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Understanding And Managing Conflict In Leadership Teams Within The African-American Church, Damian Alexander Hinton
Understanding And Managing Conflict In Leadership Teams Within The African-American Church, Damian Alexander Hinton
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The African American church has been the cornerstone of many urban centers since its birth in the United States. While it has been a haven for so many, the African American church (or Black church) has faced conflict, especially among its leaders. Senior Pastors and staff are keys to ministry progress in urban centers. This study utilized data from leaders within the African American church in the form of surveys, focus groups, and private interviews to identify the sources of conflict between Senior Pastor in the church and their ministry staff or team members. The results showed that while there …
Long-Term Impact Of Growing Up In A Blended Family: Emotional And Attachment Issues, Sarah Lucille Sloan
Long-Term Impact Of Growing Up In A Blended Family: Emotional And Attachment Issues, Sarah Lucille Sloan
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Research indicates that three out of four people who go through a divorce may marry again, and more than half of all marriages today are at least the second marriage for one partner. Recent studies estimate that 65% of remarriages involve children from a prior marriage creating a blended family or stepfamily during their lifetime. This study explored the lived experience of individuals raised in a blended family or stepfamily and what, if any, was the impact on their development and adult attachments. It also explored why adults often report adjusting to communication styles, abandonment, self-esteem, and individual behavior issues …
The Leadership Challenges In The Interdependent Korean American Church, Brian J. Lee
The Leadership Challenges In The Interdependent Korean American Church, Brian J. Lee
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The Korean American churches have faced many challenges associated with cultural and generational gaps between the Korean and English-speaking congregations. Despite meaningful attempts to resolve the issues, the Korean American church leaders are still struggling to find the right system or a model that could unite Korean American churches. The purpose of this research thesis is to address the leadership challenges in a multi-congregational church by examining the vision of interdependence to bring strategic changes that promote greater unity between the two congregations. This research thesis will help the leaders at NCFC identify the core issues of leadership and reevaluate …
Inmate Peer To Peer Mentoring, A Resource For Future Prison Reform, Calvin L. Sutphin Ii
Inmate Peer To Peer Mentoring, A Resource For Future Prison Reform, Calvin L. Sutphin Ii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The moral rehabilitation initiative using trained and equipped inmates to mentor their peers within West Virginia prisons is in its infancy and lacks formal validation as a resource for prison reform in West Virginia. All key stakeholders must validate peer-to-peer mentoring for it to reach its fullest potential and become a tool for future prison reform. The key stakeholders include state correctional leaders, individual prison administrations, and the inmate population. Most of the inmate population in West Virginia has release dates and will be returning to local communities throughout West Virginia. Today’s investment in an inmate’s moral fiber translates to …
Exploring How Self-Leadership Influences Team Building In The Department Of Defense, Joseph Wolemonwu
Exploring How Self-Leadership Influences Team Building In The Department Of Defense, Joseph Wolemonwu
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative research case study explored the influence of self-leadership in team-building abilities among leaders within a Department of Defense (DOD) component in Quantico, Virginia. The general problem to be addressed was the lack of self-leadership among leaders resulting in ineffective team building. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to discover what tools, approaches, skills, methodologies, or theories are needed to prepare those in authority for self-leadership better to assist team building and to evaluate those tools, methods, or theories. Research questions explored how self-leadership supports team-building abilities among leaders. If any, the barriers to self-leadership could prevent …
Leading From Eternity: Developing Inmates With Life Sentences Into Undershepherds, Richard S. Kowalczyk
Leading From Eternity: Developing Inmates With Life Sentences Into Undershepherds, Richard S. Kowalczyk
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
In an attempt to reform the American criminal justice system, the United States Congress passed, and the President signed, the comprehensive First Step Act (FSA). The aim of the FSA is to identify and begin preparing offenders for release in order to reduce recidivism. Unfortunately, the provisions of FSA applied to only a small percentage of the inmate population. Further, there was very little relief with regards to the reforming of the sentencing guidelines. None of the provisions provided any direct relief for inmates with a minimum of 20 years to life sentences. This thesis project provides an opportunity for …
Trends In The Gospel Music Ensemble Experience: Establishing The Precedent And Need For Inclusion Of Gospel Choir Ensemble Experience And Pedagogy Into The Collegiate Level Music Curriculum, Arthur Demario Beard Iii
