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Missional Hospitality: A Contextualization Of God’S Hospitable Mission For New Lisbon Christian Church, Jonathan Willmore
Missional Hospitality: A Contextualization Of God’S Hospitable Mission For New Lisbon Christian Church, Jonathan Willmore
DMin Project Theses
The town of New Lisbon, originally called Jamestown, has been home to Restoration Movement churches. The first congregation began in 1839, not long after the town’s official incorporation and renaming as New Lisbon. It unfortunately died out in the decades that followed, and not much is known about its history. The second is called New Lisbon Christian Church (NLCC) and was planted in 1893.1 The records indicate that NLCC changed Senior Ministers approximately every three years, until the 1970s, when a pastor stayed at New Lisbon for nine years. That minister was the longest tenured until the most recent one …
The Neo-Monastic Invitation : A Rule For Church Multiplication In South Georgia, Andrew Robert Anderson
The Neo-Monastic Invitation : A Rule For Church Multiplication In South Georgia, Andrew Robert Anderson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Beyond The Heroic Leader: Formation For Collaborative Ministry, Graham English
Beyond The Heroic Leader: Formation For Collaborative Ministry, Graham English
Doctor of Leadership
I have served as a local church pastor for 28 years. In my current service on a denominational team that supports 500 Licensed Workers and 115 churches within the Western District of The Alliance Canada, I identified the following Need, Problem, or Opportunity (NPO): “Many leaders in The Alliance Canada lack collaborative skills, inhibiting participatory leadership, stifling innovation, and diminishing congregational empowerment to engage in God’s mission.” My research highlighted the limitations of heroic leadership in complex and rapidly evolving ministry contexts. Leadership approaches that were once effective in the church no longer align with current relational, cultural, and organizational …
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 …
Core Values: A Phenomenological Study Of Spiritual Formation Through The Longevity Of Values Gained From Women's Ministry, Belinda Copeland
Core Values: A Phenomenological Study Of Spiritual Formation Through The Longevity Of Values Gained From Women's Ministry, Belinda Copeland
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
While many churches today have moved away from the practice of church-based women’s ministries, other churches still see their value and continue their dedication to providing specifically tailored programs to address the spiritual formation in women. The Bible reminds us in Hebrews 10:25 that we are not to forsake “the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some…” (King James Bible, 1769/2017, Heb. 10:25). However, some churches desire to assemble specific ministries separately, women from men. This study attempted to identify values in the spiritual formation of women and explored whether those values are still helpful in the spiritual …
Forming Saints In A Digital Context, Mark R. Teasdale
Forming Saints In A Digital Context, Mark R. Teasdale
Great Commission Research Journal
Biblical and scholarly sources agree on the importance of forming Christians to seek after holy living to make them more effective evangelists, such that the ministries of evangelism and spiritual formation are intertwined. They also agree that one of the primary roles of the church is to provide for this formation. However, the practices for doing this have been complicated by the heavy move toward digital ministry because of COVID-19. Congregations can continue this formational work even in highly digital contexts by helping Christians tell their story through lifelogging, providing rituals and disciplines to sanctify time and physical spaces, and …
Developing, Training, And Equipping Lay Ministers To Serve In Leadership Roles At Small African American Churches, Angelia V. Lewis
Developing, Training, And Equipping Lay Ministers To Serve In Leadership Roles At Small African American Churches, Angelia V. Lewis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This thesis project explores the validity of a ministry training manual for developing, training, and equipping lay ministers at Fredericksburg Missionary Baptist Church. It assumes that if church members have leadership tools, they will use them to become more effective leaders. However, lay ministers often serve in ministry leadership roles without formal training. They should be trained and equipped by church leaders to lead effectively. Therefore, the question that this thesis project ask is, "Will a development and implementation of a leadership training manual equip lay ministers?" The Scripture is the primary literature resource for God’s provision in developing ministry …
