The Efficacy Of A Culturally Sensitive Apologetic On University Campuses,
2025
Andrews University
The Efficacy Of A Culturally Sensitive Apologetic On University Campuses, Darrel Lindensmith
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
The secular shift in modern culture calls for a corresponding communication of the Gospel to university students. Many young adults have shifted from an underlining assumption of Biblical theism toward naturalistic narratives. This calls us to address the epistemology of that scientism by looking deeper at its own assumptions if we are to help students meet the reality of God in their lives. Students on college and university campuses normally do not have knowledge or ready access to professional research highlighting evidence of intelligent design in biology and cosmology, nor evidence of God in prophecy and the resurrection of Christ. …
Are You Real? An Introduction To Church Brand Authenticity,
2025
Andrews University
Are You Real? An Introduction To Church Brand Authenticity, Grace Ma
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
In recent years, authenticity has become a top quality that decides customer preferences and brand loyalty. It is also an essential value in the Bible, and the church is called to stay authentic. This interdisciplinary paper introduces the areas to build brand authenticity of the church and finds current challenges within the church through the lens of brand authenticity.
The Three Angels’ Messages And The Seventh-Day Sabbath: Antidotes To The 1844 Theological Divide Of Neo-Darwinism, Karl Marx, And Frederick Nietzsche,
2025
Andrews University
The Three Angels’ Messages And The Seventh-Day Sabbath: Antidotes To The 1844 Theological Divide Of Neo-Darwinism, Karl Marx, And Frederick Nietzsche, Ron Reece
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
The “Great Disappointment” of October 22, 1844, left a group of believers wondering what did happen in 1844. This seminal time period in world history was also defined by the scientific and philosophical ideas of Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, and Frederick Nietzsche that challenged God’s grace and redemption at (1) creation; (2) Mt. Sinai; and (3) Calvary. The Three Angels’ Messages and the seventh-day Sabbath are Christ’s antidote to awaken humanity from this confused and deceived state of reality. They also address the secular philosophies of Neo-Darwinism, Marx, and Nietzsche. Seventh-day Adventists need to embrace a new understanding of 1844 …
Secular Sunset And Spiritual Sunrise: The Rise And Demise Of Secularism And The Rise Of The Spiritual,
2025
Andrews University
Secular Sunset And Spiritual Sunrise: The Rise And Demise Of Secularism And The Rise Of The Spiritual, Steve Case
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Christians too often seem worried, overwhelmed, or defeated by secularism and its influence. Because of the reality of God and his actions, secularism is destined to die. Already it has shown indications of losing its grip and sometimes being irrelevant, as evidenced by pendulum swings, life changes, and even imploding on itself. Instead of maintaining a narrow gaze on the secular, focus on the realities of the transcendent God who continues to be present and active in this world. Reaffirm God’s sovereignty, as evidenced in Scripture and more recently, including our own day. Proclaim and join Christ’s kingdom that is …
Who Cares? Ministering To (And With) Young People In A Secular World,
2025
Andrews University
Who Cares? Ministering To (And With) Young People In A Secular World
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
No abstract provided.
