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Beyond The Pulpit: How Theological Training Equips Believers To Discern Their Ministry Calling, Gladys Elizabeth Moy

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation will examine the theological and practical dimensions of ministry calling through the framework of the Fivefold Ministry as indicated in Ephesians. “And He gave some, apostles, and some, prophets, and some, evangelists, and some, pastors and teachers” (King James Bible, 1769/2017, Ephesians 4:11-12). It will challenge the prevailing assumption that a divine call to ministry is primarily expressed through pulpit-centered roles, arguing instead that ministry encompasses a broader spectrum of functions within the body of Christ. Grounded in theological reflection and contemporary scholarship, the study will contend that while all believers are called to ministry, their specific callings …

Providing Biblical Knowledge To Women Ages 25–70 To Place Women In Ministry And Leadership Positions In The Church, Evelyn Diane Scott

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to provide biblical knowledge to equip women to assume scriptural roles in church ministry and leadership. The project was conducted at The Word Ministry Church in rural Dallas County, Alabama. The writer reviewed women’s challenges and issues in the Christian community dominated by patriarchal theories. This project provides an overview of the study group and the training criteria for preparing women for ministry and leadership. The goal was to educate women not serving in leadership or ministry positions to obtain biblical knowledge to give them the confidence and support to accept their gift of …

The Spiritual Impact Of Disability On Parents And Caregivers, Grant Azbell

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This study was designed to examine the impact of disability on the faith and faith communities of parents and caregivers of persons experiencing disability. This study proceeded by asking nine parents or caregivers of persons experiencing disability a series of seven questions to evaluate the impact of disability on their faith and on their relationship to their faith community. The interviews were conducted on Zoom and the recordings were transcribed and coded to observe discernable patterns and themes amongst the participants. What emerged from the data is important for ministers, church leaders, and anyone wanting to know more about the …

Personality And Flourishing In Seminarians: A Single Case Study, Kylee M. Peterson

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

This research study utilized a single case design to meet the dual need of applying personality research to clinical populations (Costa Jr, 1991) and the necessity of creating a formative assessment for first-year master and doctoral students to facilitate flourishing in a complex profession. This was done with the primary aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the formative assessment program pilot across stake holders including the executive dean of a Portland seminary, psychologist consultant, and ministry students. The method for this pursuit was an explanatory single case study which includes reviewing quantitative & qualitative student feedback survey data and interviews …

The Father’S Business: Exploring The Challenges Of Second-Generation Ministry Leaders, Garrett Booth

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Today’s pastoral leader must balance more competing priorities than ever before. Pastors are responsible for strategic planning, providing excellent messages, developing a staff or ministry team, overseeing finances, and building ministries to meet the needs of their flocks and communities. Many times, the demands of pastoral leadership, especially in a growing church environment, can be so consuming that the family of the pastor pays the price. Pastors’ children who grow up in such a leadership environment face their own additional pressures and extra challenges. This project explores the question “What are the challenges of growing up as a pastor’s child …

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 …

Involving Youth In Ministries Of Service, Maryrae Romatowski Stein

Pastoral Institute

I am currently serving the parish of St. Anthony Marie de Claret as the Director of Religious Education. Prior to outlining this proposal, I assessed the strengths and weaknesses within our catechetical programs, looked at the dynamics of the St. Anthony community, and discussed the project with our pastor to obtain his preferences. The common thread of concern was the lack of involvement and presence of the youth in the life of the parish. I decided to design and implement a pastoral project, using my ninth grade class as the pilot group, which would allow students to serve alongside adult …

Restorative Justice : Transformation Project Prison Ministry's Reason For Growth And Motivation Of The Volunteers, Yong Hui V. Mcdonald

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Team Approach To Ministry : Effective Strategy Against Pastoral Burnout, Luis A. Soto

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Pastor Is As Pastor Does – 2kf Ministry Model, Martin Brauer

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

The primary purpose of this project was to introduce to pastors The Pastor Is As Pastor Does 2KF Ministry Model. This model has been implemented in the principle researcher’s congregation over the past six years. This model delineates between 2 Kinds of Functions in the church: pastoral and operational. The operation functions are then delegated to nonclergy paid and volunteer staff. This ministry model has improved the performance of both functions while also diminishing role confusion in and about the pastoral office. The secondary purpose of this project was to assist pastors in adapting this ministry model to their circumstance. …

The Search For Ministerial Integrity, Curtis D. Mcclane

Leaven

No abstract provided.

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

Doctor of Ministry

No abstract provided.

Ym 632 The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton

Syllabi

Jones, Tony. Soul Shaper. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. 227 pages MacDonald, Gordon. Ordering Your Private World. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2002. 231 pages Miller, Donald. Blue Like Jazz. Thomas Nelson, 2003. 256 pages Peterson, Eugene. Under the Unpredictable Plant. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992. 197 pages Prime, Derek, and Beggs, Allistair. On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work. Moody Publishers, 2006. 320 pages. (This text only required if taking class for 3 hours) Trull, Joe E. and Carter, James E. Ministerial Ethics (second edition). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. 214 pages.

Ym 632 The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton

Syllabi

Jones, Tony. Soul Shaper. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. 227 pages MacDonald, Gordon. Ordering Your Private World. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2002. 231 pages Need to be read before the start of class! Peterson, Eugene. Under the Unpredictable Plant. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992. 197 pages Trull, Joe E. and Carter, James E. Ministerial Ethics (second edition). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. 214 pages.

Ym 500 The Servant As Youth Minister, Donald M. Joy

Syllabi

Basic Texts: Janet Hagberg, Real Power: Stages of Personal Power in Organizations. Salem, Wisconsin: Sheffield, revised 1994. ISBN 1-879215-17-9 David Michael Henderson, John Wesley's Class Meeting. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Publishing House, 1997. ISBN 0-916-03573-5 Donald M. Joy, Empower Your Teens: To Be Adults! A Guide for Parents, Ministers, and Other Mentors. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Publishing House, 2000. ISBN Henri J. M. Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. New York: Doubleday "Image," 1992. ISBN 0-385-47307-9 Marjorie J. Thompson, Family: The Forming Center. Nashville: The Upper Room Press, 1996. ISBN 0-8358-0798-3

Bt 825 Theology Of Ministry, Stephen A. Seamands

Syllabi

Fee, Gordon. Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God. Nathan, Rich and Wilson, Ken. Empowered Evangelicals. Greg Ogden, The New Reformation. Thomas Oden, Pastoral Theology: Essentials for Ministry.

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.

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 …

The Ministry Of Absolution, Friedrich-Wilhelm Kuenneth

Concordia Theological Monthly

The Commission on Worship and Spiritual Life of the Lutheran World Federation at its meeting in Hanover (March-April 1967) decided to summarize its general discussion on absolution and to use it as a basis for further research. At the same time the commission wanted to develop a questionnaire on the basis of its discussion and send it to several experts. Those experts were expected to be particularly well-trained theologians as well as people experienced in hearing private confessions and in pastoral counseling. The commission sought reactions to four specific questions.

In What Way Does Christ Speak Through The Ministry?, Praelat Issler

Concordia Theological Monthly

Our question does not simply ask in what way Christ speaks through the minister's sermon, but in what way Christ speaks through the ministry: Hence our first thesis treats of this office (diakonia), the ministerium ecclesiasticum. It is neither possible nor necessary to adduce a locus classicus for the institution of this office: we have such only for the Apostolic office. But Gospels and Epistles alike reveal the same factual situation - the "office" is there! Word and Sacrament require it and, as it were, create it as their own instrument.