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Factors Leading Visionary Entrepreneurial Laity To Start New Ministries, Andrew J. Cooney

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Ch 501 X Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley

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1. Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). 2. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) 3. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement 4. Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.).

Me 745 Leading The Church For The Unchurched, George G. Hunter

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Required Textbooks for masters and doctoral students: 1. Hunter, George G. Leading and Managing a Growing Church. Abingdon, 2000. 2. Schaller, Lyle. Strategies for Change. Abingdon, 1993. 3. Sider, Ronald J. et. al. Churches That Make a Difference: Reaching Your Community with Good News and Good Works. Baker Books, 2002. 4. Warren, Rick. The Purpose Driven Church. Zondervan, 1995. Required Textbooks for doctoral students who declare a Church and Mission Leadership Major: 5. Bennis, Warren and Burt Nanus. Leaders: The Strategies of Taking Charge 6. Hunter, George G. Church for the Unchurched. Abingdon, 1996. 3 7. Kouzes, James M. and …

Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS The following texts are appropriate materials, in conjunction with class lectures, through which the student can actualize the course goals: Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that is often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., …

How Rapidly Growing Churches Leverage Financial Resources To Maintain Or Increase Rates Of Growth, Ken Diehm

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Paradox For The Church: Time-Limited Counseling Tools For Pastoral Care, Charles Phillip Redwine

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Sm 601 602 X Field Supervisor's Handbook, Asbury Theological Seminary

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There are three ingredients in the Supervised Ministries Program: 1. A structured service experience of over 100 hours at a field placement; 2. Regular, competent supervision in the field; and 3. A faculty-led weekly seminar experience utilizing self-referent cases for reflection on experiences in the light of Biblical, historical, doctrinal, behavioral, and other disciplines.

Becoming A Five Star Church, Jeffrey T. Johnson

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From Teflon To Velcro: Assimilating Newcomers Into Faithbridge United Methodist Church, E. Kenneth Werlein

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Increasing Assimilation And Decreasing Attrition Through The Development Of A Lay Ministry And Congregational Care Program, Robin B. Scott

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Pastoring Revival: Case Studies Of Two Churches "In The River", David Norhrop Wentz

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Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley

Syllabi

Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity, Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.)

Ch 501 X Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley

Syllabi

Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that is often compelling for the reader. Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating style and message of major writiers in the history of …

A Look At The Authority Of The Parish Pastor, Martin Koeller

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

Changes in society, misuse and abuse of authority in the pastoral office and changes in congregations concerning the role of the pastor, have all led to a need for defining and identifying what authority in the church is, and what authority the pastor has.

The scope of this project was to look at the Scriptural and Confessional foundations of Pastoral Authority along with discussions with the Board of Elders, Constitution Committee and Bible Study groups, to draw a basis for: 1) a definition of “Pastoral Authority"; and 2) the right use of that authority in the office of the parish …

Redeeming The Time : Patterns Of Time Management Among Pastors Of Growing Churches, Samuel John Connell

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A Model For Small Group Development And Enrichment At St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Timothy Wenger

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

A MODEL FOR SMALL GROUP DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT ATST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSINBY TIMOTHY E. WENGER

The project was begun with the assumption that a greater use of small group ministry could strengthen the congregation as a whole and provide better opportunities for individuals to experience spiritual growth and a deeper sense of fellowship within the church. The approach to this project included research into the theological foundation of small groups and research into the utilization of small groups in society. The observance and appraisal of current small group ministry at St. Luke’s and the enrichment and development …

Ministry In Small Membership Churches: A Bachelor's Degree Course For The Sudents Of Evangelical Methodist Seminary Of Costa Rica, Oscar Aguilar_Marin

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New Life For Old Churches: A Multi-Case Study Of Four Turnaround Small Churches , Andrew M. Haskins

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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

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An Examination Of Worship Music In United Methodist Churches Of The Missouri West Annual Conference , Mark L. Shaffer

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From Class Meetings To Cell Groups: The Strength Of Early Methodism For The Twenty-First Century Church , Louis Mckendra Strickler

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Clergy Career Orientation Toward Support Systems As Means Of Self-Care, Michael Thomas Powers

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A Spiritual Formation And Discipleship Study For Believers In The Local Church , Peter Jon Taylor

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Breaking Down Cultural Barriers To Personal Evangelism , Chester Herbert Harris

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The Relationship Of Pastoral Succession To Church Growth In The United Methodist Congregations Of The Conway District Of The North Arkansas Conference , Bryan Walker Fink

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From Invocation Through Creed: A Historical And Doctrinal Analysis Of The Service Of The Word In The Common Service, Timothy Roser

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Cursory study of the text of this liturgy reveals that it was not assembled according to some academic standard. Perhaps a better word for its development would be "organic," as over the centuries it grew to meet the needs of the time. Each addition was tested, tried, and proven not by a single congregation nor even a group of congregations acting in concert, but by the Church at large working over the course of decades and centuries. This is not to suggest that these words are the only way3to receive God's service to us and return our service to Him. …

A Study To Evaluate A Church Intervention Recovery Program At East Stonewall A.M.E. Zion Church , Derrick Rushon Anderson

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Leading Lay Ministers : ǂB A Study Of The Relationship Between Leadership And Factors Associated With Lay Minister Job Satisfaction In The Fort Worth Free Methodist Church , Dale Bidwell

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Church Growth Through An Off-Site, Second Worship Service , J. Phillip Mcclendon

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Spiritual Genealogy: Early Church Influences On The Life And Work Of John Wesley And Their Renewing Impact On His Successors Today , Karl Dana Stonebraker

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