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The Relationship Of Student Demographic And Academic Characteristics On Students' Success In High School Online Courses, Jerri Luemora Ward

Theses and Dissertations

Over the past decades, online learning has contributed to a large percentage of educational success in higher education and K-12 learning environments. It has not only allowed a number of opportunities for students to receive education due to flexibility, reachability, but also additional course offerings and educational advancement. As K-12 online learning has continued to soar as an option for educating students, concerns relating to students’ success in these courses have arose. Due to the concerns relating to student success, researchers have sought to determine what attributes can contribute to student success in online courses offered to students in elementary …

Harding School Of Theology 2018-2019 Academic Catalog, Harding University

Harding Academic Catalogs

Harding University Office of the Provost

Just Play: On Being Fully Human In Sport, Amy Gray Bird

Master of Art Theology Thesis

Bird, Amy, S.G. “Just Play: On Being Fully Human in Sport.” Master’s thesis, Concordia Seminary, 2018. 73 pp.

Is competing in competitive sport worthy of a Christian’s time, energy, and resources? If so, how does one compete in a God-pleasing way? Certainly, several factors are at work here, but to gain a theologically faithful understanding of sport this paper considers two concepts as vital: the Lutheran doctrine of vocation and the concept of leisure as articulated by Catholic moral theologian Josef Pieper. This thesis considers both vocation and leisure and explores how when taken together vocation and leisure clarify the …

40th Anniversary: Church Of The Incarnation

Parish Histories Collection

A booklet commemorating the 40th anniversary of Incarnation Catholic Church of Centerville, Ohio. It reviews the parish's history from 1950 to 1990.

Holy Angels Parish: The Heritage Of A Worshipping Community

Parish Histories Collection

Describes the history of Holy Angels Catholic Church from 1901 to 1986.

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Summer 2018), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Summer 2018 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

The Bridge Summer 2018 Vol. 58 No. 4, Harding School Of Theology

The Bridge

No abstract provided.

How To Live While Ministering To The Dying: A Guide For Hospice Chaplains, Wayne Bruner

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Burnout, turnover, and attrition are common among hospice chaplains. A guidebook to hospice chaplaincy, prepared by a veteran hospice chaplain, would articulate the specific characteristics, habits, ministry mindsets, lifestyle interests, spiritual development, and support systems that have proven effective in the lives and ministries of long-tenured hospice chaplains. Such a practical and biblical guidebook would be a welcomed tool for individuals considering hospice ministry, for novice chaplains, and for hospice organizations since it would foster chaplains’ resiliency and quality of life by showing what it means to “live” while ministering to the dying. This guidebook will review best practices in …

Summer 2018: Meet The Class Of 2022, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

The annual snapshot of the incoming freshmen class.

Understanding The Broader Horizon Of Sexual Encounter: A Case Study On Sexual Engagement Among Filipino Teens, Dalmacito A. Cordero

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The sexual morality of Filipino teenagers is in great decline based on the many cases of unwanted pregnancy, the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD), liberality in sexual behaviors, and many other evident consequences. This is a very important concern for many families, school administrators, church authorities, and other involved institutions. With this unfortunate situation, it is easier to judge how our teens have immersed themselves in the river of sexual immorality. But the question is, do we really understand what led them to commit such an unacceptable act in this traditional Christian- dominated culture like ours? Have we scrutinized …

Cronshaw Review Of Growing Young: 6 Essential Strategies To Help Young People Discover And Love Your Church, By Powell, Mulder, And Griffin, Darren John Cronshaw

Witness

No abstract provided.

Augustana Softball As A Means To Connect People From Different Cultures, Taylor Belo, Marissa Catalano

Celebration of Learning

In December of 2016, the Augustana Softball team traveled to Capetown, South Africa to share their love for the game of softball to the developing communities. While there, the team came in contact with Noel Soko, one of South Africa's very own youth ministry directors. Soko designates his life's work to guiding troubled children to follow their faith through the involvement of sports. Augustana Softball continues to help advance this program through donations and support from across the globe.

Who Are The Elis Of Today? Examining The Adults Present During The Religious Identity Development Of Catholic-Raised Youth, Danielle S. Vaclavik

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Given that a large percentage of former-Catholic adults report leaving the Church before reaching adulthood, and the percentages of Catholic-raised youth retaining their religious identity into adulthood are decreasing, a pressing question currently facing the modern Catholic Church is how to minister to, and retain, Catholic-raised adolescents into adulthood. Current religious and secular literature suggests that adults (both parental and non-parental) may play a crucial role in youths’ religious identity development. However, who these adults are and how their presence influences the experience of growing up Catholic is unexplored in the current literature.

In depth oral history narrative interviews were …

South Carolina Conference Journal 2018, United Methodist Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference Journal

THE JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF The United Methodist Church Southeastern Jurisdiction

VOLUME I 2018

Price: $35.00 per year paid in advance by subscription only (Volumes I and II included)

Edited for the Conference by KENNETH L. NELSON Secretary of the Annual Conference

TD Convention Center Greenville, South Carolina

June 3-6, 2018

Revealing Context & Complexity In Urban Historic Sites, Simin Chu

Masters Theses

Historic sites cannot stand alone. The order, hierarchy and narrative sequence of architecture can only survive when surrounding context exists. Often over time the urban fabric changes, leaving future generations unaware of the historic meaning of a disjointed site. By revealing the historic complexity of architecture as it was originally intended to function, we can develop juxtaposition of new and old orders which make old buildings both imply the original order and adapt to new urban fabric.

