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South Carolina Conference Journal 2007, United Methodist Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference Journal

No abstract provided.

A Contemplative Youth Ministry Retreat Model, Russell H. Freeman

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Building An Ethos Of Discipleship For Transition In The Twenty-First Century, Greg J. Boulton

Doctor of Ministry

The tension between old and new tears at the heart and soul of the church in the United States. For example, does the church focus on building new churches and allow old ones to die? Do church leaders develop a more effective ethos that renews the hearts and minds of Christians in old and new churches? This paper deals with how leaders can develop an ethos that sustains discipleship in the life of its members. It is the thesis of this paper that long-term members of the Christian faith can be revivified through a biblical discipleship process. The paper explores …

The Kingdom Of God: An Ancient/Future Ontology Of Leadership For The Twenty First Century Church, Stephen A. Campbell

Doctor of Ministry

The Church is facing a crisis ofleadership. For the past several hundred years the Church has embraced an ontology, or basic understanding of the nature ofleadership, based on a modern interpretation of the world. With the emergence of the postmodern world, Church leaders need to embrace a new, ancient/future ontology ofleadership based on Jesus' teachings on the kingdom of God. This will enable the Church to be relevant in the twenty-first century. Chapter two will evaluate Jesus' teaching regarding the kingdom of God. This examination will reveal four characteristics of that kingdom which will serve as the basic framework for …

Building A Reformed Life: Recovering John Calvin's Theology Of The Christian Life For The Church Today, Neil E. Trainer

Doctor of Ministry

The problem addressed by this dissertation may be stated as follows: How can members of First Presbyterian Church, and others like it, be assisted in both their understanding of God's plan and their appropriation of God's power for their growth toward maturity in Christ's likeness? To address the stated problem, we propose to recover John Calvin's theology of the Christian life, which understands spiritual formation as the necessary and progressive reformation of the deformed image of God after the pattern of Christ through spiritual union with Christ by the process of repentance. In this light, spiritual formation is viewed as …

Preparing Thinking Christians To Survive And Thrive In A Culture Of Choice, Scott Sommerfeld

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

Sommerfeld, Scott G. "Preparing Thinking Christians To Survive And Thrive In A Culture Of Choice." D.Min. Major Applied Project, Concordia Seminary—St. Louis, 2007. 211 pp.

Youth are ill-prepared to think and live as Christians in our post-modern world. A retreat for high school seniors and graduates is one way of preparing youth to survive and thrive in a culture of choice, where perhaps the greatest challenge regards rationality for choosing ones religion. Here youth are introduced to the real truth regarding the Bible, choosing God, and living as disciples. While youth were assisted in thinking theologically through the retreat, this …

Program Book - 2007 Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Program book for the 2007 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, presenter bios, and practical information.

A Theological, Sociological, And Educational Rationale For The Curriculum : "Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue, As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults" ; Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults, Karen A. Wilson

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.

64th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectureship -- Hear The Word Of The Lord: Jeremiah's Call To Renewal (2007), Jerry Rushford

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 64th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, May 1-4, 2007. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

Jerry Rushford, Lectureship Director

Rick Gibson, Tami Williamson, Kym Dildine, and Erin Newton Lectures Team

Stories About Raising My Children, Elmer L. Towns

Books

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Youth Ministers' Perceptions Of Character Qualities, Leadership Competencies, And Leadership Flaws That Facilitate Or Hinder Effective Youth Ministry, Troy W. Temple

Faculty Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Vincentiana Vol. 51, No. 4 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Western Theological Seminary Catalog: 2007-2009, Western Theological Seminary

Western Theological Seminary Catalogs

Western Theological Seminary catalogs 1869-[ongoing] (incomplete). Also published as Calendar and Bulletin.

E-Learning And The Academy: A New Paradigm For Training Youth Ministry Students, Richard Chromey

Doctor of Ministry

The technological revolution of cyberspace has forced various institutions to reinvent. In recent years, many colleges and universities have converted partially or wholly to distance education or "e-Iearning." However, countless other schools and learning institutions (especially ministry training) remain firmly entrenched within site-based, seat-time, lecture-rooted, modern educational frames.

And therefore, the problem arises: how can cyber technology and on-line educational delivery systems train and equip youth and family ministry students for professional or lay ministly?

The purpose of this work is an investigation of electronic learning in order to propose alternative strategies for future youth ministry education. Ultimately, readers will …

Short-Term Missions: A Vital Ingredient Of The Divine Blueprint, Vernon B. Parmenter

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Event, Women's Day, 2007-09-16, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Papers

No abstract provided.

