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Beyond Borders, Paul Mcauley, John Fogarty

Spiritan Magazine

Beyond Borders
Evangelization in Our Time

Focus, 2016, Summer, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Undergrad, Mba Student Receive Fwsf Scholarships, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

The opportunity to earn and receive multiple scholarships enticed both Kristen Cepriano and Jennifer Chappell to enroll as business students at Dominican. That attraction has paid off.

South Carolina Conference Journal 2016, 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 2016

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

Florence Civic Center Florence, South Carolina

June 5-8, 2016

Establishing The M7 Dream Builder Pastoral Care Ministry: A Christ-Centered Spiritual Oasis For Women-By-Women With Dreams Deferred, Sylvia Medley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

One of the long standing problems of Christ-Centered pastoral care in the local church is the need for a practical innovative pastoral care ministry for women whose dreams have been deferred that not only provides healing, hope, and encouragement, but also incorporates the discipling culture of the Great Commission. Based on Matthew 28:19-20, Proverbs 13:12, and supported by surveys, development of an M7 network will culminate in an annual women’s conference. The establishment of the women’s center will consist of a three-part program utilizing a methodology of pastoral care developed specifically for women-by-women. It will include: 1) radical Christ-Centered programs …

Gwen Rodgers, Wilmer Amina Carter Foundation

Bridges Digital Archive: Audio and Video Recordings

Gwen Rodgers talks about her family and educational background growing up in San Bernardino, and how her background in finance, youth ministry, and advocating for foster youth gave her the connections and realization she was meant to work for the public. She also discusses how she came to the decision to run for the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board, what she hopes to accomplish, and how her values always lie in the success of the young people she hopes to influence. She cites Ratibu Jacocks as a guiding role model in her election and life.

What The Trc Reveals About The Churches, Mark Mcdonald

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, May 25, 2016, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The May 25, 2016, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin, May 15, 2016

Saint Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Chicago, IL

Saint Francis Brogia Deaf Center Church Bulletin Finding Aid

Haven: Asceticism, Spiritual Formation, And Youth Ministry, Brandon Pierce

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This essay reflects upon the application of a field of scholarly study—ascetic theology— to a ministerial context: youth ministry. The goal here is to offer an example of and reflections upon the application of a personal scholarly interest to ministerial contexts.

The essay begins with an assessment of the ministry context, illustrating the problems that demanded attention and solution. It then outlines the sociological and theological theories of asceticism that informed the proposed solution. Having discussed the foundational context and ideas, the next section describes in detail the proposed solution named "Haven" and elaborates on the ascetic theory behind it. …

Case Study: Bronx River Alliance Successful Strategies Of Urban Non-Profit Environmental Organizations, Danielle Rose Shtab

Student Theses 2015-Present

The non-profit organization Bronx River Alliance has changed the Bronx River for the better. This paper investigates the need for non-profit, grassroots organizations similar to, if not modeled mainly after, the Bronx River Alliance in order to revitalize similarly affected riparian areas in urban landscapes across America. The details of capital improvements, the organization’s unique structure and data on how the environment has improved in the Bronx River area is used to analyze the progress that has been made up to the current day. Certain ecological data on the Bronx River is explored for the sake of clarity. Throughout the …

A Critical Analysis Of The "Young Life" Program: Implications For The Creation Of A "Leader" Manual, Christina Anne Romano

Senior Theses

The goal of this project was to create a useful and informative manual for current Young Life leaders in Columbia, South Carolina based on research from developmental literature about adolescent needs. Young Life is a nondenominational Christian youth group made up of volunteer leaders and staff people who go into local high schools to build relationships and develop an opportunity for ministry and sharing the Gospel. This project intends to critique what Young Life could be doing better in terms of catering to the needs of adolescents in this critical stage of development while coming from the perspective that the …

Spectator 2016-05-04, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

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 …

Grief In Community: The Establishment Of Bereavement Ministry Teams From The Congregation At Sandy Run Baptist Church In Mooresboro, North Carolina, Andrew S. Rawls

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The Church is to be the expression of hope through the various contours of the human story. Too often congregations have difficulty expressing this hope during the time of death and extending that hope to ministry with the bereaved. In this project I studied the increase in self-efficacy in bereavement ministry with the congregation of Sandy Run Baptist Church in Mooresboro, North Carolina. The research focuses on the teaching of a curriculum that explores the biblical, theological, and clinical aspects of grief. The results of my research show this was an effective means of increasing self-efficacy.

