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Review Of Kotiranta's "The Finnish And Estonian Churches During The Cold War", Paul Mojzes

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Barriers Of Discipline And Culture, Erich Baumgartner

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"culture sometimes prevents us from appreciating the very gifts offered to us, at least at first. in one place i learned a dimension of friendship that my culture does not allow me to experience easily. it happened when i was teaching Leadership Development to teachers and administrators of religious organizations in India. the first thing i noticed was their eagerness to learn in the classroom and their desire to share the beauty of their city and cultural sites with me. i enjoyed both, the classroom and the time outside the classroom. But i was unprepared for a gesture of friendship …

Thirsting For God, Jon L. Dybdahl, Petr Cincala

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"For a lot of people, particularly in Western culture, what is commonly seen are business and managerial forms of leadership. there is nothing wrong with that, but christian leadership is different. Leadership is something that needs to be practiced. Leadership needs to have a reflective side. A christian leader must take time to think, consider, and have a period of quietness rather than just making quick decisions. A christian leader must be reflective and learn to listen to god. this is a key part of spirituality."

The Need For Spiritual Leadership, Morris Thompson

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"Leadership comes in different shapes and sizes within our society. Some leadership practices are characterized as good, and other forms are toxic. however, within the 21st century, spiritual leadership is necessary as christian leaders focus on growing the next generation of leaders. this article focuses on the importance of the spiritual leader within today’s society, and will first discuss the need for dedicated spiritual leaders. it will then discuss how spiritual leaders affect the spiritual growth of others. Finally, it will discuss the need for spiritual accountability."

The New Adapters: Shaping Ideas To Fit Your Congregation, Mark Magnusson

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"At the onset of the book the author established that the “vision of a church has to fit the mission field” in which the church is located (loc. 2). this point is clear and can apply to all leaders and congregations. the way people dress, think, and act will vary from place to place. For example, a church in preparation for a wedding in a rural area which is decorated with empty shotgun shells loaded with flowers and the bride and groom using a branding iron making their mark on a prepared log is going to vary from a wedding …

The Relationship Between Experiences Of Master Of Divinity Students At The Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary And Their Spirituality, C. S. Cho

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"Spirituality correlated positively with the following: the effort students made in the formal curriculum, the frequency of participation in the nonformal and socialization areas, and the perception of faculty modeling. the effort students made in the formal curriculum produced the highest correlations with both current spirituality and the reported change in spirituality during the seminary years. Black students ranked highest in spirituality and white students the lowest. Faculty involvement in student activities made a difference in how an activity was perceived to have influenced spirituality."

The Intersection Of Leadership And Spirituality: A Qualitative Study Exploring The Thinking And Behavioral Attributes Of Leaders Who Identify As Spiritual, D. S. Goldberg

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"the primary question was does spirituality influence leaders’ thinking and behaviors. the secondary questions included an exploration around ways spirituality influences thinking and behaviors. it also explored the questions as to spirituality informing the ways leaders can be challenging within their organizations, and if acknowledging one’s spirituality publically helps or hinders building effective teams. the highlights of the research include the finding that spirituality does indeed influence everything a leader does and is, whether thinking or behavior attributes, and the process of a leader’s questioning."

The Role Of Spirituality In The Leadership Style Of Organizational Leaders, A. S. Koko

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"the transcendental phenomenology research design was used to investigate the essence or meaning of these leaders’ experiences regarding their spirituality and leadership style as they were currently experiencing it. the knowledge obtained from this study explained spirituality, consciousness, and cognition’s role in leadership style, which can be applied to the fields of sports, politics, organizational management, coaching, mentoring, leadership, employee recruitment, and other areas of society or within any organization where leadership performance is important. the conclusion from this study was that organizational leaders who self-identified as being spiritual demonstrated compassion when relating with their employees and others. these organizational …

Spiritual Leadership In Religious Organizations: A Grounded Theory Study, K. S. Washington

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"research has not yet identified one specific style or set of characteristics that represents overall leadership effectiveness among christian pastors. this grounded theory qualitative study examined spiritual leadership in religious organizations in order to develop a theoretical model of effective leadership for pastors...the results of this study suggested the presence of five themes related to pastoral effectiveness in non-denominational christian churches: (a) communication; (b) personal development; (c) business acumen; (d) religious practices; and (e) relationships."

