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Biblical Studies

ATS Dissertations

2013

Clergy

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Cultivating Missional Leadership Characteristics Through A Small Group Spiritual Formation Program For Pastors, David John Cooke Jan 2013

Cultivating Missional Leadership Characteristics Through A Small Group Spiritual Formation Program For Pastors, David John Cooke

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Pastoral ministry is rife with leadership pressures and challenges. Pastors face what seems to be a monumental leadership challenge of trying to lead struggling congregations that are focused inwardly to become missional in focus. Engaging in spiritual formation practices and small group opportunities can help pastors become spiritually vibrant and effective leaders.

Christians throughout the centuries have met in small groups to build community and strengthen one another as disciples of Jesus Christ. Pastors benefit from meeting in small groups where their love for God can be cultivated and their ability to serve as missional leaders can be developed. In …


The Work Of The Spirit And The Ministry Of The Word In Ambrose Of Milan, John Wesley Hatton Jan 2013

The Work Of The Spirit And The Ministry Of The Word In Ambrose Of Milan, John Wesley Hatton

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No abstract provided.


Call Waiting : The Young Clergy Crisis In The United Methodist Church, David Thomas Rittgers Jan 2013

Call Waiting : The Young Clergy Crisis In The United Methodist Church, David Thomas Rittgers

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No abstract provided.


Harmonizing Individual And Ecclesiastical Expectations With The Institution Of Theological Education, Meeli Tankler Jan 2013

Harmonizing Individual And Ecclesiastical Expectations With The Institution Of Theological Education, Meeli Tankler

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No abstract provided.