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About My Father's Business: Pastoral Succession From Father To Son, Clifford Hartley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A son who follows in his fathers' footsteps is not unique to many situations but it is to the office of pastor of the local church. Such a succession raises several questions: Is this a call of God, or the passing on of a dynasty? Is this a healthy transition for a church to consider? What are the associated problems and benefits? What biblical foundations should be considered? Are there common factors that make this transition successful? It is evident that unique planning and caution is necessary that is different from other successions patterns of pastoral ministry. This paper will …

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 …

A Renewed Approach To Undergraduate Worship Leader Education, Allen Hendricks

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The church music degree program at Charleston Southern University, based on a European traditional/classical sacred music degree model, has been attracting fewer and fewer students. The last two students pursuing this degree were graduated in May, 2011. Prior to their graduation, the administration encouraged the music department to investigate current career markets and the worship leadership training strategies of other institutions. The purpose of this project is to design a suitable worship leadership degree and thus assist the university in its mission to equip churches with properly trained ministry leaders. Survey instruments will be used to discover the expectations of …

How To Get To The Other Side Of Emotional Pain, Ronnie Moore

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this dissertation is to provide a resource of approaches to deal with pain and guide in the direction of getting to the other side of pain. This project is used from a journey of painful events. The study is performed from literature, research and personal experiences. Therefore, this dissertation will provide and allow a person a valuable resource to deal with emotional pain and painful situations as well as provide several tools to get to the other side of emotional pain. It will also show how to understand emotional pain and work through the most devastating hurt …

Honorable Shame: The Rhetorical Use Of Didactic Shame Discourse In Ezekiel 36:16-32, Ronald Mudge

Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation

Mudge, Ronald R. "Honorable Shame: The Rhetorical Use of Didactic Shame Discourse in Ezekiel 36:16-36" Ph.D. diss., Concordia Seminary, 2012.328 pp.

After promising Israel such wonderful gifts as a new heart and a return to the land, Ezek36:16-32 ends with a command for Israel to be ashamed. Biblical scholars have offered a number of different explanations for this unusual order without consensus.

A methodology that employs sociological interpretation and rhetorical analysis covers new ground and resolves the crux of Ezek 36:16-32. A basic word study demonstrates that primary shame lexemes in Ezekiel refer to low status as judged by an …

Sabbath & Management, Theology & Application, Michael E. Cafferky

Faculty Works

Without detracting from the importance of setting aside one day of worship each week some scholars believe that the meaning of Sabbath contains broader principles. This paper presents a summary of Sabbath theology based on two biblical themes: Creation and Covenant. It provides support for why managers should consider applying Sabbath principles in their work. Part III shows some of the ways in which this might play out in managerial work.

The Church Today: A Call For Wisdom In An Uncertain Future, Michael Weed

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Beyond Exclusivism: A Vital Plea, Lynn Mitchell

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Teaching Authority In The Church, Lynn Mitchell

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Editor's Notes, Mark Love

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Worship And Evangelism, Terry Cartwright

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Nahum-Malachi: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching, Elizabeth Achtemeier, Mark Love

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A Home For The Homeless: A Sociological Exegesis Of 1 Peter Its Situation And Strategy, John H. Elliott, Mark Love

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Caring And Commitment: Learning To Live The Love We Promise, Lewis Smedes, Mark Love

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Decision Making In The Church: A Biblical Model, Luke T. Johnson, Mark Love

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Resident Aliens: Life In The Christian Colony, Stanley Hauerwas, William H. Willimon, Wendell Willis

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The Cruciform Church: A Call For Biblical Renewal, C. Leonard Allen, Larry James

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A Response From The Authors Of The Worldly Church, Leonard Allen, Richard Hughes, Mike Weed

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From The Illusions Of Innocence To The Wisdom Of Serpents: A Critique Of The Worldly Church, Shaun Casey

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Return To Me, Tom Olbricht

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Clear Pictures: First Loves, First Guides, Reynolds Price, David Fleer

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The Land, Walter Brueggemann, Mark Love

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Parenting For Peace And Justice, Kathleen And James Mcginnis, Douglas Brown

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Why Settle For More And Miss The Best?, Tome Sine, Dan Vaughn

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Rich Christians In An Age Of Hunger, Ronald J. Snyder, David Fleer

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On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Aspects Of Jurgen Moltmann's Theology, Kelly Carter

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Blessed Are The Meek: The Land And Economic Justice, Mark Love

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In Brief: Review Of Several Books On Worship, Jack Reese

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Purity Of Heart Is To Will One Thing, Soren Kierkergaard, Doug Brown

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Evangelicals On The Canterbury Trail: Why Evangelicals Are Attracted To The Liturgical Church, Robert E. Webber, Charme Robarts

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