s spirituality publically helps or hinders building effective teams. the highlights of the research include the finding that spirituality does indeed influence everything a leader does and is, whether thinking or behavior attributes, and the process of a leader’s questioning."

An Examination In The Role Of Spirituality In The Development Of The Moral Component Of Authentic Leadership Through A Sociorhetorical Analysis Of Paul's Letter To Titus, J. D. Henson

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"this study examined the role of spirituality in the moral development component of authentic leadership in comparison to leadership principles found in the Epistle to titus. the study of moral development was drawn from literature on authentic leadership theory, spiritual leadership theory, and preexisting frameworks of moral agency, self-concept, and the stages of moral development. the exegetical process followed the methodology of sociorhetorical analysis and was interpreted for the moral, ethical, and leadership principles found in the pericope. the study yielded five themes of leadership from which 10 principles of leadership were discovered as found in Paul's letter to Titus. …

The Role Of Spirituality In The Leadership Style Of Organizational Leaders, A. S. Koko

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"the transcendental phenomenology research design was used to investigate the essence or meaning of these leaders’ experiences regarding their spirituality and leadership style as they were currently experiencing it. the knowledge obtained from this study explained spirituality, consciousness, and cognition’s role in leadership style, which can be applied to the fields of sports, politics, organizational management, coaching, mentoring, leadership, employee recruitment, and other areas of society or within any organization where leadership performance is important. the conclusion from this study was that organizational leaders who self-identified as being spiritual demonstrated compassion when relating with their employees and others. these organizational …

Spiritual Leadership In Religious Organizations: A Grounded Theory Study, K. S. Washington

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"research has not yet identified one specific style or set of characteristics that represents overall leadership effectiveness among christian pastors. this grounded theory qualitative study examined spiritual leadership in religious organizations in order to develop a theoretical model of effective leadership for pastors...the results of this study suggested the presence of five themes related to pastoral effectiveness in non-denominational christian churches: (a) communication; (b) personal development; (c) business acumen; (d) religious practices; and (e) relationships."

Superbosses, Joseph Bates

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"there has long been a disconnect between church membership and discipleship. Superbosses provides leaders of christian churches access to a discipleship model that is proven to work. the author emphasizes the personal development of each person within the organization. As people realize their true potential, are inspired, trained, equipped, and set free to accomplish their god given purpose in life, they will grow and pursue excellence with a passion rarely seen."

Corporatization Of The Church Compromises Christian’S Priorities, Purpose, And Practices, Edwin Alston

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In effort to mainstream its exposure, income, agenda, and influence among the people all over the world, some churches have embraced a corporate model in operating and ministering to the masses. Corporatization advocates business mindset, which leads to less sensitivity to building a relationship with God. This trend focuses on revenue and the bottom line. By seeking a self-gratifying importance in society, a growing number of churches are no longer the institution that houses individuals who serve as the salt of the earth and light of the world. This strategy minimizes spiritual formation and discipleship in order to promote a …

Five Steps For Developing Biblical Pastoral Leadership Teams Within South Korean Presbyterian Churches, Yeongkwang Yoon

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to suggest five steps for developing biblical pastoral leadership teams within South Korean Presbyterian churches, which are presently stagnating and declining under their non-biblical leadership. Growth of a church is directly dependent upon a healthy body of leaders who reflect sound biblical leadership, and the senior pastors of South Korean Presbyterian churches must intentionally conform all non-biblical leadership styles within their churches to biblical pastoral leadership. This project will attempt to provide the pastors of South Korean Presbyterian churches five steps for developing a biblical pastoral leadership team by identifying the relationship between church …

The Relationship Between Religious Commitment And Bible Literacy In Suburban New York And New Jersey Christian High School Juniors And Seniors, Pradeep Emmanuel Stephen

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This correlative study explored the relationship between the religious commitment of junior and senior Christian high school students and their level of Bible literacy as indicated by their respective scores on the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL) and Assessment of Bible Knowledge Test (ABKT). Using a non-parametric Spearman’s rho statistic for a correlation test, the study fills a gap in the literature by analyzing the strength of the relationship between students’ levels of Bible literacy and outcomes on the specific religiosity subscales on the DUREL instrument, including Organizational Religious Activity (ORA), Non-Organizational Activity (NORA) and Intrinsic Religiosity (IR). A non-random …

