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Www.Church: Consulting With 19th And 20th Century Congregations In A 21st Century World, Earl J. Pierce

Doctor of Ministry

A new pastor is called and excitement is high. Both the pastor and the congregation begin this joumey with high hopes and expectations. Yet too often things get off track quickly and people are left wondering what happened and why aren't things going in the direction we hoped?

The problem comes from a failure to understand the unique nature of a faith community. Understanding the nature includes an understanding of the roles of and the relationship between values, vision and mission in charting a course to the future of their ministry together. This failure in understanding also presents itself when …

Metanoic Adaptation: The Necessary Experience That Precedes Church Revitalization, Wayne Evans

Doctor of Ministry

A look at the church landscape shows that once vibrant and influential churches sometimes have stagnated or died. Without a remedy, some of the EFC-ER churches I superintend have already faced this. My contention is that such churches can be revitalized. When, how, and with what tools can they be transformed? I answer these questions in this document. Revitalization is not a formula to guarantee success; it is an experience that spiritually and strategically remakes the church from the inside out. I call the experience Metanoic Adaptation. By research and experience, I frame the conditions, components, and course for …

Simple Church Ecclesiology In Relationship To The Evangelical Church Denomination, Leroy V. Robinson

Doctor of Ministry

The issue addressed in this paper regards the validity of a more organic ecclesiology in the context of The Evangelical Church. The validation for this paradigm is its ability to embody authentic Christian community and in the process develop disciples who are able to administrate the mandates of the Great Commission. The result will be three-fold: leadership development, church planting, and engagement of the emerging culture.

The purpose of this paper is to offer an ecclesiological paradigm advantageous to the entire Church community. This model is one of several the Holy Spirit has chosen to use in blessing and emboldening …

Sexual Ethics Training In Seminary: Preparing Students To Manage Feelings Of Sexual Attraction, Katheryn Rhoads Meek, Mark R. Mcminn, Todd Burnett, Chris Mazzarella, Vitaliy L. Voytenko

Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program

Sexual boundary violations by clergy have received heightened media attention in recent years with far reaching implications for the long-term well-being of the Church as an institution. While much has been written about the causes and implications of sexual misconduct by clergy, very little research has addressed preventative efforts. Prevention begins in graduate school or seminary. How do seminary alumni perceive the quality of their training in the areas of understanding and maintaining sexual health as well as in managing feelings of sexual attraction in professional contexts? In this survey, 585 alumni from 5 evangelical seminaries answered questions related to …

Glanzer's "The Quest For Russia's Soul: Evangelicals And Moral Education In Post-Communist Russia" - Book Review, Dr. Donald Fairbairn

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

The East-West Church & Ministry Report, Mark Elliott

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Enough Is Enough: 24 Hours/Day Is Enough, James Y.S. Wong

Doctor of Ministry

Today many people are crying for more time. Many pastors are also. The contents of this writing endeavor to address the issue of time starvation among overworked pastors. My conviction is that the God-given 24 hours a day is enough. God will never ask from us what we cannot give. Often we are victims of our own aspirations. The discussions and solutions provided in this writing fit into the shared values of pastoral ministry: a) our faithfulness to our ministerial call; b) our dedication to the Lord; and c) our love for His church and His people. Based upon these …

The Implementation Of A Disciple-Making Process In The Local Church, Eldon Babcock

Doctor of Ministry

The project for this dissertation is to look at a disciple-making process for the local church and how to implement this process with a suggested curriculum. In order to accomplish this project I will visit five churches with the purpose of viewing the successes and failures of the disciple-making process that they may or may not have. In the first section of my dissertation I give an introduction covering why I believe the churches need a philosophy of discipleship and in later chapters address the need for one-on-one ministry that reproduces disciples for Christ. I will give definitions for Life …

The Problems Of Theological Education: The Experience Of Lutheran Institutions In The Cis, Gerd Stricker

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Northwest Yearly Meeting Of Friends Minutes, 2001, George Fox University Archives

Northwest Yearly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, previously known as the Oregon Yearly Meeting.

