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Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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Wholehearted Leadership: Equipping Clergy For Healthy Leadership, Nicole Mcclurg

Doctor of Ministry

NPO Statement: Considering current training for Evangelical clergy, sustained attention to spiritual formation is often missing but essential for pastoral health and healthy, sustainable ministry.

Clergy are burning out significantly, as reported by a Lifeway Research Poll that found 100% of 1,500 pastors know colleagues that left the ministry, while 91% of pastors report experiencing burnout.¹ The research suggests that seminary does not prepare clergy for the demands of ministry or the practical spiritual needs of their congregations. Clergy struggle to maintain a solid vocational identity rooted in the Trinity amid pastoral duties. Many clergy are isolated from ongoing …

Why Is Theology Important In Ministry?, Leah Jolly

CTS Student Publications and Creative Works

Studying theology in seminary has not only enriched my personal faith, but also has given me a foundation to share my faith with others, make wise decisions, and set a godly example for others.

Prepared To Pastor: A Self-Assessment Tool And Equipping Guide For Pastoral Leaders, Scott Dickie

Doctor of Leadership

Many Christian leaders in the Canadian Alliance are not prepared for ministry leadership, resulting in ineffective or unhealthy leadership, poor personal choices, lack of resiliency and high attrition rates.

As a pastor with three decades of experience, I still feel ill-equipped in areas my role requires of me. My research revealed that many pastors often feel ‘in over their head’ as they navigate deep theological questions, complex psychological issues, challenging financial decisions, public critique or praise, and intricate human resource legalities. Pastors who enter church leadership from traditional bible schools or seminaries are often well-equipped in theological knowledge but tend …

Engaging Biblical Criticism In The American South: A Local Church Approach, Adam Harris

Doctor of Leadership

Historical critical approaches to the Bible that reexamine doctrines of inerrancy are unheard of, dismissed, or viewed as a threat throughout Christian faith communities in Sumner County, TN. This underutilizes a credible method of interpretation for Christians who have only been exposed to views that tightly hold biblical inerrancy. The lack of awareness and disregard for aspects of biblical criticism in local churches by leaders and congregation members in Sumner County, TN, is multifaceted.

Most stakeholders in this NPO context have backgrounds in conservative American Evangelical Protestant congregations. They are either struggling with or reexamining their inherited beliefs due to …

More Than Fine A Flourishing Foursquare Lead Pastor, John Fehlen

Doctor of Leadership

Foursquare Lead Pastors increasingly face challenges of personal and professional languishing, characterized by diminishing joy, weakened connections, insufficient self-care, and an underdeveloped theology of suffering. These issues contribute to declining pastoral well-being and effectiveness. This doctoral project addresses these challenges holistically— encompassing body, soul, and spirit—while offering hope-filled encouragement and practical solutions for sustainable ministry.

Having served as a Foursquare Lead Pastor for over 30 years, I bring firsthand experience to this pressing issue. My research confirms that pastoral languishing is a widespread concern, demanding intentional, theologically grounded responses. This project provides such a response by integrating biblical insights, historical …

Nursing Now, 2009 September - October, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2009 March - April, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2010, Vol 9 Iss 4, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2005 July - August, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2004 January - Februrary, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Whole Broken People Wholeness Of Life At All Ages, Brenda K. Lewis

Doctor of Ministry

NPO Statement

Experiences of lost independence or control overwhelm or block the spiritual coping mechanisms of some Independent Living residents at Givens Estates.

Key Research Insights

Deep cultural bias, denial, and a lack of realistic role models form blocks between us and healthy coping with the realities of aging. When we lose independence and control, we often lose our expected storyline, our sense of our identity, and our understanding of the role of our spiritual traditions. The Christian tradition offers rich resources for redefining our story and ourselves in ways that deepen our faith and our connection with the people …

Are Library Teaching And Research Services Broken? Understand The Academic Journey For Better Service Design, Tess Hobbis, Sascha Jenkins

