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The Problem Of Ordination: Lessons From Early Christian History, Darius Jankiewicz

Faculty Publications

Like most modern Christian denominations, Seventh-­‐day Adventists acknowledge the pastoral call through the rite of ordination. We have also adopted the three-­‐fold structure of ministry in the church— pastor, elder, and deacon—each initiated by a separate rite of laying-­‐on-­‐of-­‐hands and each referred to as ordination. The lack of unambiguous Scriptural data, however, has resulted in a decades-long intradenominational discussion on the meaning of and qualifications for ordination of pastors, elders, and deacons. It is indisputable, and Scripturally warranted, that Christian community needs its authoritative leaders in order to function and propagate its mission in the world, otherwise chaos would reign. …

Discipleship Master Plan: A Disciple-Making Strategy For The South Flint Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Melvin S. Santos

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The lack of a disciple-making plan and irregular leadership training for members in the South Flint Seventh-day Adventist Church resulted in undeveloped and ill-equipped members operating in a reactive and survival mode leading to frustration and leader “burn outs.”

Method

The Discipleship Master Plan was developed and implemented in the South Flint Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burton, Michigan, which consisted of two major formats: (1) Four Levels of Discipleship Training, and (2) a Discipleship Master Plan Infrastructure. The four levels of discipleship focus on the development of all members. This training took place primarily during Sabbath afternoons and worship …

Re-Visioning The Sabbath School For Soul-Winning In The Virgin Islands: A Strategy For Church Growth Through Sabbath School Action Units, Henry Peters

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United States Virgin Islands experienced an average membership growth of 1.7 percent per annum during the period 2000-2009, which represents 49.7 percent of the projected baptismal goal. While public evangelism has been the most productive method of soul winning in the territory, the majority of churches, in spite of that approach, failed to achieve their annual baptismal goals, thus resulting in a moderate membership growth. However, when one considers the organizational structure of the local church as recommended by the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, which encourages multiple evangelistic modalities, it is evident that …

Principles Of Worship And Liturgy, Fernando Canale

Perspective Digest

No abstract provided.

New Testament Greek: A Beginning And Intermediate Grammar [Review] / James Allan Hewett, Brant Berglin

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

A Discipleship Model "Go And Make Disciples" For The Hispanic Hoover Seventh-Day Adventist Church In Alabama, Ezequiel Osorio

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Statement of the Problem

The concept of discipleship is not well understood in Christendom including in the SDA church. Many churches are adding new converts to their membership, but these new converts are not being trained and equipped to become true disciples. This phenomenon is having effect in the Hoover Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church (HHSDA)1. A better understanding of the discipleship concept is necessary, for that reason, a discipleship seminar named “Go and Make Disciples” was created for the members at HHSDA.

Method

A seminar method was used in this project. The researcher used the sanctuary of the HHSDA church …

Principles Of Worship And Liturgy, Fernando Canale

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Principles Of Worship And Liturgy, Fernando Canale

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Defining Legalism, Kent Yinger

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Appraising The Myth Of Nero Redivius In The Interpretation Of Revelation, Sigve K. Tonstad

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

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

Doctor of Ministry Projects

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, …

The Book Of Daniel In Light Of The Ancient Near Eastern Literary And Material Finds: An Archaeological Perspective, Patrick Mazani

Dissertations

This dissertation examines the text of the book of Daniel in light of some ancient Near Eastern archaeological discoveries. While chapter 1 of this research is introductory, chapter 2 begins by investigating personal and place names mentioned in Daniel and making a comparative analysis between the claims of Daniel's text and related archaeological discoveries. Archaeological evidence shows that the place names mentioned in the book of Daniel were real geographical locations where historical events are claimed to have taken place. Archeological materials not only help clarify some words, phrases, and locations of places, but seem to show that at least …

Wednesday Crucification, Frank B. Holbrook

Perspective Digest

No abstract provided.

Word Frequencies In The Book Of Revelation, Steve Moyise

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

A One-Sided Trinity In Theology: Its Continuing Impact, Norman R. Gulley

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

When God Speaks Cross-Culturally: The Bible As Mission, Paul B. Petersen

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

My Pilgramage, Jiri Moskala

Perspective Digest

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Hagios For The Sanctuary In The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Philo, And Josephus / Carl P. Cosaert., Carl P. Cosaert

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

A History Of New Testament Lexicography [Review] / John A.L. Lee., Bernard A. Taylor

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Katapetasma: Lexicographical And Etymological Considerations On The Biblical "Veil" / Daniel M. Gurtner., Daniel M. Gurtner

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Encountering The Book Of Hebrews: An Exposition [Review] / Donald A. Hagner., Erhard H. Gallos

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Living With Confidence Despite Some Open Questions: Upholding The Biblical Truth Of Creation Amidst Theological Pluralism, Frank M. Hasel

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

The "Mystery" Of Israel And The Church, Reinaldo Siqueira

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

Shalom - Eirene - Peace, Reinaldo Siqueira

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

Peace

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

A Program To Improve Bible Study And Prayer In The Humboldt Park Hispanic Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Julio I. Juarez

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

A survey conducted in the Humboldt Park Hispanic SDA church (HPHC) indicated that its members, like many others in our post-modern society, have neglected personal Bible study (PBS) and prayer. The results of this were evident in many aspects of their lives.

Method

This problem was brought to the attention of church leaders (elders and the church board). Consequently, a strategy was developed for involving all members in a week of prayer and seminars centered around personal Bible study and prayer. The seminars were based on a review of related literature. A survey was conducted before and after the …

A History Of Seventh-Day Adventist Views On Biblical And Prophetic Inspiration (1844-2000), Alberto R. Timm

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Enriching The Understanding And Experience Of Baptism In Kenya, Samson Nyang'au Mwebi

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The Problem and Method Used

Baptism is a church activity conducted every three months in most Seventh-day Adventist churches in Kenya. While it brings joy to see new members join the church, the significance of baptism is not fully reflected in the life of individual believers or of the church. This problem may largely stem from inadequate understanding of the significance and meaning of baptism and its celebration. This study sought to develop ways of improving the practice of baptism in the areas of preparation of candidates for baptism, celebration of baptismal ceremonies, reception of new converts into church membership, …

Shapes Of Ministry In The New Testament, P. Gerard Damsteegt

Faculty Publications

The chapter evaluates an interpretation of the New Testament ministry that argues that there was no specific local church organization spelled out in the Bible. The absence of organizational structure allows for the ordination of women in the local church and presents Junia as the first female apostle and Phoebe as a female minister. The evaluation presents the biblical structure of leadership and shows that through incorrect interpretation of the texts this view distorts the biblical view of local church leadership.

The Textual Relation Of The Peshitta Of Ezekiel 1-12 To Mt And To The Ancient Versions (Tg-J And Lxx), Joaquim Azevedo

Dissertations

Problem . The dilemma of the Syriac version is its mysterious provenance and the direct relationship it may have to the other versions (particularly G [Septuagint] and C^J [Targum Jonathan]). Thus some scholars have automatically discarded or ignored the Peshitta version as a useful tool (as a textual witness) for the study of the Hebrew text. The knowledge of textual problems, in this case the relationship of S [Peshitta Version] to the ancient versions, is of extreme importance in the analysis and study of the Hebrew Bible. The awareness of G [Septuagint], C^J [Targum Jonathan], and M [Masoretic …