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The Effect Of Study Bibles On Bible Study, Matthew Hoehner

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

Hoehner, Matthew J. "The Effect of Study Bibles on Bible Study." D. Min. MAP, Concordia Seminary—St. Louis, 2012. 170 pp.

The purpose of this project is to gain a clearer understanding of the impact study Bibles have on the application of Scripture. Along with identifying what study Bible resources are being used, this study provides greater insight into how students are using study Bibles. The process of this project begins with a theological study of the nature and function of Scripture in the context of 2 Tim. 3:10-17. The project continues to examine these theological principles of the Scriptures in …

“From Concern To Caring: A Journey To Understanding Biblical Charity”, Charles Froh

Theological Symposia

Dr. Froh presents what the Biblical Charity Institute is and what it does.

Justice As Welcome, Kurt Crays

Theological Symposia

Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services makes a presentation on what they do and who they are trying to help.

Reaching And Restoring The City Of God, Mark Junkans

Theological Symposia

Mark Junkans explains how LINC Houston is reaching the metropolitan area of Houston and growing churches.

“From Concern To Caring: A Journey To Understanding Biblical Charity”, Charles Froh

Theological Symposia

Dr. Froh presents what the Biblical Charity Institute is and what it does.

Reaching And Restoring The City Of God, Mark Junkans

Theological Symposia

Mark Junkans explains how LINC Houston is reaching the metropolitan area of Houston and growing churches.

Heartbeat Horizon: Saunders's Presentation To Executive Board Of Directors Sept. 2012, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Speech/presentation by Saunders to the Board of Directors. Outlines how Heartbeat changed Saunders's view of God, Jesus, the Bible, and the church; the importance of vision and the compelling drive of Heartbeat's vision; and a proposal for Heartbeat for the next three years of 2012-2015 and the role Saunders feels he should play. Future goals include a book Saunders wants to author, a Heartbeat Institute, and a plan for laying up content and marketing it to a wide audience.

Typed presentation also contains notes and revisions handwritten by Saunders.

I Believe: The Meaning Of Christmas And The Baby Who Started It All, Joanne (Willett) Simmons

Alumni Book Gallery

Christmas is a time for hope, for celebrations, for reflecting on the things that matter most, and for worshiping the Baby who would become the Savior. I Believe: The Meaning of Christmas and the Baby Who Started it All is a simple devotional of faith-building topics that surround the Christmas season. Covering themes like Old Testament prophecy, the nativity, celebrations from around the world, carols, and today’s Christmas traditions, I Believe has something for everyone. Great for personal use, family devotions, or as thoughtful holiday gifts.

Oficio Pastoral, Marcos Kempff

Confesiones Luteranas

No abstract provided.

Ordenación Pastoral, Marcos Kempff

Confesiones Luteranas

No abstract provided.

By This They Will Know: Discipleship Principles To Transform The Church, Mark R. Brown

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Current research indicates that ninety-five million individuals in America do not attend church. Nearly forty percent, of this group, have a negative impression of Christianity. The purpose of this project is to study the forces that that are transforming the American culture, and the dynamics that are perpetuating a bad image of Christianity. The author will evaluate the current state of spiritual formation in the Christian community, and make recommendations for developing an effective discipleship strategy for the church. The impetus for this paper is the Great commission issued by Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:19. The paper will incorporate …

Kingly Authority: Is It Finding A Place In The Adventist Church?, Stan Patterson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Study: Traditional Evangelical Friends Pastors With Contemporar Evangelical Pastors For Twenty-First Century Application, Thomas Crawford

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This is a study of the dominant views of traditional evangelical Friends pastors and contemporary evangelical pastors. A comparative study of lifestyle, methods of ministry, and primary doctrinal beliefs is used to discover areas of agreement, differences, and points critical to successful leadership for Evangelical Friends pastors. Being a pastor and denominational leader in the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region for the past 32 years gives the author a critical interest in this study. Every church and denomination wants to effectively reach people for Christ. The author and Evangelical Friends are no different. Academic research is combined with interviews of evangelical …

