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The Need For A Spiritual Reboot In The Youth Of Great Commission Church, Jean Max B St Louis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The decline of the youth attendance is evident in many Protestant churches. This research paper examined forty-three young believers from three Haitian Baptist churches, respectively, located in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. These data results help develop a suitable spiritual program that includes the six key influencing factors for spiritual growth: discipleship, mentoring, parental influence, church attendance, personal devotion, and ministerial involvement. This spiritual program was tested on a small group of young people from Great Commission Church in Queens. This research uses a mixed-method methodology, which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze the data. The …

Preserving Hope Through Youth Attendance At New Canaan Baptist Church, David C. Turner

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The biblical perspective of training up a child in the way to go provides the foundation for mentoring to influence youth success. This thesis project applies a needs analysis to fulfill the effort to preserve hope through youth attendance at New Canaan Baptist Church. No secular or spiritual mentorship program exists for African American male youth in Chester, Georgia. This qualitative study used surveys to query the beliefs of African American youth, church leaders, and parents about the need for a mentorship program. Findings from analyses of survey data from almost thirty participants implied the need for a community-based mentorship …

Faith Comes By Hearing: Impact Of Expository Preaching In The Worldview Of Young Adults At Sda Church Plants, Kenneth Martinez

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In this thesis, expository preaching is proposed as the mechanism to communicate a biblical worldview to Adventist young adults (people ages 18 to 40). This thesis project engaged the young adults of two Adventist church plants: Refuge Church and Triumph Church. The project consisted of preaching Adventist biblical theology through expository sermons, with the thesis that it would be interpreted as a worldview by young adults. The preaching series delivered salvation history, broken down into eight pericopes, and used the Great Controversy as its metanarrative. The goal of each sermon was to expound the assigned passage and its place on …

Coveting Relationships Over Association: The Church's Response To The Millennial's Exodus, Erik W. Switzer

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This project identified the reasons church-affiliated millennials in Tyler, Texas, have exited the church after reaching adulthood and have failed to return in significant numbers. To capture the reasons for this generational church exodus, area millennials were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey. To participate in the survey, millennials must have regularly attended an Evangelical or Catholic church during childhood and adolescence and stopped attending church after age eighteen. The survey invitation was distributed through emails and the social media platform Facebook. The invitation contained an embedded hyperlink that directed participants to Survey Monkey. All survey results reside …

A College Outreach Initiative To Connect Paine College Students With Thankful Baptist Church, Christopher J. Waters

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

College students’ declining attendance and participation at Thankful Baptist Church is a growing concern for the congregation and its leadership. For over one hundred years the church has had a strong outreach to the students at Paine College, a local HBCU and private Christian institution. However, over the last five years Thankful Baptist Church’s outreach to Paine College students has declined significantly. This research project implemented training for ten outreach volunteers and six weeks of mentoring for ten Paine College students to revive the declined college ministry to Paine College into an active ministry which attracts and retains college students …

Retaining Students After Graduation With Biblical Servanthood, Carlos Henrique De Freitas

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis addresses the inadequate understanding of the biblical concept of servanthood among high school students (grades 9-12) within the congregation of Macland Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia. As a result of this problem, students gradually distance themselves from their faith, discontinue church attendance, and cease participating in church service activities. The thesis of this paper is that exposing these high school students to various dimensions of biblical servanthood will significantly impact their understanding of this concept. The underlying assumption posits that a profound understanding of biblical servanthood, coupled with knowledge and service opportunities, will cultivate Christlike character in …

George Willis Bailey Papers, 1937-2005, George Bailey

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

Finding aid for the George Willis Bailey Papers.

Finding Aid For George Willis Bailey Papers, 1937-2005, George Bailey

George Willis Bailey Papers

The finding aid for the George Willis Bailey Papers is attached to this record as a PDF file.

