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Catching Missional: Shaping A Participatory Environment In Missiological Education (A Case Study), Karen E. Parchman

Papers

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Beyond Western Approaches To Missions: Postindustrial Missions & The Missiology Within Hip Hop Culture, Daniel White Hodge

Papers

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The Transformational, Intersectional And Transcendental Agenda Of Mission: Quest For A Spirituality Of The Road, Thias Kgatla

Papers

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A Limited Survey Of Theological Rationales Proposed For Social Action In "Mission", Travis L. Myers

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A Faculty Member’S Response To David Bauer’S Article, Ruth Anne Reese

The Asbury Journal

This paper was part of an oral panel presentation that was given on October 12, 2012 at Asbury Theological Seminary. The panel was asked to engage with the question of Inductive Bible Study and its relationship to the global church. The paper is only minimally revised from its original oral presentation.

Eugène Casalis And The French Mission To Basutoland (1833-1856): A Case Study Of Lamin Sanneh's Mission-By-Translation Paradigm In Nineteenth Century Southern Africa, W. Benjamin Beckner

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Mission Experiential Education For Social Action, David E. Fenrick

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Utilizing Digital Platforms In Social Justice Education For Students’ Transformissional Learning, Duane Brown

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Social Engagement: The Challenge Of The Social In Missiological Education; The 2013 Proceedings Of The Association Of Professors Of Missions, Association Of Professors Of Missions

Academic Books

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Donald Mcgavran And The City, Jeff K. Walters

Great Commission Research Journal

As the “father of the Church Growth Movement,” Donald A. McGavran’s impact on twentieth century missiology is undisputed. His teaching on missions in urban contexts holds great value for our rapidly urbanizing world, but those contributions have been studied very little. The purpose of this article is to survey McGavran’s urban missiology, especially as presented in his seminal work, Understanding Church Growth.

Converge International Missionaries And Their Churches In Thailand: Different Strategies Reaching Different People Groups In The Bangkapi District Of Bangkok, Thailand, John F. Easterling

Great Commission Research Journal

In 1990, two missionary families moved to Thailand under the supervision of the Baptist General Conference to study the Thai language, intern under a Thai pastor, and eventually plant churches. Their coming to Thailand was following many years of Buddhism that is firmly established in the land. Christianity has not had an easy reception, but slowly the Christian church has been planted by men and women with faith, a call, determination, vision, and hard work. As these two missionary families began to work together, they started to realize that they each had a distinct calling. After twelve years, their one …

Donald Mcgavran’S Understanding Of Conversion, Gustavo V. Suarez

Great Commission Research Journal

This paper seeks to explore Donald McGavran’s understanding of conversion. First, we will look at the people and events that shaped his theology and methodology. Second, we will explore McGavran’s understanding of conversion. He clearly emphasized in his writings that Church Growth was conversion growth. He also was very clear that salvation is only through Jesus Christ. However, Donald McGavran’s understanding of conversion was clouded with the conflicting theological and sociological views that consequently influenced his methodology. Donald McGavran’s view of conversion lacked a clear theological explanation as to how man becomes a Christian. Most of McGavran’s explanation of conversion …

Theological Empowerment : Engaging Laity In Multicultural Marketplace Ministry, James Rodney Curpanen

ATS Dissertations

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The Relationality Of The Holy One Of Israel In The Book Of Isaiah, Tony T.K. Chen

ATS Dissertations

This dissertation explores the ways that “the Holy One of Israel” is used in the book of Isaiah to depict Yahweh, the powerful and unapproachable God, in his personal relationship with Israel. It investigates the actions and character of Yahweh as the Holy One of Israel and the nature and purpose of Yahweh’s holiness as reflected in the Holy One of Israel’s treatment of Israel. It considers how Yahweh seeks to manifest his holiness in the midst of rebellion through righteous actions. In particular, it examines how the Holy One of Israel rebukes, redeems, and restores Israel, despite her rebellious …

Preparing The Local Church To Reach Out To The Dislocated: A Case Study Of The Kikuku Indigenious Church Mission To The Mao People Group, Louis Matundu Zulu