Trends In The Gospel Music Ensemble Experience: Establishing The Precedent And Need For Inclusion Of Gospel Choir Ensemble Experience And Pedagogy Into The Collegiate Level Music Curriculum, Arthur Demario Beard Iii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
During the late 1990s, gospel music emergence in secondary schools and colleges brought a new awareness of a dynamic change in social-cultural, peer-relations, and many educational sector activities in America. Gospel music is part of the musical tapestry in the United States arts community. The music genre shapes, frames, and reflects the worship-life and faith expression in most African-American churches. The nature of gospel music itself encourages teachers to introduce it as a meaningful, albeit alternative genre in music education curriculum and teaching experiences. This study aims to articulate the significance of integrating gospel music ensemble into the college music …
Promoting Health Literacy To Aging Christians To Combat The Scourge Of Euthanasia Through The Church, Willie Mae Corley
Promoting Health Literacy To Aging Christians To Combat The Scourge Of Euthanasia Through The Church, Willie Mae Corley
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The many dilemmas that occur in the medical care of chronically ill seniors raise the question of whether senior populations have become the new black. The research seeks to provide an evidence-based review of limited health literacy among elderly African American Christians regarding diagnoses and medical treatments, which has resulted in unethical Christian practices becoming a norm. The researcher adapted the health literacy framework of Paasche Orlow and Wolf’s view of three distinct causes that influence health literacy: the access and utilization of health care, the patient-provider relationship, and self-care. The problem is that Victory Church members may not understand …
A Self-Check Model To Build Resiliency And Balance In Ministry Leaders, Mark R. Williams
A Self-Check Model To Build Resiliency And Balance In Ministry Leaders, Mark R. Williams
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
There is a significant problem with stress and burnout in ministry leaders. The purpose of this study was to develop a self-check model for ministry leaders to help them with life-balance and resiliency. To have and know peace in one’s life is to draw close to God and live by His design. Loving God with all one’s heart, mind, soul, strength and loving one’s neighbor as one’s self is critical for a healthy, well-balanced life and ministry. The researcher introduced a simple self-check model to enable ministry leaders to develop balance and resilience in their lives called the Star Model. …
A Phenomenological Study Of Secondary Teachers' Perceptions Regarding Grade Inflation In Atlantic State, Jason Ashby Attig
A Phenomenological Study Of Secondary Teachers' Perceptions Regarding Grade Inflation In Atlantic State, Jason Ashby Attig
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this hermeneutic-phenomenology study was to describe secondary teachers’ experiences with end-of-course mandatory grade inflation in an Atlantic State school district. The research focuses on teacher experiences, experiences defined as the conceived ideals influenced by factors that impact teacher attitudes concerning the mandatory inflation of students’ grades. Silverman’s extension of social constructivism theory guided this study by exploring the central research question, what are secondary teacher experiences with end-of-course mandatory grade inflation policies in Atlantic State? Teacher experiences are defined as the conceived ideals influenced by factors that impact teacher attitudes concerning the mandatory inflation of students’ grades. …
A Study On The Small Groups For The Vitalization Of Young Adult: With A Focus On Dang-Il Church, Jongkil Park
A Study On The Small Groups For The Vitalization Of Young Adult: With A Focus On Dang-Il Church, Jongkil Park
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This thesis is a study on the revitalization plan for youth ministry in the church. The purpose of this study is to study the effect of small group ministry on faith growth and youth revitalization as a way to promote youth ministry based on the understanding of youth. Today, while the growth of Korean churches is slowing and the number of members decreases, the youth group has also stopped growing, facing a crisis of spiritual growth and a crisis of existence itself. The decline of the young generation is not a problem only today, but at a time when the …
Discipleship And Mentoring In Youth Retention At Crosspointe Church, Gregory Clement Bedner
Discipleship And Mentoring In Youth Retention At Crosspointe Church, Gregory Clement Bedner
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Leaders at Crosspointe Church in Monroe Michigan have identified a need to develop a more effective discipleship program to keep emerging adults involved in church after high school. Research shows that there is a growing trend of emerging adults leaving the church and the leaders of Crosspointe Church in Monroe Michigan have noticed this trend of emerging adults leaving the church after high school. It is hypothesized that a more effective discipleship program along with more parental involvement will positively correlate with Crosspointe Churches youths making the decision to stay in church after high school. This research utilized a discipleship …
Impact Of Cultural Competence Professional Development On The Suspension Referrals Of Minority Students, Philip Bonar
Impact Of Cultural Competence Professional Development On The Suspension Referrals Of Minority Students, Philip Bonar
