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My Pilgrimage In The Growth Of The Church, Charles Van Engen
My Pilgrimage In The Growth Of The Church, Charles Van Engen
Great Commission Research Journal
I have lived a life invested in the growth of the church and forming leaders who would mobilize the church toward growth. I have sought to pay forward what others did for me. Born of missionary parents, I was raised in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. From 1973 to 1985, my wife, Jean, and I served the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico in Chiapas, Mexico, in leadership formation, training evangelists, pastors, and teachers of rapidly growing churches. In 1981, I received a Ph.D. in missiology under Johannes Verkuyl at the Free University of Amsterdam. I taught Mission Theology …
Clergy Prayer Life And Vocational Satisfaction, Zoraida C. Kelly
Clergy Prayer Life And Vocational Satisfaction, Zoraida C. Kelly
Great Commission Research Journal
This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experience of clergy concerning their prayer life as part of their spiritual renewal and vocational satisfaction. The central research question is “How do clergy describe the relationship between their prayer life, vocational satisfaction, and spiritual renewal?” This study used Michael Gemignani’s (2002) Spiritual Renewal Theory and Super’s (1953) Theory of Vocational Development as lenses. The research design consisted of semi-formal interviews with open-ended questions. The investigation shed light on the lived experience of prayer as part of spiritual renewal and its potential positive effect on vocational satisfaction. This study included five participants who …
The State Of Youth Ministry In Asian American Churches Today, Eunice Hong, Jinna Si Lo Jin
The State Of Youth Ministry In Asian American Churches Today, Eunice Hong, Jinna Si Lo Jin
Great Commission Research Journal
Despite growing concern about youth disengagement from Christianity and the Christian church (Pew Research Center, 2025), strategies specifically tailored to engage Asian American youth remain under-researched. Drawing from interviews with 16 senior pastors and youth leaders across North America, this paper presents key findings on current ministry practices, with implications of emerging approaches to foster deeper youth engagement in Asian American church contexts.
2026 Vol 18(1) Complete Issue, David R. Dunaetz
2026 Vol 18(1) Complete Issue, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
A Brief History Of Women At Asbury Theological Seminary, Robert A. Danielson
A Brief History Of Women At Asbury Theological Seminary, Robert A. Danielson
The Asbury Journal
Understanding the past roles of women within the 100-year lifespan of Asbury Theological Seminary is an important exercise in institutional history. Educational institutions frequently experience turnover in students, faculty, and administration at high rates. Institutional memory frequently is held by a few older members of the faculty and staff and more importantly by the archives of the institution. Institutional memory provides the foundation for changing policy decisions, understanding the institutional mission, and following how previous administrations dealt with a constantly changing cultural and social context. In the case of Asbury Theological Seminary, this paper explores an institution rooted in the …
Records Of The World’S Christian Endeavor Union Arc2015-003 - Finding Aid, Ats Special Collections And Archives
Records Of The World’S Christian Endeavor Union Arc2015-003 - Finding Aid, Ats Special Collections And Archives
Finding Aids
No abstract provided.
Vocation Of Ministry, James Hampton
Teaching The Bible To Youth And Adults, Ellen Marmon
Teaching The Bible To Youth And Adults, Ellen Marmon
Gospel Catechesis:Transformative Discipleship, Ellen Marmon
Gospel Catechesis:Transformative Discipleship, Ellen Marmon
Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Teaching The Bible To Youth And Adults, Ellen Marmon
Theology For Children And Youth, James Hampton
Family, Sex, And Gender, Janet Dean
Theology For Children And Youth, James Hampton
The Making Of Disciples : Developing An Effective Discipleship Process For Current And Emerging Lay Leaders At Crossroads Community Cathedral, Ermias Feleke
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Embodying Biblical Hospitality : Threshold Moments For God's Welcome In Secular Workplaces, Sandra Lynn Blumanhourst
Embodying Biblical Hospitality : Threshold Moments For God's Welcome In Secular Workplaces, Sandra Lynn Blumanhourst
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Revitalization Through The Practice Of Spiritual Disciplines, Emmanuel Afful
Church Revitalization Through The Practice Of Spiritual Disciplines, Emmanuel Afful
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla, Jibbin Raju Poovakala
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla, Jibbin Raju Poovakala
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
From Transactional To Transformational : A Relational Model Of Discipleship For The Local Church, Adam K. Thornton
From Transactional To Transformational : A Relational Model Of Discipleship For The Local Church, Adam K. Thornton
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Pastors Of Smaller And Larger Churches Face Different Challenges: Empirical Evidence, William Ingersoll, David R. Dunaetz
Pastors Of Smaller And Larger Churches Face Different Challenges: Empirical Evidence, William Ingersoll, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
This study seeks to expand our understanding of the differences between the challenges faced by pastors of smaller churches and the challenges faced by pastors of larger churches. Pastors of North American churches (N = 347), generally with a theologically conservative orientation, responded to an online survey indicating how difficult they perceived each of 79 challenges to be. In general, evangelism and retaining youth were the most difficult challenges. However, clear distinctions were found between pastors of smaller churches and pastors of larger churches for over one-third of the challenges. For example, pastors of larger churches found that adequately addressing …
Gospel Catechesis:Transformative Discipleship, James Hampton
Gospel Catechesis:Transformative Discipleship, James Hampton
Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Multiple Staff Ministry, James Hampton
Multiple Staff Ministry, James Hampton
Multiple Staff Ministry, James Hampton
From The Archives: Basketball And Holiness At Asbury Theological Seminary, Robert Danielson Ph.D
From The Archives: Basketball And Holiness At Asbury Theological Seminary, Robert Danielson Ph.D
The Asbury Journal
No abstract provided.
Innovations In Engaging The Next Generation Towards Discipleship And Mission, Billy Mcmahan
Innovations In Engaging The Next Generation Towards Discipleship And Mission, Billy Mcmahan
Great Commission Research Journal
This research addresses the central question: How can the church adapt to reach and disciple Generation Z in a way that speaks to their distinctive experiences and needs? To answer this question, the paper will first explore Gen Z’s defining characteristics and then examine how various organizations, particularly for-profit organizations, engage this emerging generation. Finally, the study will highlight innovative ministries gaining significant traction with Gen Z, offering insights and models for broader church applications.
Mentoring : An Essential Tool For Developing Committed Disciples And Leaders In The Liberia Baptist Missionary And Educational Convention Churches, Frederick Nyah Gbatu Sr.
Mentoring : An Essential Tool For Developing Committed Disciples And Leaders In The Liberia Baptist Missionary And Educational Convention Churches, Frederick Nyah Gbatu Sr.
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Maximizing Planter Potential : An Analysis Of The Church Planter Assessment Of The Wesleyan Church, Andrew W. Merritt
Maximizing Planter Potential : An Analysis Of The Church Planter Assessment Of The Wesleyan Church, Andrew W. Merritt
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Preaching A Biblical Theology Of Singleness, Sarah Taylor
Preaching A Biblical Theology Of Singleness, Sarah Taylor
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Revisiting Pastoral And Church Leadership : A Holistic Paradigm For Effective Leadership In The 21st Century, Joshua Daniel Rungsung
Revisiting Pastoral And Church Leadership : A Holistic Paradigm For Effective Leadership In The 21st Century, Joshua Daniel Rungsung
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.