The Twelve Prophets And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Tim Meadowcroft, William Messenger

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to the Twelve Prophets
2. Historical Backdrop of the Twelve Prophets
3. Faith and Work Before the Exile—Hosea, Amos, Obadiah, Joel, Micah
   • God Demands Change (Hosea 1:1-9, Micah 2:1-5)
   • God Makes Change Possible (Hosea 14:1-9, Amos 9:11-15, Micah 4:1-5, Obadiah 21)
   • Unjust Work (Micah 1:1-7; 3:1-2; 5:10-15)
   • Working Unjustly (Hosea 4:1-10; Joel 2:28-29)
   • Individuals’ and Communities’ Work are Interdependent (Amos 8:1-6, Micah 6:1-16)
   • Work and Worship (Micah 6:6-8; Amos 5:21-24; Hosea 4:1-10)
   • Apathy Due to Wealth (Amos 3:9-15, 6:1-7)
4. Faith and Work During the Exile—Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
   • God’s Punishing Hand at Work (Nahum 1:1-12; Habakkuk 3:1-19; Zephaniah 1:1-13)
   • Idolatrous Work (Habakkuk …

Acts And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Aaron Kuecker

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Acts
2. The Beginning of God's New World (Acts 1-4)
   • A Community with a Mission (Act 1:6)
   • An Orienting Vocation for the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:8)
   • An Orienting Identity as God's Kingdom Witnesses in Daily Life (Acts 2:1-41)
   • An Orienting Community that Practices the Ways of God's Kingdom (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38)
     • The Economics of Radical Generosity (Acts 2:45; 4:34-35)
     • The Holy Spirit Empowers Radical Generosity With Every Kind of Resource (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-38)
     • A Just Community Is a Witness to the World (Acts 2:47; 6:7)
3. A Clash of Kingdoms: Community and Power (Acts 5-7)
   • Ananias and Sapphira: A …

Extending Story Listening As A Practice Of Communal Formation At The Lake Orion Church Of Christ, Eric R. Magnusson

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This doctor of ministry thesis presents the results of a project that explores the potential for extending a practice of story listening as a way of forming community across social circles at the Lake Orion Church of Christ in Lake Orion, Michigan. The intervention involved guiding a group of six participant-researchers, each of whom had previous experience in story listening, through six sessions in the fall of 2011. Each phase of the project was informed by a participatory social Trinitarian theology. The first three sessions were designed to empower participant-researcher pairs to facilitate story listening groups of four to five …

Epic Families: Equipping Parents To Reclaim Their Biblical Mandate While Inspiring Children To Know And Love The God Who Made Them, Marybeth Meltzer

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A review of current literature demonstrates that there is a fundamental problem in the church today: the church has taken on the primary role of discipling children, while many parents have abrogated their biblical mandate as outlined in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. Surveys of parents as well as practical ministry experience confirm that great confusion exists among parents as to the scope of their biblical responsibilities. This project reviews historical perspectives and the present situation in the church and offers guidance to both parents and ministry professionals to help parents reclaim their God-given responsibilities.

Pastoral Care: A New Model For Assessing The Spiritual Needs Of Hospitalized Patients, Douglas Robinson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Hospitalized patients are at an elevated risk of suffering from spiritual distress. Patients value and expect having spiritual and emotional needs met when hospitalized. A direct correlation exists between spiritual and physical health, making spiritual assessment and care a pastoral priority. Research indicates a lack of proper training for pastors making hospital visits. The purpose of this project is to provide pastors with resources and understanding of spiritual assessment of hospitalized patients. This project also provides pastors with a template for a new model of spiritual assessment to aid with establishing a spiritual assessment tool to meet their ministry needs, …

Book Review Of Leading God’S People: Wisdom From The Early Church For Today, By Beeley, C.A. (2010), Stan Patterson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

My Quest For Biblical Spirituality, Stan Patterson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.