Jodi And Jon, Jonathan Schott, Jodi Schott

Verbum

In lieu of an abstract, below is the essay's first paragraph.

"Jonathan (’02) and Jodi (’04) Schott are putting their Fisher educations to work!"

Contributors--Quaker Religious Thought, No. 126

Quaker Religious Thought

No abstract provided.

Branding Faith: Do Christian Ministries Reach Millennials With Branding?, Bolashade Hanson

Masters Theses

The purpose of this research study is to discover what branding techniques used by Christian organizations are effective in connecting with Millennials and why, and to determine what are effective branding practices in a religious context. A convergent parallel mixed–method research design was used to gather the data. It included a content analysis of the branding components of four Christian organizations that target Millennials—The Passion Conference, The VOUS Conference, Acquire the Fire and Winterfest. A survey of 150 Millennials of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds within the age range of 18-34 was conducted to collect quantitative data on Millennials’ predispositions …

The Church In West Michigan, Jacob Sackleh

Honors Projects

This study focuses on the perception of people in Western Michigan regarding their experience with the church, either currently or in the past. This research specifically examines millennials and their relationship to/with the church, social belonging characteristics for church members, the value of pastoral qualities, and perception of the church community and the way they relate to people living in West Michigan.

At The Foot Of The Cross, In The Middle Of The World: Reflections On Cruciform Mission, John Barton

Leaven

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, April 28, 2016, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The April 28, 2016, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

The Echo: April 22, 2016, Taylor University

2015-2016 (Volume 103)

Taylor community remembers 2001 van accident – United Methodist Church building – Capture the flag with a twist – Whipple lawsuit resolved – Rooted together – The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Brevity and beauty – Comfort in community – Redefining identity – Earthquake disrupts Ecuador – Jerusalem bus bombing – Composing final memories – Knocking heads over football – A missions trip… to Upland? – Called to conflict – Love(lace) kills – Weekly Preview – Trojans perform big at Indiana Little State Championships – Athlete of the Week

Quaker Campus, April 21, 2016 (Vol. 102, Issue 25), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

Spring Graduation 2016: Schedule, Speaker Bios, Honorary Doctorates And More, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

The Anchor, Volume 129.22: April 13, 2016, Hope College

The Anchor: 2016

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Vista: April 13, 2016, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, April 7, 2016, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The April 7, 2016, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Kickact: The Implementation & Evaluation Of A Youth Empowerment & Leadership Program, Crystal M. Denny

Capstone Collection

KickAct is a program that combines martial arts and performing arts to empower youth and engage them in creative social change. Youth experience a lack of community engagement and partnership with the adult. Many youth face additional challenges, ranging from lack of support in school to violence at home, that can negatively impact their life. KickAct is designed to provide youth with the necessary skills and experience to thrive as active participants in their communities. Due to inconsistent attendance and participation, it was not possible to determine whether the workshop format was a successful method for youth empowerment. However, the …

Emerging Adults And The American Church: How Brecksville United Methodist Church Can Recapture The Attention Of 18-­‐29 Year Olds, Courtney Drescher

Masters Essays

No abstract provided.

A Critical Perspective On Short-Term Missions, Sarah M. Bunyea

Senior Honors Theses

There is a growing number of participants going of short-term mission trips from the North American church. There are many criticisms of short-term mission trips, including that they are planned around tourism and completing projects, rather than learning from the people in the communities being visited and sharing in their own Christian ministry. One reason for this is that false promotional messages from churches and mission organizations give participants wrong perceptions of the purpose of these trips, creating market demand for tourists who want to help the poor. Mission organizations and churches not only need to change the structure of …