ATS Dissertations

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Harmonizing Individual And Ecclesiastical Expectations With The Institution Of Theological Education, Meeli Tankler

ATS Dissertations

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Practicing Like Jesus: A Study Of Christian Spiritual Disciplines, Baxter S. Hurley

ATS Dissertations

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The Rhetorical Approach To 1 Thessalonians In Light Of Funeral Oration, Jae Kyung Cho

ATS Dissertations

The present dissertation is a study of the rhetorical approach to 1 Thessalonians, particularly funeral oration. Though many scholars have interpreted 1 Thessalonians in light of thematic perspective, mirror reading, and epistolary approach, this dissertation asserts that Paul employs elements of epideictic funerary oratory to persuade his audience in writing 1 Thessalonians. Moreover, the dissertation shows that Paul’s use of funerary language with some twists in meaning and purpose illustrates that Paul employs topoi and the purpose of funeral oration in 1 Thessalonians.

Encountering the growing persecution, sufferings, and even death of members, the believers of Thessalonica needed encouragement and …

More Than Inspired Propositions: Shared Attention And The Religious Text, Adam Green, Keith A. Quan

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

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The Present Is Necessary! Rejoinder To Rota, William Hasker

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

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Identifying And Reaching Ethnic Groups In The City, Anthony Casey

Great Commission Research Journal

Immigrants are arriving in the United States in large numbers. We know the statistics, but what we do not know is who these people are, where they are living, and how we reach them with the Gospel. This article presents a strategy for identifying and reaching ethnic groups in the city. The first section provides information for locating internationals through research at the national, state, and local level. The second section examines issues related to urban ethnic church planting such as meeting felt needs, understanding worldview issues, dealing with preliterates, and training and partnering with other churches.

Against Physicalism-Plus-God: How Creation Accounts For Divine Action In Nature's World, Lydia Jaeger

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

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David Brown, Tradition And Imagination: Revelation And Change; Discipleship And Imagination: Christian Tradition And Truth; God And Enchantment Of Place: Reclaiming Human Experience; God And Grace Of Body: Sacrament In Ordinary; And God And Mystery In Words: Experience Through Metaphor And Drama, Robert Macswain

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

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Witness

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Mark C. Baker And Stewart Goetz, Eds., The Soul Hypothesis: Investigations Into The Existence Of The Soul, C. Stephen Evans

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

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Asbury Theological Seminary Academic Catalog : 2012-2013, Asbury Theological Seminary

Academic Catalogs

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A Critique Of The Multi-Ethnic Church Planting Strategy, Gustavo Suarez

Great Commission Research Journal

This paper seeks to discover if the multiethnic church planting strategy is effective in reaching a multicultural nation. This paper will first take a brief look at the challenges of an ethnic population in North America with primary emphasis given to the Hispanic population. Second, I will present supportive evidence for the multiethnic church planting view. Third, I will present arguments against the multiethnic strategy. Fourth, I will give observations and implications for the church. The main source of argument centers more in the methodology used. The reader will readily see the contrasting theological and cultural opinions of these two …

Intergenerational Church Splits, Eunice Hong, Richard L. Starcher

Great Commission Research Journal

Generational and cultural differences between the first- and second-generation Korean American church leaders have caused division, anxiety, and tension. Though nearly all immigrant churches recognize the difficulties of embracing different generations and cultures, the lack of attention has resulted in frustration, bitterness, and ultimately, separation of the church. This article explores key factors contributing to church splits in multigenerational Korean-American churches in the greater Los Angeles area. Research participants included seventeen second-generation Korean-Americans. While they were from different churches and various denominations, all participants were involved in a church split. Data was collected through open-ended, semi-structured interviews. A careful analysis …

Papers Of Mark Elliot - Institute Of East-West Christian Arc2005-003 - Finding Aid, Mark Elliot

Finding Aids

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Keith Yandell And Harold Netland, Buddhism: A Christian Exploration And Appraisal, Mark D. Linville

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

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