The Case For Prioritism: Part 2,
2016
Columbia International University
The Case For Prioritism: Part 2, Christopher R. Little
Great Commission Research Journal
Debate is no stranger to evangelicalism. Rigorous dialogue among evangelicals ought to be welcomed as it clarifies issues, forms convictions, and sets agendas. The missiological disagreement between prioritists and holists is a case in point. Prioritists feel constrained to redress holistic reconfigurations of such fundamental concepts as gospel, kingdom, and mission. For the sake of the nations, this article seeks to compare and contrast prioritism with holism, trace the historical emergence of evangelical holism, offer reasons why prioritism more accurately represents a biblically informed approach to mission, and concludes with means by which readers can determine which viewpoint to affirm …
Technology-Based Oral Ministry Strategies: The Bridge Between Western Literate And Majority World Oral Contexts,
2016
Biola University
Technology-Based Oral Ministry Strategies: The Bridge Between Western Literate And Majority World Oral Contexts, Christina Toy
Great Commission Research Journal
Modern technology has ushered in a third era of communication—secondary orality. The literate West and oral Majority World represent two polarized societies. As awareness of orality grows, technology must be part of the developing approaches to ensure continued effective ministry. Technology-based oral ministry strategies are the best way to bridge the gap between the Western literate and Majority World oral contexts. This paper will discuss characteristics of the third communication era, including inadequacies of current ministry approaches, the biblical basis for technology-based oral strategies, and implications of secondary orality in alternative ministry strategies’ development and implementation.
The Practical Effects Of Clerical Clothing On Evangelism: A Quantitative Study,
2016
Park Hill Baptist Church
The Practical Effects Of Clerical Clothing On Evangelism: A Quantitative Study, Eugene A. Curry
Great Commission Research Journal
Clothing has been shown to have a quantifiable effect on the perceptions of research subjects in a variety of contexts. This study seeks to establish whether this general principle applies to Christian evangelism. While subtle, the study finds that the wearing of a clerical collar leads to measurable differences in the rate at which specific sorts of people approach an evangelist to discuss religion. Wearing a collar increases the rate of engagements with men and nonChristians, relative to wearing business casual clothing. Conversely, wearing a collar leads to fewer engagements with women and Christians. Possible explanations and applications of this …
Book Review: Growing God’S Church: How People Are
Actually Coming To Faith Today By
Gary L. Mcintosh,
2016
Valley Baptist Church
Book Review: Growing God’S Church: How People Are Actually Coming To Faith Today By Gary L. Mcintosh, William J. Ingram
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Prodigal Church: A Gentile Manifesto
Against The Status Quo By
Jared C. Wilson,
2016
Biola University
Book Review: The Prodigal Church: A Gentile Manifesto Against The Status Quo By Jared C. Wilson, Joey Chen
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Sunday School That Really Works:
A Strategy For Connecting Congregations
And Communities By
Steve R. Parr,
2016
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Book Review: Sunday School That Really Works: A Strategy For Connecting Congregations And Communities By Steve R. Parr, David Russell Bryan
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Propers 8 (Pentecost 6) Series C 2016,
2016
Concordia University - Portland
Propers 8 (Pentecost 6) Series C 2016, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, and offers up ideas for proclamation and preaching.
056. Lord Over All,
2016
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
056. Lord Over All, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on Jesus driving demons from the man at Gerasenes.
Propers 7 (Pentecost 5) Series C 2016,
2016
Concordia University - Portland
Propers 7 (Pentecost 5) Series C 2016, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, and offers up ideas for proclamation and preaching.
055. Forgiven Much,
2016
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
055. Forgiven Much, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on Jesus forgiving sins.
Propers 6 (Pentecost 4) Series C 2016,
2016
Concordia University - Portland
Propers 6 (Pentecost 4) Series C 2016, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, and offers up ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Propers 5 (Pentecost 3) Series C 2016,
2016
Concordia University - Portland
Propers 5 (Pentecost 3) Series C 2016, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, and offers up ideas for proclamation and preaching.