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Racial disparity in discipline practices is a concern in public schools across the United States. Racial disparities in exclusionary discipline practices (EDP), such as in-school and out-of-school suspensions of minority students, have been well documented. The purpose of this causal-comparative quantitative study was to examine if a relationship exists between cultural competence (CC) professional development training of faculty (administrators and professional teachers) and the suspension referral counts of Latinx and African American students in an affluent, award-winning public school system in a Mid-Atlantic state. Discipline referral data was collected from the Office of Planning and Evaluation to run a Mann-Whitney …
Communication, Collaboration, And Trust Within Virtual Teams, Courtney E. Boyd
Communication, Collaboration, And Trust Within Virtual Teams, Courtney E. Boyd
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Virtual teams have gained much popularity within in the past 20 years, and the impacts of COVID-19 have only increased their popularity and usage within organizations. Virtual teams provide an organization to be adaptable, cut costs, and increase their knowledge base; however, virtual teams are not without their challenges. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how leadership can impact virtual team performance through enhancing communication, collaboration, and trust. Through participant responses, three main themes were developed. These themes were issues with communication, communication and trust, and organizational culture. Two sub-themes within issues with communication were identified …
Moral Disapproval, Perceived Addiction, God-Image And Externalization: A Moderation Analysis, Christopher L. Ostrander
Moral Disapproval, Perceived Addiction, God-Image And Externalization: A Moderation Analysis, Christopher L. Ostrander
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Research has indicated a positive correlation among religious individuals who view pornography and report experiencing increased moral incongruence and perceived addiction as a result of their use. Research also shows how one views God (loving, distant, and cruel), known as God-image, can attenuate or exacerbate psychological distress associated with pornography use and or religious/spiritual struggles. Recently a small number of studies have shown externalization, the tendency to blame others, as an effective coping mechanism in the reduction of sexual shame. Based on Grubbs, Perry, et al., (2019) theoretical model, pornography problems due to moral incongruence (PPMI), this study aimed to …
The Impact Of Leadership Development And Psychological Capital On Burnout And Turnover, Michelle Jacobs
The Impact Of Leadership Development And Psychological Capital On Burnout And Turnover, Michelle Jacobs
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Organizations should strive to function at the highest level possible. One way to create high functioning is to ensure the wellbeing of employees. Middle managers in healthcare directly influence organizational success, yet administrators overlook the wellbeing of this employee group. A literature review revealed a significant gap among the leadership development (LD) of those managers, which fostered burnout. Psychological capital (PsyCap) was a critical element of wellbeing, though the subsequent influence on burnout and turnover was unknown. A qualitative, single-case study occurred to determine the wellbeing of middle managers at a specified hospital in the Mid-West United States., specifically related …
The Underlying Implications Of Chronic Poverty: Investigating The Exponential Increase In Suicides From 2001-2017 Among African American Female Teenagers, Kevin Adarell Johnson
The Underlying Implications Of Chronic Poverty: Investigating The Exponential Increase In Suicides From 2001-2017 Among African American Female Teenagers, Kevin Adarell Johnson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to investigate and ascribe meaning to the lived experiences of African American females and examine plausible circumstances that could cause an exponential increase in suicides among teenagers from 2001-2017. The theories that guided this study were Albert Bandura’s (2018) social cognitive theory (SCT) and Icek Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior (TPB). TPB is a model used to predict and explain behaviors based on an individual’s attitude and intentions toward the behavior. When TPB is interwoven with SCT, the theories helped interpret influences that explained the participants’ perspectives, thoughts, and behavior that could …
New Believers: Committing To Faith To Sustain The Life Of The Christian Church, Allen Scott
New Believers: Committing To Faith To Sustain The Life Of The Christian Church, Allen Scott
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This thesis's objective was to implement a more robust integrated program that would result in fewer people joining Cedar Crest Church and then leaving. Jesus mandates in Matthew 28:18-20 that man is given the authority to make disciples throughout the world by baptizing in the name of the Trinity, teaching them to observe everything that he had commanded while believing that he would be with them at all times. One way of validating this mandate's fulfillment is found in Hebrews 10:25 by not abandoning the opportunity to assemble with other believers through encouragement until the day of Jesus' return. To …
The Impact Of People Of The Dream Applied To Kingdom Authority Christian Center Lay Workers Church Plant: A Mixed Methods Approach, Kenneth Kief Davis