The Church And Ethnopolitical Conflict In Kenya: 1982-2013, David Tarus
The Church And Ethnopolitical Conflict In Kenya: 1982-2013, David Tarus
The Journal of Social Encounters
The chapter examines the role of the church in addressing the problem of ethnopolitical conflict in Kenya from 1982 to 2013. Though ethnocentrism within the Kenyan Christian community goes beyond the years cited to the colonial period and the immediate years following independence, the intensity of the problem after 1982 calls for special attention. The single event that marks political change in Kenya is the 1982 attempted coup. Although this was not successful, the coup heightened opposition against Moi’s rule and thus, 1982 marks the beginning of the recent history of Kenya, a history in which three phases may be …
Ministry Mentoring Matters : Best Practices For Mentoring New Pastors, Keith Koteskey
Ministry Mentoring Matters : Best Practices For Mentoring New Pastors, Keith Koteskey
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Phenomenological Study Of The Impact Of The Extrovert Ideal On Introverted Senior Pastors, Shawn Patrick Liebegott
A Phenomenological Study Of The Impact Of The Extrovert Ideal On Introverted Senior Pastors, Shawn Patrick Liebegott
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Susan Cain (2012) coins the term Extrovert Ideal. According to her, this ideal is the notion that extroversion is the preferred personality type in North American culture. This ideal extends to leadership where the best leaders are expected to exhibit extroverted personality traits. The Extrovert Ideal can be problematic for introverted leaders who may not fit the typical stereotype of the ideal leader. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the impact of the Extrovert Ideal for introverted senior pastors who lead churches within the NorthStar Church Network located in northern Virginia. The data collection for this study …
Developmental Networks : Influencing The Early Career Choices Of Emerging Adults Serving In Campus Ministry, Jessica A. Avery
Developmental Networks : Influencing The Early Career Choices Of Emerging Adults Serving In Campus Ministry, Jessica A. Avery
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Women In Ministry: How Conflicts Between God's Purpose And Church Doctrine Impact The Efficacy Of Female Church Leaders, Nicole L. Davis
Women In Ministry: How Conflicts Between God's Purpose And Church Doctrine Impact The Efficacy Of Female Church Leaders, Nicole L. Davis
Department of Conflict Resolution Studies Theses and Dissertations
The following research was a biographical narrative that examined the lived experiences of male and female church leaders and their perspectives on the social, moral, and religious implications of female church leadership. The purpose of this research was to explore the ideologies and identities of women leaders within the faith ministry, the definitions of ministry and leadership, the role of women in church ministry, and their understanding of marketplace ministry. I employed conflict resolution theories relating to power, change, and mental modeling as the basis of analysis for evaluating the impact of church policies and practices on the utilization of …
An Exploration Of A Mentoring Program On The Experiences Of African-American Students At A Predominately White Institution, Cierra Davis
An Exploration Of A Mentoring Program On The Experiences Of African-American Students At A Predominately White Institution, Cierra Davis
Dissertations, 2014-2019
Many African-American college students face struggles that make a successful college career and retention difficult or impossible. Financial struggles, lack of preparation, racial climate on campus and nationally and absence of faculty of color plague the lives of students. Being an African-American student at a Predominately White Institution (PWI) can pose additional challenges. Many minority students report experiencing various acts of prejudice including lack of nurturing and resources to help them adjust successfully. Students also report the absence or scarcity of minorities in the faculty, curriculum and population as a barrier to connection, knowledge and support. Considering the important role …
1924 Minutes Of The Kentucky Annual Conference Of The Methodist Episcopal Church: The Ninety-Eighth Annual Session, Methodist Episcopal Church
1924 Minutes Of The Kentucky Annual Conference Of The Methodist Episcopal Church: The Ninety-Eighth Annual Session, Methodist Episcopal Church
Minutes of the Kentucky Conference
No abstract provided.
