Facilitating Holistic Spiritual Formation At The Northside Church Of Christ In Laredo, Texas,
2014
Abilene Christian University
Facilitating Holistic Spiritual Formation At The Northside Church Of Christ In Laredo, Texas, Kirk R. Cowell
Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations
This thesis describes a project to facilitate holistic spiritual formation at the Northside Church of Christ in Laredo, Texas. A program consisting of seven weekly sessions of intergenerational religious experiences was enacted at the church in hopes of catalyzing growth in the cognitive, relational, affective, and behavioral domains. These sessions were constructed on a foundation consisting of the experiences of the non-class Churches of Christ—a group of congregations that has historically rejected the Bible class model—and informed by the intergenerational formation literature. Evaluation of this project showed relational and affective growth greater than what the congregation had experienced with the …
The Forgotten Movement: Church Planting Trends And Lessons (Part 2 Of 2),
2014
Andrews University
The Forgotten Movement: Church Planting Trends And Lessons (Part 2 Of 2), S. Joseph Kidder, Dustin Serns
Faculty Publications
Church planting is a challenging enterprise. Realistic expectations are essential, and adequate support systems and coaching are helpful. Our research revealed that those who commit to church planting encounter significant obstacles. Based on data and interviews from the top four conferences in church planting over the last decade in North America, part two of this article will address three common obstacles to church planting and show how God transforms them into amazing opportunities.
From Pastoral Care And Counselling To Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy: A Growing Web,
2014
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
From Pastoral Care And Counselling To Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy: A Growing Web, Thomas St. James O'Connor
Consensus
No abstract provided.
The Care Of The Soul And Treatments For Sufferers Of Borderline Personality Disorder,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
The Care Of The Soul And Treatments For Sufferers Of Borderline Personality Disorder, Nancy Calvert-Koyzis
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Christ In Evolution,
2014
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
Christ In Evolution, Thomas St. James O'Connor
Consensus
Title: Christ in evolution. Author: Ilia Delio. Publisher: Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 2008. ISBN: 9781570757778
Church Of Mercy: Vision Of The Church,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
Church Of Mercy: Vision Of The Church, Elizabeth Meakes
Consensus
Title: Church of Mercy: Vision of the Church. Author: Pope Francis, edited by Giuliano Vigini. Publisher: Chicago: Loyola Press, 2014. ISBN: 9780829441680
Asking The Questions And The Importance Of Saying No,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
Asking The Questions And The Importance Of Saying No, Kristine Lund
Consensus
Sermon on Matthew 21:23-32
The Diamond Approach And Christian Ministry,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
The Diamond Approach And Christian Ministry, Gord Alton
Consensus
No abstract provided.
The Balance Of Fairness In Family Relations: A Contextual Family Therapy Case Study,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
The Balance Of Fairness In Family Relations: A Contextual Family Therapy Case Study, Derek J. Macleod, Agus B. Sadewa, Ruth Ann Arthur, Kelly L. Collins, Tracey L. Hand-Breckenridge, Yvonne Runstedler, Kellie A. Van Hooren
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Honor Among Christians: The Cultural Key To The Messianic Secret,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
Honor Among Christians: The Cultural Key To The Messianic Secret, Ron Bestvater
Consensus
Title: Honor Among Christians: The Cultural Key to the Messianic Secret. Author: David F. Watson. Publisher: Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. ISBN: 9780800697099
The Other Side Of Jabbok,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy,
2014
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
Spiritual Care And Psychotherapy, Thomas St. James O'Connor, Elizabeth Meakes
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Hoping For More: Having Cancer, Talking Faith And Accepting Grace,
2014
Retired Prof. emeritus, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
Hoping For More: Having Cancer, Talking Faith And Accepting Grace, Oscar Cole-Arnal
Consensus
Title: Hoping for More: Having Cancer, Talking Faith and Accepting Grace. Author: Deanna A. Thompson. Publisher: Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books, 2012. ISBN: 9781610979818
011. For The Least Of These,
2014
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
011. For The Least Of These, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on service to all of God's people and what that means for our life and our families life.
010. Wise Steward,
2014
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
010. Wise Steward, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on the parable of the Talents and how are we as family and member of the family using our talents for Christ.
Indian Horse,
2014
Wilfrid Laurier University
Indian Horse, Ken Deboer
Consensus
Title: Indian Horse. Author: By Richard Wagamese. Publisher: Vancouver: Douglas and MacIntyre, 2012. ISBN: 9781553654025
009. Ready, Set, Wait,
2014
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
009. Ready, Set, Wait, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on the Ten Virgins and as a family to always be ready for Christ to come.
008. Humbly Serve,
2014
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
008. Humbly Serve, Anthony Cook, Jason Broge
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A family devotion based on Jesus' example to be a humble and obedient servant to the brothers and sisters.
Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 49 No 2 - November 2014),
2014
Calvin University
Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 49 No 2 - November 2014), Calvin Theological Seminary
Calvin Theological Journal
Articles: Christian Social Ethics as a Form of Missionary Ecclesiology: A Case Study of the Dutch Reformed Experience by Gerard C. den Hertog - 174 / The Estimation of the World: A Comparison Between Calvin and Van Ruler by Willem van Vlastuin - 186 / Simon Goulart (1543-1628) and the Consolation of Troubled Souls by Scott M. Manetsch - 201 / Good News for the Poor: An Analysis of Calvin's Concept of Poor Relief and the Diaconate in Light of His Two Kingdoms Paradigm by Matthew J. Tuininga - 221 / The Impact of a Gap in Existence on …
The Pastor's Faithless Child: Strengthening Methods For Hurting Parent-Pastors,
2014
Liberty University
The Pastor's Faithless Child: Strengthening Methods For Hurting Parent-Pastors, Ryan Ayers
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Parent-pastors face challenges when balancing vocational and familial responsibilities every day, and when faithless adolescent children are part of their family dynamic the hardship is magnified. These pastors often experience debilitating critique from their faith communities and colleagues while carrying the burden of raising a rebellious child. Utilizing a phenomenological study process, one hundred transparent interviews with parent-pastors are used to identify assumptions and realities surrounding the hurting parent-pastor's dilemma. Leading principles that have helped other parent-pastors cope with the overwhelming affects of their child's behavior will be introduced, empowering those who are hurting identify their stress points and overcome …
