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Christ As Dialogue With Culture: Reimaging The Church For Incarnational Discipleship And Ministry, Sean Sloan 2023 Southeastern University - Lakeland

Christ As Dialogue With Culture: Reimaging The Church For Incarnational Discipleship And Ministry, Sean Sloan

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

God spoke, and Logos created. Increased polarization and divisiveness in USAmerican society and the resulting social pain and even violence inspired this project to pursue a healthier and restorative dialogue. If God’s spoken and incarnate Word originated human life and was and is the means of redeeming humans to life with God and one another, how might such a dialogical Christology impact a theology of dialogue capable of addressing brokenness in a culture? As action research, this project tested the potential for a theology of dialogue to impact perceptions as a precursor to altering behaviors through a presentation at Calvary …


Faithful Is The Word: Forging A Pastoral Mentality Based On An Analysis Of The Phrase “Pistos Ho Logos” And Its Effectiveness When Applied To Pastoral Succession, Israel Sotolongo 2023 Southeastern University - Lakeland

Faithful Is The Word: Forging A Pastoral Mentality Based On An Analysis Of The Phrase “Pistos Ho Logos” And Its Effectiveness When Applied To Pastoral Succession, Israel Sotolongo

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The aim of this thesis is to develop a biblically grounded resource that will prepare incoming pastors who will succeed retiring pastors of local churches. Studies show that most church succession attempts are not deemed successful, which is concerning since, over the next ten to twenty years, the American church will experience the largest wave of retiring pastors it has ever seen. This work addressed two learning gaps, as little exists in the form of resources directed primarily at incoming pastors and research on the clause Pistos ho Logos. Therefore, the primary research questions were “What are the meaning and …


Toward A Eucharistic Gathering: The Efficacy And Implications Of The Recovery Of The Great Tradition At Faith, Hope, And Charity Worship Center, Ernest J. Crocker 2023 Southeastern University - Lakeland

Toward A Eucharistic Gathering: The Efficacy And Implications Of The Recovery Of The Great Tradition At Faith, Hope, And Charity Worship Center, Ernest J. Crocker

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

While humankind not only has to eat to survive but also enjoys eating, the church, which shares this same need to survive, has, in some cases, found itself in a forced fast. This forced fasting, often justified by 'biblical' reasons, can significantly hinder the church's spiritual formation, leaving worshippers deficient in their spiritual journey. Promoting a more balanced approach to spiritual discipline is crucial, as using Scripture to justify this fast is counter to the words of Christ, the teachings of the apostles, and the church's mind for over two millennia. It's important to note that from Pentecost to the …


Need-Oriented Evangelism: Encountering, Embracing, And Experiencing God, Petr Cincala, Allison Sauceda 2023 Andrews University

Need-Oriented Evangelism: Encountering, Embracing, And Experiencing God, Petr Cincala, Allison Sauceda

Faculty Publications

This article provides a fresh perspective on evangelism by reflecting a belief in the Triune God--the source of saving truth and loving community. Mission is part of God’s nature; he is the ultimate Missionary. Mission happens naturally whenever children of God intentionally invite and facilitate God’s presence. Over time, the word “evangelism" has become contaminated by myths, a false understanding of God, and unpleasant religious experiences and practices. Genuine evangelism addresses the most burning issues of people’s lives and should be treated as such. True evangelism involves caring about, praying for, and sharing with people. The practical part of this …


A Life-Changing Witness, Denis Fortin 2023 Andrews University

A Life-Changing Witness, Denis Fortin

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Love God With All Your Mind, John C. Peckham 2023 Andrews University

Love God With All Your Mind, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Homilética: El Arte De Preparar Y Predicar Sermones, Norbert V. Becker, Ricardo A. Narváez, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Homilética: El Arte De Preparar Y Predicar Sermones, Norbert V. Becker, Ricardo A. Narváez, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

Un curso sencillo que presenta el arte de preparar y predicar sermones, utilizando las distintas partes de la tradición Luterana teológica del uso de Ley y Evangelio y la teología de la cruz. Se combina el estudio de los principios bíblicos y teológicos que determinan los patrones de adoración congregacional y la importancia de proclamar el Evangelio de Cristo.


Concordia Seminary Magazine Summer 2023, Vicki Biggs 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Concordia Seminary Magazine Summer 2023, Vicki Biggs

Concordia Seminary Magazine

Faith into Action


Not My Will, But God's, John C. Peckham 2023 Andrews University

Not My Will, But God's, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Solidarity And Ecumenism, John A. Radano 2023 Seton Hall University

Solidarity And Ecumenism, John A. Radano

The Journal of Social Encounters

This article illustrates ways in which the modern ecumenical movement promotes solidarity among formerly divided Christian churches through ecumenical dialogue. It begins by recalling divisions which took place in the fifth, the eleventh, and the sixteenth centuries, breaking down unity and solidarity among Christians, and continuing since those times. It then shows the way in which the modern Ecumenical Movement, working to restore Christian unity, began early in the twentieth century through movements promoting cooperation in mission, in efforts of the churches to better society, and in resolving doctrinal divisions which have kept churches separated. It later became established in …


Biblical Memorization And Meditation As An Effective Means Of Spiritual Warfare, Scott Ahern 2023 Liberty University

Biblical Memorization And Meditation As An Effective Means Of Spiritual Warfare, Scott Ahern

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This action research project aims to evidence how biblical memorization and meditation are effective means of spiritual warfare. The need for this type of study arises from the neglect of biblical memorization and especially biblical meditation in many evangelical churches. This author hopes the research project will help retrieve these spiritual disciplines for his home church Calvary Chapel of the Hills and broader evangelicalism. To promote biblical memorization and meditation in the author’s home church, he self-published a workbook titled Memorization and Meditation Manual: A Guided Workbook to Memorize and Meditate on Ephesians 6:10-18. This workbook guides readers in a …