Whoever Is Among You Of All His People, Let Him Go Up : A Literary-Rhetorical Analysis Of The Exile-Restoration Topos In 1-2 Chronicles, Jordan Patrick Guy

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Spiritual Gifts, Pastoring, And Gender: An Ongoing Dialogue, Boubakar Sanou

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"in Joel 2:28-29, god promises an innovation regarding how he will make his Spirit available in the last days ... god promises to give his Spirit and gifts without discrimination to both genders (“your sons and daughters,” and “both men and women”), young and old, from all walks of life, races, and social strata. in Acts 2:16-21, the apostle Peter quotes Joel 2:28-32 to assert that the equal filling of the Spirit for the 120 disciples (among whom were women, cf. Acts 1:14) was an element of the fulfillment of god’s promise through the prophet Joel. he also points out …

Propers 16 (Pentecost 12) Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on Proper 16 of Series A and makes suggestions for preaching.

Trinity 11 One Year Series 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the propers for the Eleventh Sunday after the Trinity in the One Year Lectionary and offers ideas for preaching.

Propers 15 (Pentecost 11) Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on Proper 15 of the Three Year Lectionary and offers ideas for sermons.

Trinity 10 One Year Series, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

No abstract provided.

Theological Foundations Of Pastoral Care In Catholic Universities, Thomas V. Gourlay

eJournal of Catholic Education in Australasia

One defining element of life in any Catholic educational institution, whether it be primary, secondary, or tertiary, is the focus on pastoral care for staff and students. This paper provides a distinctly Catholic definition of the term ‘pastoral care’ and briefly examines the theological foundations that underpin this concept, particularly, in relation to its application in the Catholic university. The paper traces the motif of pastoral care through the Scriptures and, building on insights from St. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities, Ex Corde Ecclesiae (1990) and the broader theological anthropology of the Vatican II Council. The …

Propers 14 (Pentecost 10) Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on Proper Fourteen of Series A and offers ideas for preaching.

Trinity 9 One Year Series 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

No abstract provided.

Número 36: Transfiguración - Cuarto Domingo De Cuaresma

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

Domingo 02.03.2003 – Transfiguración
Salmo 50:1‑6; 2 Reyes 2:1‑12; 2 Corintios 4:3‑6; Marcos 9:2‑9

Domingo 09.03.2003 – Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 25:1‑10; Génesis 9:8‑17; 1 Pedro 3:18‑22; Marcos 1:9‑15

Domingo 16.03.2003 – Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 22:23‑31; Génesis 17:1‑7 y 15‑16; Romanos 4:13‑25; Marcos 8:31‑38

Domingo 23.03.2003 – Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 19; Éxodo 20:1‑17; 1 Corintios 1:18‑25; Juan 2:13‑22

Domingo 30.03.2003 – Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 107:1‑3 y 17‑22; Números 21:4‑9; Efesios 2:1‑10; Juan 3:14‑21

Número 35: 4º Domingo De Epifanía - 7º Domingo De Epifanía

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

Domingo 02.02.2003 – 4º Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 111; Deuteronomio 18:15‑20; 1º Corintios 8:1‑13; Marcos 1:21‑28

Domingo 09.02.2003 – 5º Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 147:1‑11; Isaías 40:21‑31; 1º Corintios 9:16‑23; Marcos 1:29‑39

Domingo 16.02.2003 – 6º Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 30; 2 Reyes 5:1‑14; 1º Corintios 9:24‑27; Marcos 1:40‑45

Domingo 23.02.2003 – 7º Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 41; Isaías 43:18‑25; 2º Corintios 1:18‑22; Marcos 2:1‑12

Número 34: Segundo Domingo Después De Navidad - Tercer Domingo De Epifanía

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

Domingo 05.01.2003 – Segundo Domingo después de Navidad
Salmo 147:13-21, Jeremías 31:7-14, Efesios 1:3-14, Juan 1: 10-18.

Domingo 12.01.2003 – Primer Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 29, Génesis 1:1‑5, Hechos 19:1‑7, Marcos 1:4‑11

Domingo 19.01.2003 – Segundo Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 139:1‑5, 12‑17, 1 Samuel 3:1‑20; 1 Corintios 6:12‑20, Juan 1:43‑51

Domingo 26.01.2003 – Tercer Domingo de Epifanía
Salmo 62:6‑14, Jonás 3:1‑5.10; 1 Corintios 7:29‑31, Marcos 1:14‑20