Grace Community Church Council Minutes 2015-2023, Grace Community United Methodist Church, Fort Mill

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 2016-2023, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Impact Of Spiritual Disciplines Among Disciples Of Christ, Sharon Yvette Hardy Hunter

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Spiritual disciplines have long been recognized as a means to foster more significant spiritual growth and maturity in the life of disciples of Christ. However, in today’s culture, there is a perceived lack of commitment to spiritual growth with new and established disciples of Christ of the twenty-first century vs. those of the twentieth century at Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan. Therefore, this study will look at the impact of introducing spiritual disciplines to new disciples of Christ to foster more significant spiritual growth and a commitment to a life of faith in Christ. Although faith community members embrace a …

The Single Father In The Christian Church And Their Struggles, Kennedy Abbott

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis project is about a severe but unseen problem in the church. The single fathers in the Christian church have been quietly struggling because many do not seek help. Caretakers of this single-father ministry identify and are aware of the struggle affiliated with single fathers, summarized from personal experience in Chapter One. In Chapter Two, this research elucidates the severity of the problem related to children separated from either parent, possibly leading to behavioral concerns in school, the community, and the home. The fundamental principles of this research derives from gathering data relevant to this research to support this …

Church Of Christ's Organizational Involvement Related To Human Trafficking: Awareness, Knowledge, And Prevention, Veronica D. Jackson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to determine if any relationship exists, and to what extent, between human trafficking and prevention measures taken by Churches of Christ located along Highway 20 corridor between Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, GA. The goal of this study brings awareness to any gaps identified in Churches of Christ organizations related to their awareness, knowledge base, prevention, service to community, youth, and victims related to trafficking. The researcher also examined whether there is a relationship with local law enforcement related to human trafficking prevention and making basic referrals for medical services. Human trafficking is …

Discipling Elementary Children As A Father, Jeremiah Jabez Canfield

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study aimed to show the importance and the need for the father in the home to discipline his children. God did not give a father's children to provide for them financially, but God laid a clear plan in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 on how to point one's children to God. Even though this text is thousands of years old, it is still relevant to the culture today. It is easy to see that many fathers today are clueless about discipling their children and have left this job entirely up to the church. The busyness of life has also prevented fathers …

The Banner - V. 158, No. 11 - (December 2023), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

“Do It Again”: Chart-Topping Worship Songs And The Churches Behind Them, Adam Perez, Shannan Baker, Elias Dummer, Marc Jolicoeurd, Mike Tapper

Funded Scholarship

Since the introduction and expansion of the internet, the number of songs available to worship leaders has grown exponentially. Though the “industry” as such was nascent in the 1970s, there existed already a few popular performing groups and non-church entities that functioned as primary sources and conduits for new songs such as the Scripture in Song series (by Dave and Dale Garrett), the Maranatha! Praise albums, and by the mid-1980s, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music tape series. In fact, several regional and para-church-type organizations were founded in the 1970s and 1980s to help collect and codify a core repertory of new songs …

Vista: November 30, 2023, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.

Chapin Church Council Minutes 2014, Chapin United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Chapin Church Council Minutes 2015, Chapin United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

Chapin Church Council Minutes 2021, Chapin United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.

The Transformative Preaching And Teaching Of The Old Testament Through Its Expositional Approach, Sony Olivier

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The aura of the Old Testament preaching and teaching today has been absorbed by the enthusiasm of its fulfillment in the New. Thus, the interest in exploiting the Old Testament principles as fulfilled in Christ through its expositional preaching and teaching needs to be revised. As revealed in the book of Acts, the commitment to preach the complete Word of God, the Old Testament, is vividly clear as Christ being the center of their preaching and teaching. Therefore, in today’s context, proclaiming the whole counsel of God’s Word calls for every preacher to consider Scripture in its entirety duly, from …

Grace-Based Faith Discipleship Approach Of Adults In South Rock Christian Church: Addressing The Contemporary Legalistic Lifestyle Of Disciples, Nicholas John Pannone