Biblical Illiteracy In The Context Of Christian Apologetics: A Response To A Growing Concern At Faith Baptist Church Of Tyler Texas, Maurice F. McMillion 2023 Liberty University

Biblical Illiteracy In The Context Of Christian Apologetics: A Response To A Growing Concern At Faith Baptist Church Of Tyler Texas, Maurice F. Mcmillion

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis project addresses Biblical Illiteracy in the context of Christian Apologetics: A response to a growing concern at Faith Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas. The focal point of this project is to rectify Biblical Illiteracy in the Context of Christian Apologetics. Pastors across America have not identified that their congregations are uninformed on the basics of Christian Apologetics. This doctoral thesis project aims to give Pastors a structured format for reducing biblical illiteracy in Christian Apologetics with their congregation by providing a curriculum that can be taught and assessed. The methodological approach will be a focus group intervention. This …


Preparing Church Counselors For Obsessive Morbid Jealousy, David M. Reinhardt 2023 Liberty University

Preparing Church Counselors For Obsessive Morbid Jealousy, David M. Reinhardt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This research addressed the problem of the lack of training in pastoral counselors in the Iglesia Bíblica Bautista de Iquique, Chile, to help wives and their families suffering suspicious jealousy due to childhood traumas. This DMIN action research project trained pastoral counselors to connect childhood trauma to wives suffering suspicious jealousy. There are two stages of this action research; the first is to establish the connection of obsessive morbid jealousy (OMJ) to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The second is to prepare pastors and counselors to recognize the symptoms and causes of obsessive morbid jealousy and to have a clear strategy …


Ley Y Evengelio, Rodolfo H. Blank, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Ley Y Evengelio, Rodolfo H. Blank, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

Conocer a fondo la temática del uso apropiado de la Ley y el Evangelio. Hacer una reflexión personal y colectivo del significado del ministerio de la enseñanza de la Palabra de Dios y su predicación. Hacer el ejercicio de aplicar el mensaje Bíblico (Ley y Evangelio) a las realidades de la iglesia. El curso utiliza el libro escrito por C.F.W. Walther.


Adoremos Al Señor, Viestur Pavasars, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Adoremos Al Señor, Viestur Pavasars, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

Un curso sencillo que examina las distintas partes de nuestra tradición Luterana litúrgica. Se combina el estudio de los principios bíblicos y teológicos que determinan los patrones de adoración congregacional con las liturgias luteranas y sus himnos. Se contempla el estudio de otros ritos, el uso del arte gráfico cristiano, el calendario eclesiástico y liturgias para eventos especiales.


El Ministerio De La Iglesia, Norbert V. Becker, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

El Ministerio De La Iglesia, Norbert V. Becker, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

El curso fue diseñado para ser uno de los primeros cursos que estudia un estudiante en un programa de estudios teológicos. El curso busca orientar al estudiante en cuanto a la naturaleza de la Iglesia, su ministerio, su misión y el papel que nosotros podemos tener en este ministerio. Se estudia en concepto de dones espirituales. El curso fue escrito para ayudar al estudiante principiante contestar la pregunta:¿Dónde participo yo dentro del multiforme ministerio de la Iglesia?


Curso Para Catequistas: El Catecismo Menor De Lutero-Parte B, Roberto Hoeferkamp, Edgardo J. Keller, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Curso Para Catequistas: El Catecismo Menor De Lutero-Parte B, Roberto Hoeferkamp, Edgardo J. Keller, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

Este curso fue el primero preparado por el antiguo programa de educación teológica del Distrito Misional de Caribe de la Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Missouri (DIMICAR). El propósito del curso fue la preparación de catequistas para dar clases de confirmación en las congregaciones. El curso se divide en tres partes: (1) Un COMENTARIO teológico sobre el Catecismo Menor de Lutero. (2) Una GUÍA del MAESTRO que contiene bosquejos sobre cada lección. (3) Un CUESTIONARIO del ESTUDIANTE sobre las lecciones que serán enseñadas por el catequista. Este curso puede ser cursado por estudiantes que aspiran ser reconocidos como Diáconos y Diaconisas …


La Ley Y El Evangelo, Roberto Hoeferkamp, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

La Ley Y El Evangelo, Roberto Hoeferkamp, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

Un documento teológico breve sobre la doctrina de Ley y Evangelio en la Teología Luterana y en ejercicio del ministerio pastoral. Ofrece aplicaciones a las realidad teológicas en América Latina.


Cómo Establecer Una Misión, Raymond S. Rosales 2023 Seminario Luterano Augsburgo

Cómo Establecer Una Misión, Raymond S. Rosales

Cursos de CoExtensión

Un curso sencillo de cómo establecer una misión y cómo dirigir de una nueva misión en México. Forma parte del curso del Plan 70, iniciativa del Sínodo Luterana de México en colaboración con el Seminario Luterano Augsburgo – del año 1972.


Teología Bíblica, L. Bangs, Marcos N. Kempff 2023 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Teología Bíblica, L. Bangs, Marcos N. Kempff

Cursos de CoExtensión

Este curso fue preparado por el Seminario Luterano Boliviano. Lo que da el curso es dar una sinopsis de la Biblia de Génesis a Apocalipsis para ayudar al estudiante captar el plan general de toda la Biblia, enfatizando que el propósito de Dios de salvar al mundo por medio de Jesucristo es el tema que unifica a toda la Biblia. Se enfatiza como se cumplen las profecías del AT en el NT. Es un excelente curso introductorio, especialmente los que tienen pocos conocimientos bíblicos. Este curso bien pudiera ser el primer curso para ser estudiado por un nuevo estudiante en …


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