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Burnout Among African American Pastors: A Biblical And Practical Solution, Ronald Strong 2017 Liberty University

Burnout Among African American Pastors: A Biblical And Practical Solution, Ronald Strong

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Pastors are dropping out of the Christian ministry at an alarming rate. These spiritual leaders often experience burnout due to excessive demands, which lead to physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion, impairing their pastoral effectiveness. Qualitative and quantitative surveys and interviews were used to determine the relationship between burnout and ministry effectiveness by focusing on three mitigating factors: physical, emotional, and spiritual rest. The results identified overall fatigue as the primary cause of spiritual aridness and pastoral failings. Using this research, this thesis provides a model for holistic health with specific solutions for ministry burnout, thereby, improving pastoral effectiveness.


Before God And These Witnesses: An Evangelistic Guide To Weddings, David Anderson 2017 Liberty University

Before God And These Witnesses: An Evangelistic Guide To Weddings, David Anderson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Every year, according to the Center for Disease Control, an average of 2.3 million couples wed in the United States, while nearly 900,000 divorces occur. One fourth of couples marry outside of a church. Though most ceremonies take place in a church building, the church’s presence is small. An opportunity exists to reach receptive engaged couples and provide needed counseling services to those marrying outside of the church. Premarital counseling reduces the risk of divorce approximately 30 percent. To impact marriages and see growth, the church must take a proactive and evangelistic role in providing premarital counseling and weddings services …


A Church Planting Church In South Korea: A Case Study On Missional Outreach, Deokjong Bang 2017 Liberty University

A Church Planting Church In South Korea: A Case Study On Missional Outreach, Deokjong Bang

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Gallup Korea, in 2015, reported that 30% of people under 30 years old had stopped attending churches in South Korea during last ten years. The primary reasons that young people leave a church is secularization of growth-oriented churches represented by huge buildings, power-oriented pastors and lack of morality of Christians. Therefore, a new church model that will engage young people is required for Korean Christianity. The missional church movement can be an alternative model for churches in South Korea. That is because the movement pursues a small church, a non-power-oriented pastor, and real life as a disciple of Jesus. Based …


Connecting The Dots : Role Of Storytelling In Character Development And Leadership Practice Of One Rock Mentors, Associates And Mentees, Joanna E. Williamson 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Connecting The Dots : Role Of Storytelling In Character Development And Leadership Practice Of One Rock Mentors, Associates And Mentees, Joanna E. Williamson

ATS Dissertations

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Preaching Wesley's Ordo Salutis : A Study In Wesleyan Theology Today, Edward E. Beedle 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Preaching Wesley's Ordo Salutis : A Study In Wesleyan Theology Today, Edward E. Beedle

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Romans 12 Living : Older Adults And The Call To Serve, Jeffrey Arthur Hosmer 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Romans 12 Living : Older Adults And The Call To Serve, Jeffrey Arthur Hosmer

ATS Dissertations

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A Second Birth : Multi-Site Ministry As A Means Of Church Revitalization In The United Methodist Church, Christopher R. Schmidt 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

A Second Birth : Multi-Site Ministry As A Means Of Church Revitalization In The United Methodist Church, Christopher R. Schmidt

ATS Dissertations

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Spiritual Friendships : Rediscovering A Means Of Christian Discipleship In The Local Church, Carolyn Diane Nettles 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Spiritual Friendships : Rediscovering A Means Of Christian Discipleship In The Local Church, Carolyn Diane Nettles

ATS Dissertations

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Cultures Of Intentional Connection : Effective Ministry Practices Of Congregations With Their Daycares And Schools, Mark C. Caldwell 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Cultures Of Intentional Connection : Effective Ministry Practices Of Congregations With Their Daycares And Schools, Mark C. Caldwell

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Short Term Missions As Discipleship : Best Practices For Real Life Impact, Mark A. Byrom 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Short Term Missions As Discipleship : Best Practices For Real Life Impact, Mark A. Byrom

ATS Dissertations

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Christward Movement Among Urban Dwellers In North India : A Study On Delhi, Jaison George P. V. 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Christward Movement Among Urban Dwellers In North India : A Study On Delhi, Jaison George P. V.

ATS Dissertations

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Missional Leadership : A Case Study Of The Representative Congregations Of Methodist, Presbyterian, And Other Churches In Tahan-Kalaymyo, Sagaing Region, Lal Thla Muana 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Missional Leadership : A Case Study Of The Representative Congregations Of Methodist, Presbyterian, And Other Churches In Tahan-Kalaymyo, Sagaing Region, Lal Thla Muana

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Stewardship In The Church : The Theology And Practice Of Tithing, Offerings, And Stewardship In Evangelical Churches Of Russia, Sergey Chervonenko 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Stewardship In The Church : The Theology And Practice Of Tithing, Offerings, And Stewardship In Evangelical Churches Of Russia, Sergey Chervonenko

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Between Church Health And A Merged Congregations In The Kentucky Conference, Eliseo A. Mejia-Leiva 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

The Relationship Between Church Health And A Merged Congregations In The Kentucky Conference, Eliseo A. Mejia-Leiva

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Revive Us Again : Intergenerational Ministry As A Strategy For The Revitalization Of Bongshin Church In Seoul, Korea, Jung Jun Kim 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Revive Us Again : Intergenerational Ministry As A Strategy For The Revitalization Of Bongshin Church In Seoul, Korea, Jung Jun Kim

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Overflow In Young Christian Leaders : Factors Leadng To Emptiness Or Fullness, Carey D. Akin 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Overflow In Young Christian Leaders : Factors Leadng To Emptiness Or Fullness, Carey D. Akin

ATS Dissertations

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Salvific Relationship : Exploring The Relationships Between Spiritual Growth And Missional Service In The Wichitas District Of The Oklahoma Annual Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Matthew B. Scraper 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Salvific Relationship : Exploring The Relationships Between Spiritual Growth And Missional Service In The Wichitas District Of The Oklahoma Annual Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Matthew B. Scraper

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Entrepreneurial Church Planting (Ecp) As A Model Of Fresh Expressions In The South Korean Context : Case Studies Exploring Relationships Between Church Planting And Social Capital, Sang Rak Joo 2017 Asbury Theological Seminary

Entrepreneurial Church Planting (Ecp) As A Model Of Fresh Expressions In The South Korean Context : Case Studies Exploring Relationships Between Church Planting And Social Capital, Sang Rak Joo

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Easter 3 Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt 2017 Concordia University - Portland

Easter 3 Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

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Easter 3 One Year Series 2017, Phillip L. Brandt 2017 Concordia University - Portland

Easter 3 One Year Series 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

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