The Impact Of People Of The Dream Applied To Kingdom Authority Christian Center Lay Workers Church Plant: A Mixed Methods Approach, Kenneth Kief Davis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Kingdom Authority Christian Center (KACC) is growing more attentive to the changing demographics in the world. It seeks to understand that as other countries and nations continue to diversify by race and ethnicity, change is needed. The problem is that KACC has no training curriculum designed to impact and employ change. A mixed-method approach will be applied to fix KACC’s problem and the proposal of correspondence from People of the Dream. This thesis project will provide research from individual interviews, a population group, and an inside viewpoint from one of the people in the dream. This project will also add …
An Applied Study For The Retention Of Varsity Assistant Football Coaches That Serve On The Faculty At City High School In Northern Virginia, Jerry Lynn Sarchet Jr
An Applied Study For The Retention Of Varsity Assistant Football Coaches That Serve On The Faculty At City High School In Northern Virginia, Jerry Lynn Sarchet Jr
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this applied study was to solve the central research question of how the problem of lack of assistant football coach retention that also teach in the faculty at City High School (a pseudonym) located in Northern Virginia be solved. The results of the research were intended to provide data to administrators and coaches to allow decisions concerning the issue of assistant football coach retention that also teach. This applied research study focused on one high school with the data collection including interviews with the principal, the athletic director, the former head football coach, three former coaches on …
Educators On The Move: An Applied Study Of Literature-Based Solutions For Teacher Migration Within An Exclusive Urban School District, Stephanie Burton Haynsworth
Educators On The Move: An Applied Study Of Literature-Based Solutions For Teacher Migration Within An Exclusive Urban School District, Stephanie Burton Haynsworth
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this applied study was to solve the problem of teacher migration to other school districts for a single urban school district located in the Southeast region of the United States. Specific interventions were recommended to address the problem through the utilization of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as well as literature-based solutions. A multimethod approach was applied to strengthen the study by examining the problem of teacher migration from different perspectives. This approach, which involved teacher interviews, focus groups, quantitative surveys, and document trend studies, gave a multi-dimensional depiction of teacher migration in the district. Interviews with five …
A Phenomenology Of The Experiences Of Secondary Athletic Trainers With Athletic Training Student Aides In A Sports Medicine Career Technology Education Pathway In Texas, Amanda Marie Andrews
A Phenomenology Of The Experiences Of Secondary Athletic Trainers With Athletic Training Student Aides In A Sports Medicine Career Technology Education Pathway In Texas, Amanda Marie Andrews
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The intended purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the experience of athletic trainers in the secondary school setting who supervise career technology education (CTE) health science students in the sports medicine pathway at high schools in Texas. Through the lens of the social cognitive career theory (Lent, Brown, & Hacket, 2006) as a theoretical framework, this study will answered the central research question: What is the lived experience of secondary school athletic trainers in Texas supervising CTE pathway athletic training student aides? Sub-questions sought to further explore the participants’ relationship to student self-efficacy in career exploration …
Semeiotic And The Problem Of Panentheism For Christian Natural Theology, Nathan G. Wheeler
Semeiotic And The Problem Of Panentheism For Christian Natural Theology, Nathan G. Wheeler
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This dissertation considers the theological suitability of Charles S. Peirce’s philosophy of signs (semeiotic) for use in theories respecting the great Christian tradition. As a case-study, this dissertation examines panentheism as a problem for a Christian approach to natural theology utilizing semeiotic, as proposed by Alister McGrath. Leading interpreters of Peirce’s philosophy of religion, Michael Raposa and Robert Corrington, hold that Peirce’s semeiotic entails a panentheist ontology. If that is the case, then a fully developed use of semeiotic by McGrath may inad-vertently risk the coherence of his theory. The present study takes a systematic theology approach combined with an …
Church Revitalization Resources And Connections For The Northside Of Indianapolis, William James Marshall
Church Revitalization Resources And Connections For The Northside Of Indianapolis, William James Marshall
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this study is to provide a connection point and resources for pastors on the Northside of Indianapolis, IN to revitalize their churches. This project addresses the problem that many pastors on Indianapolis’ Northside may lack a connection point and resources to revitalize their churches. The research, resources, and connection points in this study focus on the biblical and practical leadership traits of a pastor, which are necessary to lead a church’s revitalization. This study offers a biblical-theological groundwork for a pastor/shepherd, emphasizing that a pastor should be of good moral character, affirming, aware of mutual need, caring, …
Charismatic And Expository Preaching: A Case Study Of Two Preaching Methods Within The Local Church, Lewis D. Mathis
