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The Christian Educator's Handbook On Adult Education, Kenneth O. Gangel, James C. Wilhoit, Charles Gresham

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Developing Teachers And Leaders For Effective Adult Education, David Wray

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Where Mortals Dwell: A Christian View Of Place For Today (Book Review), Mark Tazelaar

Pro Rege

Reviewed Title: Bartholomew, Craig G. Where Mortals Dwell: A Christian View of Place for Today. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2011. 372 pages. ISBN: 9780801036378.

Missiology And International Justice Mission Introduction, Grace Robertson

Global Tides

International Justice Mission has a pervasive presence. It is one of the most prominent modern missionary agencies and within this role it serves as a symbol of Christianity pursuing justice. Because of this important position both within the Christian faith as well as on the global platform, it is imperative that International Justice Mission is analyzed with regard to missiology. With the purpose of examining International Justice Mission through the lens of missiology, first the history of International Justice Mission will be discussed. Then the theology of International Justice Mission will be investigated with specific regard to motivation, means, agents, …

Increasing Motivation For Christian Growth By Teaching The Glory Of Christ, Timothy A. Mckitrick

College of Theology and Ministry Dissertations, Projects, & Theses

Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this project was to increase the motivation of believers to pursue Christian growth by teaching them about the glory of Christ. It proposed two main research questions: (1) Is there a direct relationship between a person's understanding of the gospel of the glory of Christ and their motivation to pursue Christian growth? (2) Will teaching this subject cause a change in attitude in participants toward Christian growth? To explore these questions, a five­session teaching seminar was developed and presented. It utilized a pre-survey/ post-survey method to gather data concerning changes in participants' …

Kingdom Consequences: Socio-Political Dimensions Of Evangelistic Preaching, Kenneth Kinton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study examines biblical, historical, and theoretcial trends in evangelistic preaching. This has been accomplished using biblical evidence, as well as insights from theologians and scholars within the realm of society, politics, and Christianity. The study provides a suggested methodology of sermon preparation for communicating to the modern Church.

The Hour Has Come-A Narrative-Critical Analysis Of The Use Of Ω̋Ρα In The Gospel Of John, Dennis Matyas

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

After summarizing eschatology in the Gospel of John, this STM thesis examines the use of, ω̋ρα in Greco-Roman Greek sources, extra-biblical Jewish sources, the LXX, and the New Testament. After this examination, the thesis argues that each and every use of ω̋ρα in the Gospel of John either refers directly to the hour of Jesus' suffering and death or bears a special relationship to it.

Liberian Clergywomen And The Women Of Liberia Mass Action For Peace : Causal Factors For Clergywomen's Participation Or Nonparticipation And The Impact On Clergywomen's Leadership In The Liberian Church, Katurah York Cooper

ATS Dissertations

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A Survey Of Interpretation Of 1 Corinthians 14.34-35, Krystin D. Higgins

Leaven

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The Sibling Secret (Revealed), S. Scott Bartchy

Leaven

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Engaging Ecclesia: A Model For Training And Leading Circuits To Engage In Mission As Ecclesia, Jeffrey Shearier

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

Shearier, Jeffrey E. “Engaging Ecclesia: A Model for Training Circuits to Engage in Mission as Ecclesia.” DMIN MAP., Concordia Seminary—St. Louis, 2012, 110 pp.

This Major Applied Project sought to measure if attitudes and understandings about what the church (ecclesia) is theologically and to apply that definition to the ecclesiology of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The author recounts his personal quest to match ecclesiology with the mission of the church. He also tells the story of recent attempts to encourage church planting in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at large and specifically within the Rocky Mountain District (a part of the …

Transformational Discipleship: A Model For Sermon-Based Small Groups For Life Transformation, Jon Harless

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In consideration of the Great Commission commanded by Jesus Christ, it is certain that the goal of every pastor is to present to the Lord transforming or maturing disciples of Jesus Christ. With this in mind, the purpose of this project is to research and champion the effectiveness of Transformational Discipleship by providing the biblical and theological merits of this discipleship process while also providing a more concrete understanding of the practical effectiveness of this method of discipleship for life transformation in the fulfilling of the Great Commission. This method of discipleship here described as "transformational" is when the pastor's …

The Dilemma Of Genocide In The Old Testament, Daryl Neipp

Masters Theses

The Old Testament command to destroy every breathing thing within the cities of the Promised Land has long been a problem for those who seek to understand God. In some cases this has become welcome fodder for those who desire to question the credibility of Scripture, while for others it just creates an ethical gap that is simply too far to cross. This thesis will address the challenging issue by demonstrating how God's command to destroy the Canaanites was an essential component of his redemptive plan in that it brought to fruition the goals of the Abrahamic Covenant and established …

Discipling Worship Leadership: Biblical And Theological Rationale For Discipling Worship Leaders, Byron Spradlin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A review of current worship literature reveals very little guidance to assist Protestant church leaders in training, discipling or mentoring congregational worship leadership. Therefore, this thesis project researched and presents a basic rationale for developing worship leadership discipling curricula strategically targeting the needs related to discipling and training artistic Christians who are called to worship leadership in the local church.

Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love, Virgil Fry

Leaven

No abstract provided.

The Political Scandal Of Christian Anarchism, Richard Goode

Leaven

No abstract provided.

The Dangers Of Spirituality Without Theology, Scott Talley

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Preaching In The Churches Of Christ: Moving Toward A Theology, David Fleer

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love, David Fleer

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Who Has Seen The Like? Reading Guide To The Book Of Genesis, Mark W. Hamilton

Leaven

No abstract provided.

The Living Stone And A Chosen People: Vocation, Community, And Task In 1 Peter 2.4-10, Stuart L. Love

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Jeremiah: Compelled By The Word And Presence Of Yahweh, Craig D. Bowman

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love, Curtis Mcclane

Leaven

No abstract provided.

The Spirit Of God In The Ministry Of The Old Testament Prophets, Craig Bowman

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love, Thomas H. Olbricht

Leaven

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Recent Literature On The Book Of Isaiah, Mark W. Hamilton

Leaven

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The Christological Motivation Of Christian Ministry In 1 Timothy, Lee Magness

Leaven

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Honor The King. Yes, But Emulate The King?, Michael E. Cafferky

Faculty Works

In seeking to discern God's will for their lives, top-echelon Christian leaders would do well to consider the biblical ideals embedded in the concept of kingship. The paper explores the biblical characteristics of the ideal king with the goal of identifying lessons for contemporary top-echelon leaders. It also reviews the connection between creation and kingship and the biblical concept of the Kingship of God, biblical guidance available in the selection, anointing and annual renewal of the king, and the duties and role of the king. It draws lessons regarding contemporary top-echelon Christian leaders in terms of personal traits, behaviors and …

The Ministry Of Service: A Critical Practico-Theological Examination Of The Ministry Of Presence And Its Reformulation For Military Chaplains, Mark Tinsley

Masters Theses

For centuries, the military chaplaincy has been guided by an applied ministry paradigm known succinctly as the ministry of presence. Although this model has served the chaplaincy well in many ways, it is not without its ideological, theological, biblical, and practical weaknesses. This work purposes to illuminate some of these weaknesses, while at the same time affirming the various strengths of presence ministry. In the end, however, this thesis will propose an alternate ministerial model for the military chaplaincy, namely, the ministry of service. Unlike its presence-ministry counterpart, the ministry of service will be shown to harmonize better with biblical …

Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love, Phillip D. Kenneson, C. Robert Wetsel

Leaven

No abstract provided.