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The Imperative Of Training New Leaders In Nepal, Anjali Lama

ATS Dissertations

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Proactive Pastoral Counseling: A Christlike Integrative Therapeutic For Creating Christian Intrapersonal Formation In Believers At First Baptist Church Of Harmony, Me, Yaron I. Kohen

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This action research project introduces Proactive Pastoral Counseling (PPC) as a Christian Integrative Therapeutic (CIT). PPC, combined with its counterpart, Christian Intrapersonal Formation (CIF), offers a proactive pastoral counseling approach to assist others in coping with intrapersonal conflict while guiding them toward Christian intrapersonal formation. The impetus behind the study addresses the need for pastoral counseling with members of First Baptist Church (FBC) in Harmony, ME. Chapter One lays out the history, background, and beliefs of FBC and the Maine culture dating back to the late 1700s. Chapter Two addresses the nature of pastoral counseling, its tenets, and applications described …

A Christian Ethic For Coaches, George Lamaster

Proceedings of the National Developmental Conference on Individual Events

Coaching is a calling and ministry. At least for many in the Christian tradition, that‘s true. Be they little-league coaches, birthing coaches, or executive coaches, coaches often view their work as a sacred vocation. While in seminary, I moonlighted as a speech and debate coach at a state university. I quickly discovered that my so-called secular work transformed lives as surely as youth ministry in the local parish. Whether it occurs in the context of the church or the public sphere, the practice of coaching invites sacramental moments of transformation by grace.

What follows is my attempt to think theologically …

4d'S Of Spiritual Growth : The Local Church's Role In Spiritual Growth And Discipleship, Christopher M. Johnson

ATS Dissertations

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Intuitive Wisdom In Leadership : Exploring The Exercise Of Intuitive Wisdom Among Ministry Leaders In New Zealand, Clinton J. Ussher

ATS Dissertations

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The Two Conversions Of John Newton: Politics & Christianity In The British Abolitionist Movement, Megan Keller

CMC Senior Theses

This thesis interrogated the relationship between abolition and the evangelical revival in Britain through the life of John Newton. Newton, though not representative of every abolitionist, was a vital figure in the movement. His influence on Hannah More and William Wilberforce along with his contributions to the Parliamentary hearings made him a key aspect of its success. How he came to fulfill that role was a long and complex journey, both in terms of his religion and his understanding of slavery. He began his life under the spiritual direction of his pious, Dissenting mother, became an atheist by nineteen, and …

Not Saul's Armor : Introversion And Effective Pastoral Leadership, David E. York

ATS Dissertations

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Reclaiming The Spiritual Leadership Role Of Christian Parents In Family Life: Coaching And Markers, Cindy Hayes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Christians in the Western culture often struggle to pass on their faith to the next generation and as a result, the way God designed the family to function is being unwittingly abandoned. Countless parents today are leaving genuine faith and reliance on God behind. Though God's Word gives specific instructions on how to maintain and pass on faith, many have abdicated this injunction. In an effort to encourage authentic faith within the family, the local church can come alongside parents to help them understand and share their faith by offering training and coaching to embrace their own faith and pass …

Marriage As A Spiritual Discipline: Principles And Benefits, Richmond Laney

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Christians use spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and journaling as methods to enhance their relationship with God. However, Christian rates of divorce are not different than the United States average where more than one in three first marriages ends in divorce. This is despite a Christian belief that marriage is a special relationship. The rate of divorce among Christians should be reduced. Marriage can be practiced as a spiritual discipline that will benefit the relationship as well as yielding sought after spirituality. Marriage as a spiritual discipline would help couples increase marital satisfaction, thus driving down the divorce rate. …

A Spirituality Of Christian Activism, Evangelical Advocacy: A Response To Global Poverty

Syllabi

This course will explore the intersection of Christian spirituality and social engagement. Against the stereotype surrounding those whom church history has called “mystics” that they are disengaged from the world, this course examines both historical and contemporary movements of spirituality—that is, movements that can be considered monastic or mystical—that were very much engaged in activities of compassion, justice, and advocacy.

