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Pastoral Effectiveness : A Study Of Differences Among Comparison Groups Of Seventh-Day Adventist Clergy, Peter Swanson

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Problem. Methods of comparison are required to evaluate pastoral effectiveness. This study was an examination of statistically significant differences among contrasted groups of clergy to identify characteristics and performance patterns associated with productivity and effectiveness.

Method. Pastors from Anglo Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America and Canada were assigned to five groups that were evaluated using the Adventist Pastor Inventory, Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, Pastoral Tasks Survey, and Pastoral Tasks Questionnaire. Ministers who baptized 50 or more persons within 3 years were compared with those who baptized 10 or fewer in the same period and clergy rated most effective …

Quality Of Fathering And Its Relationship With Family Background, Demographics, And Characteristics Of Present Family : A Study Of Seventh-Day Adventist Fathers And Fathers From A National Sample, Ruth Depaiva

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Problem . Fathers have been assumed to play an important role in the socialization and education of their children. The need to understand the influence and the role of effective fathers becomes especially important in a generation which views fatherlessness as one of the most harmful demographic trends. The Seventh-day Adventist Church considers fatherhood vital for the normal functioning of the family. The present study investigated how selected variables from family background, demographics, and characteristics of present family are related to fathering as measured by self-report of fathering dimensions, practices, and satisfaction.

Method . Two groups of fathers participated in …

Starting Well : The Development Of A Covenant For Pastoral Leadership, Calvin J. Havens Iii

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A Study Of The Use Of The Altar In The Church Of The Nazarene, Usa, Edward Lee Estep

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The Impact Of Biblical Preaching On The Life Of The Religious Seeker, Daniel John Huckins

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The Relationship Between Members' Perceptions Of Self, The Church, And Their Listening Skills, James R. Stewart

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The Evaluation Of The Inductive Sermon Structure On The Spiritual Formation Of A United Methodist Congregation, Brian Clay Jones

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The Christian Faith And Divisive Ethnicity In Africa : A Case Study Of The Evangelical Church Of West Africa (Ecwa) In Nigeria, Barje Sulmane Maigadi

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Clergy Career Orientation Toward Support Systems As Means Of Self-Care, Michael Thomas Powers

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Well-Being Of Women Married To Ministers (Wmms) In The Christian And Missionary Alliance, Ruth Claudette Rambo

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A Preliminary Study Of The Grief Process In Birth Mothers Relinquishing Infants For Adoption, Wayne L. Norman Jr.

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Cultivating Spiritual Well-Being Through Pastoral Home Visitation, Harry L. Sparling

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Church Growth Through Indigenous Urban Church Planting In The Korean Nazarene Church, Ki Young Hong

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Split-Level Christianity In Africa : A Study Of The Persistance Of Traditional Religious Beliefs And Practices Among The Akan Methodists Of Ghana, Mathias Kwesi Forson

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Characters Of Compassion : Becoming More Like The Master, Gregory Wray Mcclain

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A Study Of An Educational Practice In The Church Of God (Holiness), Gayle Woods

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Trumpets For The Khasis : Evaluating The Indigeneity Of The Church Of God Among The Khasis, Leaderwell Pohsngap

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The Vanguard (Vol. 34, No. 1), Jan-Feb 1987, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

About 110 Christians from across the U.S. recently gathered on Chicago's South Side for a three day conference to examine and reflect on the Kairos Document of South Africa. They were joined by dozens of southern Africans, including several who were at the heart of that document's genesis, and who shared with participants some story of the document's unique evolution as 'Challenge to the Church: A Theological Comment on the Political Crisis m South Africa.'

Wesley's Theology Of Grace As The Integrative Principle Of Pastoral Care, James H. Lowry Jr.

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The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 5), July 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Church leaders in El Salvador, the U.S. and Europe have firmly denied accusations by a member of the non-governmental Human Rights Commission that the leader of the Lutheran Synod of El Salvador is a member of the Communist Party.

In a May 30 press conference, Luz Yaneth Alfaro Pena linked humanitarian and church-based organizations to the Faribundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), a guerrilla federation aiming to overthrow the Salvadoran government.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 3), May 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Lutherans Concerned/North America has recently distributed '' A Call for Dialog,'' a theological document offered as a resource for gay and lesbian Christians and for the churches.

Approved by the LC/NA board last fall, the Call for Dialog is the result of more than two years of study, writing and redrafting by a Task Force on 1beology. The task force included several ordained people, and the redrafting was based on comments by LC/NA members, theologians and church leaders.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 6), Sep-Oct 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Two hundred individuals from throughout the U.S. attended the 1985 Human Relations Institute on the theme "Let Justice Roll" July 26-28 at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wis.

Sponsored by LHRAA, the Institute focused on economic justice and the roles of the Church and Christians in contemporary economic affairs.

Spiritual Formation In Theological Education Utilizing Classical Spiritual Disciplines, Dwayne G. Ratzlaff

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The Vanguard (Vol. 31, No. 2), Mar-Apr 1984, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

According to Paul Schultz, president of the National Indian Lutheran Board (NILB), 1983 was a year of continuing leadership and growing partnership.

In his report to the almost forty participants at the recent annual meeting in Tempe, AZ, Schultz noted that "It is exciting to participate in the process that is setting a vision for continuing Indian Ministry, and then translating that vision into action. "

The Vanguard (Vol. 27, No. 9), Nov 1980, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

"The bill does not call for a large increase in overall aid funding but rather stresses reforming and redirecting aid.''

Passage of such legislation is the ambitious aim of this year's Offering of Letters, sponsored again by Bread for the World, a Christian citizenship movement directed by Lutheran pastor Art Simon.

Entitled "Hunger and Global Security," the offering of letters (letters sent to elected officials) will encourage Congress to redirect U.S. foreign aid to poor nations committed to meeting "basic human needs" in their countries-rather than funding arms build-up or elaborate redevelopment schemes.

The Vanguard (Vol. 25, No. 8), Oct 1978, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

In Iowa, elderly adults can now use food stamps to purchase meals in restaurants. This is especially helpful because many older persons have difficulty preparing their own meals.

This is just one of many innovations of Victor Preisser, Iowa's Commissioner for Social Services.

Preisser, who's created controversy by applying business management to the state's social services, was the speaker for the second annual state-wide meeting of the LHRAA State Council in Waverly, September 9.

The Vanguard (Vol. 25, No. 5), June 1978, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

"Ordained ministers of Christian denominations" may now perform weddings in Valparaiso University's chapel according to an "interim policy" outlined in early May by the school's Chapel Council.

The council is appointed by University President Albert Huegli and he chairs the council's meetings. This student-faculty-staff group recommends policy for the University's worship life, which is then implemented by the chapel's staff

The Vanguard (Vol. 24, No. 9), Nov 1977, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Forrest Gerard - the new assistant secretary for Indian Affairs in the Interior Department - has urged Indian leaders to call for the Carter Administration to issue a policy statement on Indian concerns.

Gerard, himself a Blackfoot Indian, made this suggestion in his speech to the recent National Congress of American Indians - the largest and oldest Indian organization.