Restorative Justice : Transformation Project Prison Ministry's Reason For Growth And Motivation Of The Volunteers, Yong Hui V. Mcdonald
Restorative Justice : Transformation Project Prison Ministry's Reason For Growth And Motivation Of The Volunteers, Yong Hui V. Mcdonald
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Into Ministry : The Pastorals, The Early Church, And The Free Methodist Church In The Early Twenty-First Century, Jason Aaron Leininger
Into Ministry : The Pastorals, The Early Church, And The Free Methodist Church In The Early Twenty-First Century, Jason Aaron Leininger
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
An Online Peer-Based Spiritual Mentoring Program For Field Missionaries, Thomas David Nichols
An Online Peer-Based Spiritual Mentoring Program For Field Missionaries, Thomas David Nichols
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
John Wesley In Conversation With The Emerging Church, Patrick S. Franklin
John Wesley In Conversation With The Emerging Church, Patrick S. Franklin
The Asbury Journal
As the Emerging Church is one of the most significant developments in current popular Western ecclesiology, it is important that it be engaged theologically. As part of this engagement, this paper brings the Emerging Church into a constructive dialogue with John Wesley, a theologian who shared similar passions and faced comparable challenges. It maintains that Wesley would applaud the spirit and creativity of the Emerging Church, especially its mission to reach contemporary seekers and its desire to recapture an ancient-future faith. However, he would also challenge some potentially harmful tendencies and exhort the Emerging Church toward maturity in these areas. …
Men Mentoring Women : The Impact Of Male Leaders On Women Entering Vocational Christian Ministry In The Church Of God, Jesse S. Mclain
Men Mentoring Women : The Impact Of Male Leaders On Women Entering Vocational Christian Ministry In The Church Of God, Jesse S. Mclain
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Contemplative Youth Ministry Retreat Model, Russell H. Freeman
A Contemplative Youth Ministry Retreat Model, Russell H. Freeman
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Developing Missional Identity Through Small Group Spiritual Formation, Jack M. Horner
Developing Missional Identity Through Small Group Spiritual Formation, Jack M. Horner
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Integration Of Church And Home: A Strategic Partnership For Spiritual Formation, Michael B. Haynes
The Integration Of Church And Home: A Strategic Partnership For Spiritual Formation, Michael B. Haynes
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The American family is deteriorating according to current research. This deterioration stems from the church’s inability to develop Christians who practice life according to the principles of the Bible. In a culture characterized by an atomic worldview, the church and family must work together to develop Christians who live according to the relational worldview of Scripture. This project describes how one church developed and implemented a strategy partnering the church and family for the spiritual formation of the next generation. This project is designed as a model for churches seeking to impact the culture one home at a time.
The Interaction Of Church Health, Theological Understanding, And The First Year Of Connected In Christ At Kingswood United Methodist Church In Clovis, New Mexico, Bradford Roy Reeves
The Interaction Of Church Health, Theological Understanding, And The First Year Of Connected In Christ At Kingswood United Methodist Church In Clovis, New Mexico, Bradford Roy Reeves
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Completion Of The Upper Room's Two Year Academy For Spiritual Formation Upon The Ministry Of Ordained Participants , T. J. Wesley
The Impact Of Completion Of The Upper Room's Two Year Academy For Spiritual Formation Upon The Ministry Of Ordained Participants , T. J. Wesley
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Unlocking The Heart Of A Mentor : Reflections Of Mentoring By Pastors Of Large Churches , Lazarus Nelson Naicker
Unlocking The Heart Of A Mentor : Reflections Of Mentoring By Pastors Of Large Churches , Lazarus Nelson Naicker
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Growing In Wisdom And Stature And In Favor With God And Humanity: Holistic Christian Mentoring With A Small Group Component, David Paul Koppel
Growing In Wisdom And Stature And In Favor With God And Humanity: Holistic Christian Mentoring With A Small Group Component, David Paul Koppel
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Study Of The Spiritual Formation Practices Currently Being Used By Itinerant Evangelists In The Church Of The Nazarene, Usa, Michael Wallace Benson
A Study Of The Spiritual Formation Practices Currently Being Used By Itinerant Evangelists In The Church Of The Nazarene, Usa, Michael Wallace Benson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Designing A Needs-Based Mentoring Program For New Pastors In The Free Methodist Church Of North America, Mike Edward Conkle
Designing A Needs-Based Mentoring Program For New Pastors In The Free Methodist Church Of North America, Mike Edward Conkle
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Nominations And Personnel Committee As A Tool For Laity Activation Within United Methodist Congregations Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference, Charles Ray Smith
The Nominations And Personnel Committee As A Tool For Laity Activation Within United Methodist Congregations Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference, Charles Ray Smith
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Redeeming The Time : Patterns Of Time Management Among Pastors Of Growing Churches, Samuel John Connell
Redeeming The Time : Patterns Of Time Management Among Pastors Of Growing Churches, Samuel John Connell
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.