054. Lord Over Death,
2016
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
054. Lord Over Death, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on Jesus raising the widow of Nain's son from the dead.
Spirit-Empowered Discipleship In Acts,
2016
Liberty University
Spirit-Empowered Discipleship In Acts, Yan Chai
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Discipleship study had unavoidably been focused on the Gospels, and rightfully so. Whereas missions and church planting tended to occupy centre stage in the study of the book of Acts, and discipleship was often overshadowed. Nevertheless, Spirit-empowered discipleship, undoubtedly, had played a crucial role in the explosive growth of the early church. The purpose of this project is to utilize the four “E” principles of discipleship implicit in Acts: empowerment, exhortation, encouragement and exaltation to galvanize growth in Faith Hope Love Chinese church. It shall investigate the discipleship pattern that existed, apply the underlying principles given, and subsequently, analyze the …
Establishing The M7 Dream Builder Pastoral Care Ministry: A Christ-Centered Spiritual Oasis For Women-By-Women With Dreams Deferred,
2016
Liberty University
Establishing The M7 Dream Builder Pastoral Care Ministry: A Christ-Centered Spiritual Oasis For Women-By-Women With Dreams Deferred, Sylvia Medley
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
One of the long standing problems of Christ-Centered pastoral care in the local church is the need for a practical innovative pastoral care ministry for women whose dreams have been deferred that not only provides healing, hope, and encouragement, but also incorporates the discipling culture of the Great Commission. Based on Matthew 28:19-20, Proverbs 13:12, and supported by surveys, development of an M7 network will culminate in an annual women’s conference. The establishment of the women’s center will consist of a three-part program utilizing a methodology of pastoral care developed specifically for women-by-women. It will include: 1) radical Christ-Centered programs …
The Importance Of Preaching For The Transformation Of Christians In Korea,
2016
Liberty University
The Importance Of Preaching For The Transformation Of Christians In Korea, Ho Jung Lee
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Korean Christians have had a problem with the transformation of their values and life-styles following their conversion. This thesis project will attempt to prove that one of the most important factors in the transformation of new believers, is biblical preaching. It will further attempt to show that much of the preaching in Korea is non-Christocentric, and this is especially ineffective in transformation. To produce transformation in new believers, churches need Christocentric preaching. This thesis project will explore Christocentric preaching’s historical background, principles, and importance. This project will also present the advantage, need, and importance of doctrinal expository preaching, especially in …
The Development Of The Life-Healing Program In Churches For The Restoration Of God's Image,
2016
Liberty University
The Development Of The Life-Healing Program In Churches For The Restoration Of God's Image, Young Park
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study is an attempt to introduce a pastoral system called Life-healing to Restore God’s Image. God made man in His image when He created him. The image, however, was broken because of the fall. Even after becoming a new creation by believing in Jesus, many Christians remain the same instead of experiencing the restoration of God’s image. Korean churches have grown in number and emphasize doctrines but face criticism for not exemplifying the life resembling God’s image. In an effort to overcome the criticisms, the researcher biblically analyzes the concept of God’s image and examines the theological resources related …
Child Prostitution: Inadequate Response By The Church,
2016
Liberty University
Child Prostitution: Inadequate Response By The Church, Gabrielle Alexis
Masters Theses
Child sex trafficking is defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of commercial sex act that is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained eighteen years of age. Based on that definition, there is an alarming number of children that are being sexually enslaved. This paper specifically focuses on child sex trafficking or child prostitution. It presents a detailed analysis of the extent of child prostitution worldwide, discusses the long-term effects of child prostitution, analyzes the adequacy of the Church’s …
053. A Humble Request,
2016
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
053. A Humble Request, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on Jesus healing the centuion's servant.
Propers 4 (Pentecost 2) Series C 2016,
2016
Concordia University - Portland
Propers 4 (Pentecost 2) Series C 2016, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, and offers up ideas for proclamation and preaching.
