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Focus, 2016, Summer, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Spring Graduation 2016: Schedule, Speaker Bios, Honorary Doctorates And More, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

I Never Thought I Could Change A Life, Becky St. Clair

Stories - Students

No abstract provided.

Forged By Fire: Black History Month Speakers & Events

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

It Is Time To Talk, Part 4: What Adventists Really Think About Segregated Conferences, David K. Penno

Faculty Publications

In the previous articles of this series, we have reviewed the theological debate, the psychological/sociological dynamics, and the history of the Adventist Church in North America that relate to organizational segregation. In this final article, I will present my research findings that relate to this discussion and offer some possible first steps to move us toward a serious dialogue in the church.

A Wholistic Model Of Apologetics For Equipping The Youth, Selim Kesmez

Master's Theses

Problem

While available studies indicate that biblical world view among young adults decreases in years of secular education Adventist education system in Germany is struggling to address the needs of the young adults. The question arises what kind of needs can be identified why they leave faith and church behind and how the Church may counteract this process and provide valuable assistance. The urgency of this question emerges in considering the high rate of de-conversion among Adventist youth.

Method

This study analyzes various studies and statistical reports regarding the condition of the spiritual life of young adults in both the …

Envision, Fall 2016, Andrews University

Envision

No abstract provided.

Divine Intervention, Cesar Rojas

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Trust God’S Lead, Alexi Decker

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

They Need Your Prayers, Rebecca Coleman

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Leadership Department Newsletter - April 2015, Andrews University

Leadership Department Newsletter 2015

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Nursing Students Follow God’S Call, Becky St. Clair

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Choosing Him, Megan Reed

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Imagining Jesus In The Modern Age: Constantine Authors "Jesus Of New York"

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University professor, Greg Constantine, talks about his book, "Jesus of New York". Constantine takes the stories of Jesus in the Bible and retells them in a new way, set in the modern age.

Developing Men/Fathers As Spiritual Leaders In The Home In Kitsap County, Washington, Tobin K. R. Dodge

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The Adventist church, along with most religious organizations today, struggles to develop a multigenerational faith vision and practice among its believers. Fewer Adventist youth and young adults appear to have an Adventist worldview or share the churches core values. They are often absent from general church life and worship. The research that has led to this project addresses men/fathers as being a primary solution in faith transmission and spiritual nurture of the next generation. Yet, the current vacancy of fathers in the homes and churches has created some of the greatest social needs in American society today. Literature is …

Making Disciples: Applying Steps To Christ In The Glenorchy Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Mark Falconer

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The spirituality of a large percentage of church members at the Glenorchy church in Tasmania, is primarily based on knowledge about God with little concept of how biblical spirituality interacts with daily life. A recent Natural Church Development survey revealed passionate spirituality and loving relationships scored extremely low and revealed a profound need to engage spiritually with God on a daily basis. The members of Glenorchy Church have a high regard for Scripture and the writings of Ellen White, and therefore have read Steps to Christ, but few have experienced the transformational presence of God in their daily lives …

Focus, 2015, Winter, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventhday Adventist Church.

Treasures In Diversity, Shirley Freed

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"[A]rt leads to a response of awe. Beauty does the same thing, and so does diversity. and there’s always something about light. the way the light shines on the mosaic, or the way the light shines through the glass, increases the beauty many times over. It seems clear that, in a diverse world where opinions sometimes clash, we often need some light—sometimes a lot of light."

Postmodern Teens And Twentysomethings In German-Speaking Europe, Alexander C. Schulze

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"this article briefly summarizes the results of a pioneering study in faith development research. Based on the data gathered by Valuegenesis Europe, the study examined the relationship between family and church variables and the faith development of adolescents and young adults in Germany, austria, and Switzerland. Faith development was seen through the lenses of four new faith development dimensions: believing, belonging, caring, and doing. the article discusses the implications of this study to orient leaders to the faith development needs of the young generation in German-speaking Europe."

Testing A New Method Of Teaching Homiletics At The Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary: Chmn 505, Micheal Lawrence Goetz

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Preaching has always been at the center of Christianity and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is the most visible part of a pastor’s ministry, and it has a significant influence on the spiritual journey of a congregation. It is the express desire of the homiletics teachers at the Seventh-day Adventist Seminary to guide students to be the best preachers possible. However, the problem that is a review of the dissertations at the James White Library revealed that in the last 35 years no attention has been given to evaluating the effectiveness of methods used in homiletic classes at the …

A Soul Care Teaching And Discipling Model To Aid Millennial Youth In Developing Healthy Relationships With God, Self, And Others In The Nottingham Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Georgina Miller

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

A large proportion of youth and young adults classified as Millennials (also known as Generation Y) within the Adventist Church worldwide are hurting because of lack of acceptance, love, and healthy self-worth. This youth group has issues with trusting others, especially society at large and authority figures, due to negative experiences in their past, which has painfully scarred them. They have an unhealthy view of who God really is based on the dysfunctional role models they have grown up with and see around them. The church’s limited ability to connect and relate with the postmodern culture, due to a …

Nothing I’D Rather Do, Pieter Damsteegt

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Living Like Jesus, Becky St. Clair

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

In Step With Christ, Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary

Current: Faith Meets Life and Culture

No abstract provided.

Seminary Training, Role Demands, Family Stressors And Strategies For Alleviation Of Stressors In Pastors’ Families, David Sedlacek, Duane C. Mcbride, René Drumm

Human Subject Research Archive

This is a report from a study of the stressors faced by Seventh-day Adventist pastors and their families in the North American Division.

Empowering The Voiceless, Ashleigh Jardine

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Focus On Children's Ministry, S. Joseph Kidder

Faculty Publications

In researching growing Seventh-day Adventist churches in North America we discovered that the common denominator among these churches is their focus on children’s ministries. In the past, parents brought their children to the church and the Lord. Today, children bring their parents and friends to the church if they enjoy their experience there.

We Come To God And Then We Go For God, Gerald A. Klingbeil

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

God Was With Me, Ashleigh Jardine

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Youth Ministry In Lebanon, Ashleigh Jardine

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.