A Protestant Perspective On Mission In Eastern And Central Europe, Anne-Marie Kool

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

New Roles For Caree Since The Great Transformation, Walter Sawatsky

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

George Fox Life, April 2000, George Fox University Archives

George Fox College Life

Alumni newspaper of George Fox University.

Impressions From Travelling In Russia/Ukraine And Central Asia, Spring 1999, Walter Sawatsky

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Recent Research On Evangelical Theological Education In Post-Soviet Societies, Mark Elliott

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Federative Republic Of Yugoslavia 1996/97: A Report On Evangelicals, Branko Bjelajac

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Northwest Yearly Meeting Of Friends Minutes, 1998, George Fox University Archives

Northwest Yearly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, previously known as the Oregon Yearly Meeting.

Evangelism And Proselytism In Croatia, Stanko Jambrek

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

George Fox College Life, June 1997, George Fox University Archives

George Fox College Life

Alumni newspaper of George Fox University.

Northwest Yearly Meeting Of Friends Minutes, 1997, George Fox University Archives

Northwest Yearly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, previously known as the Oregon Yearly Meeting.

Inspirational Creativity In The Foursquare Church, Shelley Mcbride

Seminary Masters Theses

From its very inception, the Foursquare denomination has functioned in the gifting of creativity. Just as in genetic coding family traits are passed down, there is a freedom of Spirit and blessing from God to be received by current Foursquare pastors from Aimee Semple McPherson's legacy of unique spiritual gifts. This denomination, once thought of as a cult, is now one of the fastest growing denominations in the United States and is known throughout the charismatic community worldwide. Each church in the denomination functions or is in process of receiving its own special or unique gift. This paper seeks to …

East European Missions, Perestroika, And Orthodoxevanglical Tensions, Mark Elliott

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

What Future For Evangelical Friends?, Charles Mylander

Truth's Bright Embrace: Essays and Poems in Honor of Arthur O. Roberts

When John Wooden was coach of UCLA's basketball team he taught his players who scored a basket to honor the teammate who passed the ball to him. While running back down the floor the scoring player pointed to the one who gave the assist or set the pick. Since those now-famous days you can often see basketball players pointing to a teammate, giving credit for setting them up to score. In this book many of us are pointing in honor to Dr. Arthur O. Roberts, our professor who again and again gave us an assist that made a significant difference …

Travel Reports From Former Yugoslavia 1995, Bill Yoder

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Configuration Of The Small Religious Communities In The Former Yugoslavia, David Steele

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Northwest Yearly Meeting Of Friends Minutes, 1994, George Fox University Archives

Northwest Yearly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, previously known as the Oregon Yearly Meeting.

Evangelical Friend, July/August 1993 (Vol. 26, No. 6), Evangelical Friends Alliance

Evangelical Friend

What in the World Is God Doing? By Fred Gregory, page 2
Behind the scenes on the evening news lies another reality.

Sent to Siberia. By Robert Sheldon, page 6
Is Russia ready to be a mission field?

Storytelling. By Carol A. Mullikin, page 8
Exploring the process of knowing God and each other

Haven for the Homeless. By Carol Munson, page 11
One church family's simple and effective offer of love

The Eye of the Storm. By David Burch, page 13
An insurance agent meets hurricane Andrew.

'Publishers of Truth' Contest Winners, page 14
Touching stories …

Observations On Western Missions In Eastern Europe, Bill Yoder

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Evangelical Friend, March/April 1991 (Vol. 24, No. 4), Evangelical Friends Alliance

Evangelical Friend

Come out of the Deadly Cocoon. By Lauren King, page 2
Will our churches fly or die in cozy isolation?

A New Day - A New Way? By Del Huff, page 6
Life and ministry in Central Europe, before and after "the Iron Curtain" fell.

Stop the Revolving Door. By John Ryser, page 10
Are we undermining pastors' effectiveness or helping them fulfill their potential?

Friends Have a Future - IF. By Stan Perisho, page 12
Our effectiveness in the world may depend largely three vital disciplines.

Of Old Crusts and New Life. By Bruce Bishop, page 15 …

Northwest Yearly Meeting Of Friends Minutes, 1991, George Fox University Archives

Northwest Yearly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, previously known as the Oregon Yearly Meeting.