Strengthening Young Adult Chinese Adventists In Malaysia In Christian Living, Yat Yau Ang

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Progress of the gospel work among the Chinese in Malaysia has been slow. Church growth is insignificant. An important asset of the church—the young people— could be a driving force for church growth. Church leaders need to start a pilot training program catered to the needs of young people, especially helping them to grow in various aspects of their lives, and equipping them to do God’s work.

Method

An ethnographic approach will be used to review current literature including books, articles, interviews, and questionnaires. For the benefit of the Project Director, the Malaysian culture and the needs of young …

We Are Preaching With You Pastor : Congregational Input For The Accurate And Relevant Application Of The Word Of God, Keith Patrick Michael Missel

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Church-Based Bible Institutes And Master's Commission Programs Of Assemblies Of God Churches In The Great Lakes Region, Donald F. Williams

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

God In All Faces, Anne Mumford

Verbum

In lieu of an abstract, below is the essay's first paragraph.

"In the world there are many people who practice several different religions. Meeting people from different religions helps me realize each has distinct beliefs and interests. I was raised an Italian American Catholic and am still learning about my family’s religions."

Full Issue, No Author

Verbum

This is the full issue of Volume 4, Issue 1 of Verbum, published in Fall 2006 by the REST Club at St. John Fisher College. Articles from this issue are available as separate PDFs at http://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/verbum/vol4/iss1/

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 41 No 2 - November 2006), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: An Emerging Critique of the Postmodern, Evangelical Church: A Review Essay by John Bolt - 205 / Hero or Villain? Interpretations of John Calvin and His Legacy by Karin Y. Maag - 222 / Baptism and the Salvific Status of Children: An Examination of Some Intra-Reformed Debates by Richard J. Mouw - 238 / William Perkins and His Greatest Case of Conscience: “How a Man May Know Whether He Be the Child of God, or No” by Joel R. Beeke - 255 / Domestic Violence in the Church and Redemptive Suffering in 1 Peter by Steven Tracy - …

Saint John The Evangelist Church Sunday Bulletin, October 1, 2006

Saint John the Evangelist Church Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Green Bay, WI

Saint John the Evangelist Church Sunday Bulletin Finding Aid

Japhet De Oliveira Accepts Chaplain For Missions Position, Beverly Stout

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

A Seven Strand Cord: Braiding Together Leadership Development For Mid-Adolescents, Richard Barrett Bartlett Ii

Doctor of Ministry

The emerging culture is necessitating different leadership paradigms: preparation of leaders in a "business as usual" fashion is becoming inadequate. Mid-adolescents in churches who are being "called" or "shoulder tapped" as emerging leaders need an intentional process of leadership development.

This paper will recommend leadership development of mid-adolescents through the metaphor of a seven strand braided cord which includes these threads: discernment, an understanding of call, rite of passage events, mentoring, spiritual formation, service/ministry opportunities, and commissioning. The goal of this research is to suggest that these kinds of learning experiences, which the Church could be providing today, will best …

Reexamining Relational Youth Ministry: Implications From The Theology Of Bonhoeffer, Andrew Root

Faculty Publications

Youth ministry often focuses on building relationships between youth ministers and adolescents. But to what end? A relationship designed to influence the other is no relationship and is unworthy of Christ. In a true relationship Christians must be willing fully to share the place of another.

South Carolina Conference Journal 2006, United Methodist Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference Journal

No abstract provided.

Under The Cross Of Christ: Hispanic Ministry In The Missouri Synod, Lcms

Artículos obra entre Hispano/Latinos

BRTF-En – LCMS (June 2006)

Happiness Is Service In The Spirit Of Vincent De Paul And Frederic Ozanam A Youth Ministry Catechesis For Service Learning Formation, Timothy Michael Henry Kelly

Pastoral Institute

The Capstone Project and subsequent writings incorporated in this portfolio, referred to as Phase II, is a cumulative and collaborative effort between two colleagues from The Pastoral Institute of The University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. The first phase was successfully completed to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts in Religious Studies. Phase I was intended to: plan, implement and evaluate a catechesis pilot program for a senior high school CCD class. This pilot was to have its foundation in the Gospel readings of the liturgical calendar. More importantly, this program was designed to afford youth and …

When Scholarship Goes South: Biblical Scholarship And Global Trends, Evertt W. Huffard

Restoration Quarterly

Huffard, Evertt W. (2006) "When Scholarship Goes South: Biblical Scholarship and Global Trends," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 48 : No. 2.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.