Breaking The Cycle : Empowering Exploited Women To Experience Transformational Change,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Breaking The Cycle : Empowering Exploited Women To Experience Transformational Change, Rowena Martineau-Pitt
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Inductive Bible Study : Equipping Independent Pastors In Tamil Nadu,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Inductive Bible Study : Equipping Independent Pastors In Tamil Nadu, Samuel Joshua
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Growing In The Word : A Homiletical Process To Foster Spiritual Maturation In A Congregation,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Growing In The Word : A Homiletical Process To Foster Spiritual Maturation In A Congregation, Jonathan William Beckum
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Gospel Formation : Best Practices For Discipleship Within Emerging Adulthood,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Gospel Formation : Best Practices For Discipleship Within Emerging Adulthood, Richard Kidger
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Supportive Leadership In The Providence-Delta Baptist Conference (Pdbc),
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Supportive Leadership In The Providence-Delta Baptist Conference (Pdbc), Nathan Doutimiwei Duinbainimibofa Thikan
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla, Jibbin Raju Poovakala
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Nurturing A Holistic Pentecostal Spirituality Among Second And Third-Generation Latinos In The U.S.,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Nurturing A Holistic Pentecostal Spirituality Among Second And Third-Generation Latinos In The U.S., Carmelo Oquendo
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Planting With A Limp : Recovering Lament In Growing New Churches,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Planting With A Limp : Recovering Lament In Growing New Churches, Robin P. Ham
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Ballad Of The Wheel,
2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Ballad Of The Wheel, John Kosch
Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–
The Ballad of the Wheel is a piece for voice, percussion, and electronics that examines the cyclical nature of humanity. It draws texts from existential literature that spans almost all of recorded history, from antiquity to present day. In this work, a single narrator poses the same concerns about the nature of existence in different texts, revealing that questions about the meaning of life transcend boundaries of time and space. The prevalence of the theme of reincarnation also suggests that each movement of the piece presents a different manifestation of a single being. The Ballad of the Wheel implies a …
From Recovery To Restored: A Thesis Action Project Developing Addiction Restored Groups Transitioning Individuals Out Of A Recovery Cycle And Into A Church Small Group,
2025
Liberty University
From Recovery To Restored: A Thesis Action Project Developing Addiction Restored Groups Transitioning Individuals Out Of A Recovery Cycle And Into A Church Small Group, Scott Kingsley Schneiderman
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
People at New Beginnings Church (NBC) who suffer from addiction currently do not have an intentional path into a life-giving Core Group without the need for ongoing support groups. This DMIN action research project aims to design, implement, and evaluate Restored, at NBC, an eight-week addiction recovery process. Restored utilizes individual self-evaluation through Scripture, collective discussion, and tailored sin-cycle diagrams. The innovation in this project focuses on the transitional phase, unlike other addiction recovery programs, and the integration of Christians into a church small group. This DMIN action research project will enable Christians struggling with addiction to identify their sin, …
Faith Deconstruction: The Challenge Of Answering The Questions Affecting The Faith Of Young People,
2025
Andrews University
Faith Deconstruction: The Challenge Of Answering The Questions Affecting The Faith Of Young People, Rogelio Paquini
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
A significant trend, faith deconstruction, has recently been popularized among young believers affecting youth ministry. This occurrence has gained noteworthy attention as many young Christians, including Adventist and non-Adventist individuals, have begun questioning and deconstructing their faith. Pastors across various denominations have responded by preaching sermon series dedicated to faith deconstruction. As the sources of information on religious beliefs become more diverse, faith deconstruction challenges traditional conceptions of faith formation and spiritual development. Many young Christians, influenced by countless factors, including access to information, changing societal values, and exposure to diverse perspectives, are grappling with doubt and seeking to reconcile …
Faith Formation And Discipling For Metamoderns,
2025
Andrews University
Faith Formation And Discipling For Metamoderns, Kenley Hall
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
What does the future of faith formation and discipling look like for “Metamoderns” with their cultural logic of toggling, which presents both a challenge and opportunity to the corporate and the local church? The unique cultural logic of Metamodernism has the potential not to weaken faith but rather create a deeper faith than that seen in previous generations and will suggest how the church can create a space for that faith to develop. Metamodernistic spirituality is still in its nascent formation. Depending on how the church, corporately and locally, responds on both levels will either lead Metamoderns into a deeper …
Cling To The Saints : Facilitating Spiritual Growth Through Community Spiritual Direction,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Cling To The Saints : Facilitating Spiritual Growth Through Community Spiritual Direction, Laura L. Descalzo
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
On Mission Through The Great Commission : Changing Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
On Mission Through The Great Commission : Changing Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors, John Monger
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Keeping The Faith : Spiritual Formation During The College Years,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Keeping The Faith : Spiritual Formation During The College Years, Ricardo A. Rodriguez
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
