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Ministry Leaders Tackle Crisis Of Youth ‘Slipping Out The Back Door’ First Annual 180° Symposium Convenes At Andrews University, Keri Suarez

Lake Union Herald

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The Adventist Church And The Christian World, Angel M. Rodriguez

Perspective Digest

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Teaching Truth To The Next Generation, Stephen B. Putney

Perspective Digest

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Adventist Views On Inspiration, Alberto R. Timm

Perspective Digest

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American Politics And Religion (The Associate Editor's Desk), Gerhard Pfandl

Perspective Digest

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What Do Boston And Huambo Have In Common? (The President's Desk), Ron E.M. Clouzet

Perspective Digest

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Knowing Everything About Timbuktu, Larry L. Lichenwalter

Perspective Digest

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Deconstruction Of The E. G. White Statement “The Greatest Want Of The World” As It Relates To Leadership, Trevor O'Reggio

Faculty Publications

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Exploring The Factors That Shaped The Early Adventist Mission To Jamaica, Trevor O'Reggio

Faculty Publications

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Patriarchy: A Gateway To Ministry To Women In High Identity Muslim Contexts, Linda Smith

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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A Worldview Approach To Ministry Among Muslim Women / Cynthia A. Strong And Meg Page [Book Review], Cristian Dumitrescu

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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Mission Theology In The Old Testament: A New Paradigm, Cristian Dumitrescu

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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A Strategy To Strengthen The Role And Function Of The District Pastor For Effective Leadership And Guidance Of Local Churches In Ghana, Paul Adu Sampah

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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Ytr As A Remnant Term In The Book Of Jeremiah, Kenneth D. Mulzac

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Politics - To Engage Or Not To Engage? Seeking A Biblical Perspective, John Wesley Taylor V

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Exploring The Factors That Shaped The Early Adventist Mission To Jamaica, Trevor O'Reggio

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Book Review Of How Africa Shaped The Christian Mind: Rediscovering The African Seedbed Of Western Christianity, By Thomas C. Oden, Trevor O'Reggio

Trevor O'Reggio

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Deconstruction Of The E. G. White Statement “The Greatest Want Of The World” As It Relates To Leadership, Trevor O'Reggio

Trevor O'Reggio

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Exploring The Factors That Shaped The Early Adventist Mission To Jamaica, Trevor O'Reggio

Trevor O'Reggio

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Development, Evaluation, And Implementation Of An Interfaith Pastors' Peer Coaching Group In The Gentry, Arkansas Area, Raymond C. House

Professional Dissertations DMin

Problem

During my first ten years of ministry I discovered that I was in a lonely work with little peer-interaction or stimulation. Sporadic attempts to find peer- support and friendship among other pastors left me feeling only slightly encouraged. I was concerned that I was not being challenged by another peer or group of peers or held accountable to any particular goals personally or professionally.

Method

This research presents a model where pastors came together from various churches and denominations in a small town setting, and developed peer-coaching relationships for the purpose of improving their personal and ministry goals. Peer …

A Non-Pastor Dependent Model For Churches In The Greater New York Conference, Richard A. Marker

Professional Dissertations DMin

Problem

Pastors tend to hover over the churches and many of the functions of ministry within the local church. Church members demonstrate little personal spiritual growth or activity in witnessing to their communities. A specific church in New York City will be selected as a laboratory for experimentation with the premise that a non-pastor dependent church can achieve better than average growth.

Method

A systematic study of the Bible, Spirit of Prophecy, commentaries, books, and articles concerning the development of church leadership and growth was reviewed. Once theological and historical data on non-pastor dependent churches and church growth was identified, …

A Friendship Evangelism Seminar For The Bladensburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Marcellus Tyrone Robinson

Professional Dissertations DMin

Problem

Members of the Bladensburg Seventh-day Adventist Church expressed a desire establish closer bonds within the congregation and community. The lack of close friendships within the church fellowship led to several members transferring to other area churches. Later, an interest survey revealed the congregation wanted to participate in friendship evangelism. In response to the desire of members to form closer friendships and to engage in friendship evangelism, the purpose of this study is to develop a seminar of friendship evangelism for the Bladensburg Seventh-day Adventist Church that will enable members to identify, understand, and form friendships within the church fellowship …