For instance, in Providence, Rhode Island you have Cathedral Square, located between Downtown and Upper South Providence, which was almost demolished by the …

Evangelicalism And Capitalism: A Reparative Account And Diagnosis Of Pathogeneses In The Relationship, Jason Paul Clark

Faculty Publications - Portland Seminary

No sustained examination and diagnosis of problems inherent to the relationship of Evangelicalism with capitalism currently exists. Where assessments of the relationship have been undertaken, they are often built upon a lack of understanding of Evangelicalism, and an uncritical reliance both on Max Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic and on David Bebbington’s Quadrilateral of Evangelical priorities. This then gives rise to misunderstandings and faulty prescriptions for the future of Evangelicalism. This thesis seeks to remedy this situation by providing a robust diagnostic, not to refute Evangelicalism, but as a reparative. This reparative attends to the faulty responses of either over-dichotomising capitalist …

Preaching With Cultural Intelligence: Understanding The People Who Hear Our Sermons, Rodney A. Palmer

Faculty Publications

"Kim does a masterful job at demonstrating how, through a careful exegesis of Scripture, culture, and one’s self, the preacher will deliver more effective sermons that will reach the hearts of both the giraffes (the insiders) and the elephants (the others) within the congregation. Preaching with cultural intelligence is worth it!"

A Plan For Founding A Christian Alternative School As A Type Of Youth Ministry In Korea With A Rationale For Church-Sponsored Christian Schools, Chan Sik Park

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study aims to contribute to the change of the prime age-centered traditional pastoral ministries present in Korean churches for the future generation-centered ministries. The researcher's church, too, has an inverted triangular structure under which the future generations disappear. To overcome this, this study sets up a model of new growth for the future generations. The researcher analyzes and evaluates the cause of the problem of decreasing youth in Korean churches. The researcher will do mentoring work in the special environment of alternative schools so that the youth may have sound faith and not leave the church even after they …

Issue 304; May 31-June 14, 2018, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.

Adolescent Moral Development: Effects Of Engaging Youth In The Critical Appraisal Of Theological Content, Joann D. Long, Steven Bonner, Samara C. Silva, Hope A. Cimino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Research suggest an acceleration of adolescent physical maturity and a slowing of psychological and behavioral development compared to prior decades. This project reports the effects of engaging youth in the critical appraisal of theological content on adolescent moral development as a strategy to promote adolescent well-being and health.

Footnotes: Wayback Machine + Rob Bell, Bob Turner

Footnotes: Curated Resources for Ministers

No abstract provided.

Lutheran Doctrine Of The Office Of The Ministry And Its Impact In The Life And Ministry Of The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, Etana Abdissa Debel

Doctor of Philosophy Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the impact of the Lutheran doctrine of the ministry in the ministry and growth of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In line with this purpose, it analyzed the historical, sociopolitical, cultural, religious, and economic context of Ethiopia in the nineteenth and twentieth century at the time of arrival of pioneer Lutheran missions from Europe and later on joined by the American Lutheran mission. In order to present the understanding of Lutheran doctrine of the ministry in Ethiopian context, the historical development of the Lutheran doctrine of the ministry, the ministry in …

“Adventist Millennials: Measuring Emerging Adults Connection To Church”, Douglas Jacobs, Chelsy Tyler

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

How do graduates of Adventist universities connect with or disconnect from the church in the context of identity, community, orthodoxy, and orthopraxy? Findings include the influence personal religiosity has on acceptance of Adventist teachings and faith practice, and the negative impact media usage and transitory lifestyles have on connection to local churches.

Hotline Press Newspaper- May 2018 Vol 35 No 4, Hotline Press Newspaper

Hotline Press Newspaper 2018

No abstract provided.

From Busy Bags To Building Bridges: An Investigation In How The Intentional Engagement Of Children In Worship Can Assist Cultural Inclusivity, Billie Jo Wicks

Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Papers

No abstract provided.

Elders Intentionally Developing Future Leaders Through A Mentoring Program At The Central Church Of Christ In Topeka, Ks, Terry Kitson

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project was to implement an Elder Mentoring Program for the Central Church of Christ in Topeka, KS. In the first chapter, the context for this project, the Central Church of Christ, is described. The theological constructs for the project were drawn from The Book of Pastoral Rule written by Gregory the Great 590 C.E. and built upon by the application of contemporary Christian authors, and Biblical examples. The three key concepts taken from The Book of Pastoral Rule are contemplation, pastoral care, and mentoring. The third chapter reviews project methodology and mentoring curriculum. The findings and …

Practicing The Way Of Jesus In The College Ministry At The University Church Of Christ, Jonathan Andrew Gann

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the project was to give opportunities for a community group in the college ministry at University Church of Christ to experiment practicing the ways of Jesus. This purpose was accomplished by forming a Jesus dojo based on Mark Scandrette’s model as outlined in his book Practicing the Way of Jesus. The Jesus dojo met for eight sessions. During sessions we reflected upon different teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Students then were given the opportunity of experimenting with the ways of Jesus together based on the theme of the teaching that week from …

Saving The Sheep, Preserving The Fruit: A Plan Of Christian Education For The Millennials And Beyond In The Midwest Wesleyan Church, Keith Studebaker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis involved a ministry plan for adequately preparing preteen youth in the Midwestern Wesleyan Church denomination. The goal was to ground those youth in their relationship with God until their relationship with Him and His Church will persist through their teenage years and beyond. The topic is crucial in view of the marked exodus of youth from the evangelical church by their late teenage years, often never to return. Data were collected to show what is actually being provided currently to preteen youth in Midwestern Wesleyan local churches through a mixed-methods survey of pastors or Christian education leaders in …

Rebooting Your Walk With Jesus : The Rediscovery Of A Young Indian International Migrant As A Christ-Follower, Jacob Mathew

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

From Entrance To Engagement : Experiences That Connect New Attendees In A Faith Community, Alan E. Johnson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.