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Discipleship often evokes different responses. However, contemporary Christians have a faithfulness dilemma driven by the constant messages they hear. This DMIN project seeks to develop and promote a ministry structure that educates, equips, and enriches the Christian life based on God’s grace. The project seeks to provide a framework for participants to be transformed holistically by God’s grace. Often, the members of South Rock Christian Church understand grace as the entry point into salvation, but not the identifying trait of their faithful life in Christ. This action project consists of qualitative research that demonstrates a gap between belief and action …

The Beacon, November 16, 2023, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2023-2024

Underrated Thanksgiving traditions; Upcoming engineering program; "1989" re-release of ragged love songs; "The Marvels" falls short of being "marvelous"; Christmas concert exemplifies ensemble; Quiz: What Taylor Swift era are you?; NW Students excited to serve in the spring; Thanksgiving traditions vary among students; Business celebrated with Global Entrepreneurship Week; Engineering program preview; Everyone should have a mullet; Women in male dominated careers; Raider volleyball wins GPAC tournament; RSC fitness center treatment and upkeep; Men's soccer is in the national tournament; Documentary dispels misconceptions;

The Beacon, November 3, 2023, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2023-2024

New Month, New Ways to Celebrate; Banning books in school systems; The Rolling Stones: timelessly authentic; Heart-wrenching "Killers of the Flower Moon; Artist4Ceasfire and the art of advocacy; Duha Lee's digital design exhibit invokes joy; Students excited for NC/DC performances; NW recognizes Native American History Month; NW students give their unfiltered opinions of AI; Why are books being banned?; The joy behind Girl Dinner; Why you should be an organ donor; Raider wrestling starts season with ranks; NW esports teams with big goals this season; How does the GPAC and NAIA influence NW? Connecting Kids and College students;

Climate Change Implementation And Level Of Compliance With The Paris Agreement : Toward A Climate Change Resilience Port : A Case Study Of Port Corinto, Nicaragua., Jorge Alfonso Gómez Prado

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Diamond, October 27, 2023, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Defender Days Boasts a Full Lineup; The Lasting Legacy of Steve Holtrop; Conflict in the Middle East Evokes a Christian Response
• News: Fire Department Called for Food Mishaps; Students Sign Up for Campus Connect; A Guide to the Third GOP Debate; Hallelujah Party Offers Trick-or-Treat Alternative; The Case of the Campus Cats; Defender Way Construction Finished
• Feature: Shane Kramer - From Military to University; Professor Unny Nzioka: The New Face in the Business Department; Curry Craze Offers Multicultural Experience; A School House on Wheels; What Does it Mean to be a Housekeeper at Dordt?; Senior …

A Divine Assignment: Church Supports For Caretakers And Children Impacted By Disabilities, Pamela Scretchen

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

How can the church provide leadership in the area of inclusion and offer families a place of refuge and support? How does the church care for and teach children with disabilities? As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, I have partnered with congregations to start programs for families impacted by disabilities. Here, we show how a family affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder challenged their church to provide a sustainable program. There is hope that the church can lead inclusion efforts and develop special needs support for caretakers. The article reveals one family’s journey in returning to worship with their autistic son and …

October 26, 2023, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Echo: October 23, 2023, Taylor University

2023-2024 (Volume 111)

No abstract provided.

The Beacon, October 20, 2023, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2023-2024

NW professors share opinions on AI; How voting impacts lives and futures; Sheeran offers confusing, bland album; Hulu original subverts every expectation; Spotlight on student short stories; NW student poetry slams the soul and heart; The nicknames that surround Northwestern; Professors are cautious about AI usage; Students enjoy a late-night murder mystery; Is your vote worth it?; Is our entertainment declining?; I have friends that are gay; Steve does sports: New on Instagram; Full schedule for NW cheer and dance teams; Football demolishes school record of wins; NW community7 partners for change; Beloved annual tradition returns with new flavor;