The 1919 Bible Conference And Its Significance For Seventh-Day Adventist History And Theology, Michael W. Campbell

Dissertations

The Topic

The 1919 Bible Conference was held immediately after World War I during a heightened interest in the apocalyptic and soon after the death of Ellen White. Patterned after the Fundamentalist prophetic conferences of 1918 and 1919, it was arguably the first “scholarly” conference held by Seventh-day Adventists. During a theologically turbulent time, Adventists found the emerging Fundamentalist movement attractive for its biblicist theology, its opposition to modernism and evolution, and the apparent popular appeal of its prophetic conferences.

The Purpose

The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze the significance of the 1919 Bible Conference for Seventh-day Adventist …

An Adventist Missiological Response To Traditional Beliefs In Kenya, Festus Felix Gumbo

Professional Dissertations DMin

Problem

Seventh-day Adventist Christians in Kenya struggle to practice pure biblical teaching because many still practice African traditional beliefs. Many traditional beliefs are inconsistent with biblical teachings. This problem has contributed to syncretism that has weakened the Adventist message in Kenya. Many of the church members follow traditional beliefs because they fear to be condemned by members in society. The traditional belief that says a dead person continues to live and can communicate with the family is still strongly supported by many people in Kenya. This traditional belief contradicts biblical teaching concerning the dead. Other traditional issues church members struggle …

An Adventist Missiological Response To Traditional Beliefs In Kenya, Festus Felix Gumbo

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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Christian Remnant – African Folk Church: Seventh-Day Adventism In Tanzania 1903-1980 / Stefan Hoeschele [Book Review], Russell L. Staples

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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The Historical Development, Philosophical Foundation, And Mission Of The Religious Education Program At Andrews University, Jorge E. Rico

Dissertations

Topic. This study focuses on the evaluation of the historical development and philosophical foundation of the Religious Education program at Andrews University. The program has been instrumental in training individuals as Bible instructors, church and educational leaders, and overseas missionaries. Its challenges and advantages have led leaders to define the program and implement a biblical philosophy of religious education.

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the development, challenges, and attempts to define the Religious Education program from its inception to the present. The investigation also analyzes the biblical basis, philosophical framework, mission, and contribution of the Religious …

Marketing Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Education : College-Choice Motivators And Barriers, Vinita Sauder

Dissertations

Purpose. Approximately 75% of Seventh-day Adventist college-bound youth do not attend the church's 15 colleges in North America. This study explored the views of Adventist college-bound participants regarding the factors (motivators and barriers) that influence college choice.

Method. Utilizing a mixed methods approach, qualitative and quantitative data were collected in a sequential two-phase design. Insights from focus groups conducted in Los Angeles and Nashville guided the development of a nationwide telephone survey of college-bound Adventists. Three groups sorted by type of high school were identified from a sample size of 226 and compared in terms of awareness and college-choice motivators …

A Strategy To Strengthen The Role And Function Of The District Pastor For Effective Leadership And Guidance Of Local Churches In Ghana, Paul Adu Sampah

Professional Dissertations DMin

Problem

Ever since the General Conference introduced Union and Conferences to run local churches, progress of the gospel work in Ghana has been slow. Before their introduction, churches were grouped into districts and run by district pastors. Due to their high administrative expenditure, local churches have become poor with no proper pastoral care. When church administration is given back to the districts and district pastor’s role is strengthened, conference expenditure will be reduced, more pastors will be sent to the churches, and local churches will be saved from financial collapse.

Method

Studies were carried out by reviewing current literature on …

The Impact Of Short-Term Missions On The Participants Of The Berkshire Mission Group, Garold Ray Wagner

Professional Dissertations DMin

Problem

The face of missions is changing. While regular mission service (long-term) is still very much needed and extant, it no longer dominates the missions landscape. Fewer people are being sent to third-world or developing countries from North America to serve long term for positive reasons. There has been, however, an explosion in the number of people traveling to other countries for short terms and very short terms. While focus has shown that teens and young adults are positively impacted, no study has shown the impact on people of all age groups who go for this type of service.

Method …