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Do we really understand what academics need from libraries today? Can understanding and empathising with the academic experience challenge library assumptions about teaching and research services? UTS Library investigated these questions through a year-long project. Using a design-thinking project methodology, empathy mapping and human-centred practices, the project team was able to delve into the world of the UTS academic: gaining a comprehensive understanding of the academic’s goals, behaviours, motivations and pain points around conducting teaching and research activities. The resulting insights present new opportunities for service design and delivery in an academic library context. UTS Library staff now have a …

The Banner - V. 160, No. 2 - (March 2025), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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Contributors

Pastoral Liturgy

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Full Journal

Pastoral Liturgy

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The Ties That Bind: A Comprehensive Pastoral Counseling Approach To Bridge The Gap Between Christians Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction And Cornerstone Church, Barbara Pringle Taylor

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation project explores the need for a faith-based counseling program that aligns with biblical principles while fostering inclusivity and support for Christians experiencing same-sex attraction (SSA). The study addresses the challenges faced by individuals in the church community who often encounter isolation, shame, and rejection. It proposes a comprehensive pastoral counseling program to train church leaders in providing compassionate, transformative care. This project employs qualitative research methods, including focus groups and individual interviews, to gather insights from church leaders and members. It analyzes theological, psychological, and pastoral perspectives to build a robust spiritual and emotional support framework. The research …

The Lived Experiences Of African American Children Of Clergy: What Has Become Of Them In Their Adulthood?, Chantel Danielle Staton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

It is noticeable that there are stereotypes associated with being African American due to prejudice and racism. It is identifiable, as well, that there are stereotypes associated with being a child of the clergy due to their expectations being higher than nonclergy children. How do the two coexist? This phenomenological study aims to understand how the lived experiences of African American children of clergy have impacted their adulthood. How has being an African American child growing up in the home of a pastor impacted how that child now copes mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as an adult? This study is designed …

Black Women Healing From Gender-Based Violence: Christ-Centered Approaches For Transformative Holistic Wellbeing, Tanya Jahwar

Doctor of Ministry

The Women’s Leadership and Resource Center states, “Gender-based violence against Black women has always existed in the US. From historical accounts of chattel slavery to analyses of present-day society, Black women have endured multiple forms of violence including labor …, sexual …, medical … and … exploitation.”³² This dissertation will provide important research about gender-based violence against Black women and girls and will conclude with Christ-centered approaches for transformative holistic wellbeing. Do laws that prevent violence enable more violence? In the fact sheet published by the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, it is noted that, “Experiences of abuse do …

Parallel Journeys: Supporting Wounded Healers In Counselor Education, Susannah C. Coaston

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Much has been written about the motivations for wounded healers to pursue work in the helping professions. Those with painful life experiences can have a unique ability to understand the pain of others, and through their recovery, they may gain insight and understanding to benefit others. The counselor development process can be fraught with challenges that may have a detrimental impact on wounded healers. As such, counselor educators can benefit from amending their approaches to ensure that wounded healers gain the skills necessary to support their mental health and well-being, effectiveness, and personal and professional development. This article introduces a …

Emotional Turbulence Of Children Of The Clergy, The Lived Experiences And Emotional Development Of Adult Children Of The Clergy: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Tabitha L. Bennett

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The current study is a Phenomenological qualitative approach to understanding the lived experience of adult Children of the Clergy and exploring the various pressures and expectations faced by Children of the Clergy versus other church members. Everyone experiences external and internal pressures, but this will delve into whether it is an added layer simply from being a child of the clergy. The current study will investigate multiple families to understand family dynamics and the effects of growing up as Children of the Clergy into adulthood. Through phenomenological testing, utilizing the Bowen Family Theory and a sub-theory of the Labeling theory, …

Relational Psychodynamic Counseling, Stephen Stratton

Syllabi

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Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling Inindividuals And Families, Jose (Javier) Sierra

Syllabi

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Clinical Pastoral Education, Tapiwa Mucherera

Syllabi

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Pastoral Crisis Intervention, Janet Dean

Syllabi

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The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Joel Chopp

Syllabi

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Counseling And Christian Beliefs, Tapiwa Mucherera

Syllabi

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Family Systems Theory, Georgina Panting

Syllabi

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Counseling Internship - One, Dr. Kenneth Myers

Syllabi

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The Counseling Relationship: Process And Skills, Janet Dean

Syllabi

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