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04-12-95 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 22)

1994 -- 1995

No abstract provided.

Imago Dei And The Appreciation Of Beauty, Michael S. Jones

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

"Man does not live by bread alone ... " Human life embraces more than just 'living' (material survival); the human soul thrives on many ambiguous metaphysical elements. One of these elements is beauty. The question motivating this article is the ubiquitous 'why'; why do people find beauty in various elements of their environment? Put another way, what is it that enables one to appreciate beauty? The thesis of this article is that a person's ability to appreciate beauty is a result of being created in the image of God.

On The Legality And Morality Of Physician-Assisted Suicide, David J. Baggett

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Friend Day Program, Written By Elmer Towns And Published By Church Growth Institute, Lynchburg, Virginia, Rick L. Rasberry

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to analyze the Friend Day evangelistic program, developed by Elmer Towns and published by Church Growth Institute, Lynchburg, Virginia. Through interviews, it traces the program's development. Through analysis of the program and research of literature in the areas of church growth and evangelism, it examines the theological presuppositions of friendship evangelism and discovers the principles of outreach employed in Friend Day. Based on questionnaires mailed to purchasers of the program, the project studies the strengths and weaknesses of Friend Day, and establishes that it is an exceptionally effective tool for local church evangelism.

The Foundational Principles And Policies Of A Local Church Operations Manual, Daniel John Grabill

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The administration of a local church often so occupies a minister's time that less than appropriate time remains for study of the Word. An administration manual that would objectify and standardize procedures would help alleviate this problem. The purpose of this project was to design a manual that would answer the need for what to do but would go beyond that to provide a theological base for the procedures. A comprehensive survey of Grace Brethren Churches was conducted to ascertain what has been done and what needs remain. This project has incorporated the best insights and hopefully met the remaining …

02-21-95 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 17)

1994 -- 1995

No abstract provided.

02-07-95 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 15)

1994 -- 1995

No abstract provided.

11-07-95 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 13, Issue 10)

1995 -- 1996

No abstract provided.

01-31-95 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 14)

1994 -- 1995

No abstract provided.

The Value Of Punishment: A Response To Judge Richard L. Nygaard, Jeffrey C. Tuomala

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

11-15-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 11)

1994 -- 1995

No abstract provided.

10-11-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 12, Issue 7)

1994 -- 1995

No abstract provided.

04-26-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 23)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

Aids And The Wrath Of God, David J. Baggett

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

03-01-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 17)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

The Development Of A Consultant Ministry To Evangelical Churches In Need Of Conflict Management, Thomas Eugene Hatley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Studies and statistics on church conflict reveal a lack of proper handling of many stressful situations. The purpose of this paper is to design a consultant ministry to assist churches in proper management of destructive conflict. Few current consultant ministries are equipped to adequately provide effective mediation. None were found that would deploy a consultant team for this need. This project analyzes church conflict and examines instances of conflict in the Scriptures. It then establishes the framework whereby a three-member team could minister to churches in conflict.

01-25-94 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 13)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

A New Reading Of 'Ethan Brand': The Failed Quest, Mark Harris

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Examines how the protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story `Ethan Brand' searched for what is considered the `unpardonable sin' of divorcing one's head from one's heart and oneself from humanity. Interpretation of symbolisms in the story; Analysis of the Puritan view of sin in relation to the story.

Trends And Issues In Health Education Curriculum, Larry K. Olsen, Beverly S. Mahoney

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Kierkegaard's Theology: Cross And Grace. The Lutheran And Idealist Traditions In His Thought, Craig Q. Hinkson

Faculty Dissertations

No abstract provided.

10-26-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 8)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

09-20-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 4)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

09-07-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 2)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

08-31-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 11, Issue 1)

1993 -- 1994

No abstract provided.

05-05-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 27)

1992 -- 1993

No abstract provided.

04-28-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 26)

1992 -- 1993

No abstract provided.

04-21-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 25)

1992 -- 1993

No abstract provided.

The Development Of Youth Ministry As A Professional Career And The Distinctives Of Liberty University Youth Ministry Training In Preparing Students For Youth Work, David E. Adams

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this thesis project is to demonstrate that youth ministry is a viable discipline warranting appropriate career consideration for those called into ministry. This project documents the development of the distinctiveness of the Liberty University Youth Major in preparing men and women for youth work.

The first part documents the historical roots of youth ministry. Special attention is given to significant events, important personalities and founding youth organizations. Part two reveals how youth ministry became a profession. Ecclesiastical and sociological influences are considered. Section three demonstrates how Liberty University is responding to the need to prepare competent professionals.

03-10-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 21)

1992 -- 1993

No abstract provided.

02-24-93 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 10, Issue 19)

1992 -- 1993

No abstract provided.