Sustaining Effective Spiritual Leadership Through Spiritual Formation Practice And Self-Care Among United Methodist Ordinands In The Rocky Mountain Conference, Jane Youtz Riecke

ATS Dissertations

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Restoring The Balance Between Doing And Being : The Functional Pastor And Adrian Van Kamm's Formative Spirituality, H. Fred Meadows

ATS Dissertations

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Faith At Work: How Churches Can Better Enable Believers To Integrate Their Personal Faith In The Workplace, Stuart D. Dugan

Doctor of Ministry

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Spiritual Formation And Southern Baptist Clergy, Candace Kay Hardin

ATS Dissertations

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Sf 502 Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn

Syllabi

Cassian, John. Conferences (The Classics of Western Spirituality). New York: Paulist Press, 1985. (208 pages) De Waal, Esther. Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 2001. (163 pages) Harper, Steve. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (A Workbook). Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1995. (159 pages) MacDonald, Gordon. Rebuilding Your Broken World (Expanded Edition With Study Guide). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. (235 pages) Van Kaam, Adrian and Susan Muto. Formation Theology Volume One: Foundations of Christian Formation. Pittsburgh: Epiphany Association, 2004. (306 pages)

Co 603 Orientation To Christian Approaches To Diagnosis And Treatment Planning, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

Syllabi

Course Description (This description applies to all the Treatment Planning Courses) In order to function as a competent clinician, one must develop competence in diagnosing and effectively treating a variety of problems with which they are confronted. In order to do this one must be thoroughly familiar with a variety of treatment modalities. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. Students will have an opportunity to become acquainted with material relevant to treatment issues both from a Christian historical perspective and current knowledge

Cm 510 Foundations Of Campus Ministry (Reading List), Chris Kiesling

Syllabi

Students who are following a vocational calling into campus ministry are encouraged to pursue the Master’s of Divinity degree. This course serves as one of four core electives meeting the Servant Ministry requirement in the Mdiv degree. The four CD courses meeting this requirement focus on a students’ projected ministerial role: CD 510 for Christian Educators; CD 511 for Pastors; CM 510 for Campus Ministers; and YM 510 for Youth Ministers. Thus the catalogue description for this course reads: CM 510 provides orientation and immersion into research-based understandings of young adult development and spiritual formation, and explores effective ministry approaches …

The Impact Of A Spiritual Leadership Program Based On Spiritual Disciplines On Leadership Competencies, Shih-Minh Kow

ATS Dissertations

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Disciple-Making Boards : The Impact Of Training A Church's Governing Board In Small-Group Spiritual Formation Leadership, Gary Lee Olsen

ATS Dissertations

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A Pastor And His Ministry: Gregory Thamaturgus' Address Of Thanksgiving To Origen As Pastoral Practice, Edwin Harkey

Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers

One such student of his times was Origen. In his writings we see glimpses that while his goal was ultimately a deeply spiritual one-no less than a union with the Divine-he seemed no stranger to a more holistic approach in his encounters with the students who placed themselves under his tutelage. One of those students, Gregory Thaumaturgus, often called the "Wonderworker," even bequeathed to the church a most revealing document that enables us to get a rare glimpse of Origen and his method and style. It is that document, Gregory's Address of Thanksgiving to Origen, that will be the subject …

Cooperating With The Spirit : A Model For Spiritual Formation Within The Local Church, Alan Jones

ATS Dissertations

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Discovering The Struggle Between Good And Evil Through Antagonism Within An United Methodist Church With The Help Of Ignatius' And Wesley's Understanding Of Discernment Of Spirits , Robert Ferguson Searle

ATS Dissertations

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Communication Principles In Pastoral Counseling, Dieter Joel Jagnow

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

There are many elements involved in a pastoral counseling process. A handbook would include all or some topics such as a definition of pastoral counseling, its distinctive nature, its objectives, counseling techniques, and the role of God's Word in the process. In this thesis we will touch some of the basic topics of pastoral counseling. However, the main purpose is to approach an important ingredient of pastoral counseling that usually is not included as a separate topic in counseling manuals, that is, communication, particularly interpersonal communication.

This study intends to explore the pastoral counseling process as an interpersonal communication process …

Characters Of Compassion : Becoming More Like The Master, Gregory Wray Mcclain

ATS Dissertations

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Spiritual Formation In Theological Education Utilizing Classical Spiritual Disciplines, Dwayne G. Ratzlaff

ATS Dissertations

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The Theological Basis For Adult Bible Study And Its Practical Aspects In The Adult Educational Program Of The Church, Marvin Mueller

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

This thesis is concerned specifically with the theological basis of adult bible study within the program of the church. This concern is valid in as much as the word of God is basic for any program of adult Christian education in the church. The Bible as the word of God is the source and norm for the faith and life of all Christians who through Holy Baptism and the work of the Holy Spirit have been placed under this word of God. It is the purpose of this thesis to show in what way man is brought under the Word …