Charismatic And Expository Preaching: A Case Study Of Two Preaching Methods Within The Local Church, Lewis D. Mathis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Preaching by far is the primary tool used within the Body of Christ to spread the gospel throughout the world and draw people to the ecclesia (church). For centuries the fundamental approach to heralding the Word of God has been rooted in expository preaching. This theologically sound approach has been shadowed by the rise of the Charismatic Movement and its preaching. Therefore, this thesis project study foci will be on "Charismatic and Expository Preaching: A Case Study of Two Preaching Methods within the Local Church." This study is necessary to determine if these two forms of preaching can co-exist or …
Potential Ministry Approaches For Reaching Hispanic Millennials In El Paso, Texas America’S Largest Ethnic Demographic In The Borderland, William Howard Lavender Ii
Potential Ministry Approaches For Reaching Hispanic Millennials In El Paso, Texas America’S Largest Ethnic Demographic In The Borderland, William Howard Lavender Ii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
How can evangelical churches be more effective when conducting Christ’s missional mandate to make disciples of all nations among one of the United States’ largest ethnic people group? A recent demographic study reveals that 60% of Hispanic Millennials form one of the nation’s largest ethnic demographics. The El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is home to the largest concentration of Hispanic Millennials living in the United States. This Doctor of Ministry project discovers ministry approaches that will equip ministry leaders in El Paso, Texas to be more effective at conducting Christ’s missional mandate within their ministry context.
The Effects Of Technology Integration On Avid Students Compared To Other Middle School Students, Kathy Veronica Hardy
The Effects Of Technology Integration On Avid Students Compared To Other Middle School Students, Kathy Veronica Hardy
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Student disengagement in the learning process is problematic, especially in the middle grades. Studies show that technology infusion in classroom instruction promotes student learning and behavior when effectively integrated. Employing the theory of constructivism, this study explored technology infusion in a college and career readiness program based on the assumption that integration aids in the construction of knowledge. The purpose of this study was to analyze the difference between the performance scores of AVID and non-AVID groups in middle schools. Archived test results for the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) were compared on a sample of non-AVID and AVID middle …
A Case Study Examining The Connections Between Student-Teacher Relationships And Student Motivation In The Upper Elementary Classroom, Amanda Beth King
A Case Study Examining The Connections Between Student-Teacher Relationships And Student Motivation In The Upper Elementary Classroom, Amanda Beth King
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this multiple case study was to develop an in-depth understanding of how student-teacher relationships are connected to student motivation within the upper elementary, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, classroom for students at Small Rural Elementary School (SRES; pseudonym) in southeastern Pennsylvania. The theory guiding this study is Maslow’s hierarchy of need as it explains the effects human needs have on motivation, confirming the significance of students having their basic needs met in the classroom by their teacher in order to be motivated to achieve greater outcomes in the classroom. The study was guided by a central research …
Work-Life Balance: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study On Female Assistant Principals' Approaches, Felicia Daniels-Colbert
Work-Life Balance: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study On Female Assistant Principals' Approaches, Felicia Daniels-Colbert
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the work-life balance approaches for female assistant principals at Middleburg School District (pseudonym). Two theories were used to answer the central research question: What are the lived experiences of female assistant principals in connection with their role and approach to balance work and life responsibilities? Work/family border theory by Clark (2000) guided the study as it explains how people manage and make decisions on how to spend their time between work and family obligations. Additionally, the role theory by Biddle (1986) expounded on how an individual’s role influences decisions for finding …
An Analysis Of Opinions About Special Education Inclusion Among Virginia Elementary And Middle School Administrators, Pattye Keeling Leslie
An Analysis Of Opinions About Special Education Inclusion Among Virginia Elementary And Middle School Administrators, Pattye Keeling Leslie
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Past research has shown a relationship between individuals’ attitudes and their intentions to act. The attitudes of principals and assistant principals can impact the implementation of inclusion in the public school setting. This predictive correlational study used multiple regression to analyze the linear relationship between the opinions about inclusion and the factors of administrative assignment, school level, administrative experience, special education endorsement, gender, percentage of minority students served, percentage of students served identified as economically disadvantaged, and percentage of students served identified with a disability. The sample included 104 elementary and middle school principals and assistant principals representing 26 Virginia …