The New Testament And The Future Of The Cosmos, Ryan P. Juza

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Whoever Is Among You Of All His People, Let Him Go Up : A Literary-Rhetorical Analysis Of The Exile-Restoration Topos In 1-2 Chronicles, Jordan Patrick Guy

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Corporatization Of The Church Compromises Christian’S Priorities, Purpose, And Practices, Edwin Alston

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In effort to mainstream its exposure, income, agenda, and influence among the people all over the world, some churches have embraced a corporate model in operating and ministering to the masses. Corporatization advocates business mindset, which leads to less sensitivity to building a relationship with God. This trend focuses on revenue and the bottom line. By seeking a self-gratifying importance in society, a growing number of churches are no longer the institution that houses individuals who serve as the salt of the earth and light of the world. This strategy minimizes spiritual formation and discipleship in order to promote a …

An Open Letter To Prof. Eduardo Echeverria, Roy A. Clouser

Pro Rege

Editor's Note: Dr. Roy Clouser's letter is a response to Dr. Eduardo Echeverria's article in Pro Rege, vol. 45, no. 1, September 2016.

Islam According To Journalist Abraham Kuyper, Jan Van Vliet

Pro Rege

This paper was presented at the 2016 Kuyper Conference "Religion and Journalism" at the Abraham Kuyper Center for Public Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, April 15-16, 2016.

Revisiting The American Church-State Relationship: The Trinity Lutheran Church Case, Jack Van Der Slik

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Technology And The Biblical Story, Derek Schuurman

Pro Rege

Editor's Note: This article is based on Derek Schuurman's chapel talk, given at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, on February 22, 2017. A video of the talk is available online at: https://vimeo.com/channels/bethelchapel/205900409

Program: Featured Lecture, "Surprised By God.", Kindalee Pfremmer De Long

William M. Green Distinguished Christian Lecture Program

Program for the Thirty-Eighth Annual William M. Green Distinguished Christian Lecture Program with featured lecturer Dr. Kindalee Pfremmer De Long, Associate Professor of Religion at Seaver College, Pepperdine University.

Propers 16 (Pentecost 12) Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on Proper 16 of Series A and makes suggestions for preaching.

Trinity 11 One Year Series 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the propers for the Eleventh Sunday after the Trinity in the One Year Lectionary and offers ideas for preaching.

Culture Of Comparison, Justin R. Vander Werff

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"When we find ourselves caught up in the world’s measuring sticks... let’s remember that one sinful human measured against other sinful humans is still just a sinful human."

Posting about our confidence in Christ from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/culture-of-comparison/

Propers 15 (Pentecost 11) Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on Proper 15 of the Three Year Lectionary and offers ideas for sermons.

Trinity 10 One Year Series, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

No abstract provided.

Theological Foundations Of Pastoral Care In Catholic Universities, Thomas V. Gourlay

eJournal of Catholic Education in Australasia

One defining element of life in any Catholic educational institution, whether it be primary, secondary, or tertiary, is the focus on pastoral care for staff and students. This paper provides a distinctly Catholic definition of the term ‘pastoral care’ and briefly examines the theological foundations that underpin this concept, particularly, in relation to its application in the Catholic university. The paper traces the motif of pastoral care through the Scriptures and, building on insights from St. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities, Ex Corde Ecclesiae (1990) and the broader theological anthropology of the Vatican II Council. The …

Interpretations Of Jesus And The Virgin Mary In The Quran And The Bible: A Possible Contribution To Muslim-Christian Cooperation?, Jon Armajani

The Journal of Social Encounters

This essay explores Muslim and Christian understandings of Jesus and his mother Mary, which may provide a basis for possible cooperation between the two religious communities. The similarities and differences in views are discussed, with an understanding that there are differences in views not only between but also within the two religious communities. The essay concludes with a discussion of seven types of interreligious dialogue as articulated by Sallie B. King, and how they apply to Muslim-Christian dialogue related to Jesus and Mary.

We Create The Path By Walking: The Involvement Of Small Christian Communities (Sccs) In Peacebuilding In Eastern Africa, Father Joseph Healey

The Journal of Social Encounters

Small Christian Communities (SCCs), a key pastoral priority of the Catholic Bishops in the Association of Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), officially started in major ecclesial meetings in 1973 and 1976. The SCCs in the AMECEA region have been evolving in response to the developments in the region – they “create the path by walking” and are becoming more involved in peacebuilding activities. A recent study on the SCCs finds that there are over 180,000 SCCs in the nine countries of the AMECEA region. An estimated 45,000 SCCs are spread throughout Kenya’s 26 Catholic dioceses. This essay discusses the …

Propers 14 (Pentecost 10) Series A 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on Proper Fourteen of Series A and offers ideas for preaching.

Trinity 9 One Year Series 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

No abstract provided.

Beautiful Feet, Jeff Ploegstra

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Society is hearing a message from evangelicals. Is it a message of justice, mercy, hope, peace, healing, and salvation?"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­our witness to the world from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/beautiful-feet/

Righteousness And Peace, James C. Schaap

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"It is a vision of the kingdom, when lion and lamb, like righteousness and peace, lie down together."

Posting about God's perfect kingdom ­­­­­­­­from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/righteousness-and-peace/

Número 36: Transfiguración - Cuarto Domingo De Cuaresma

Estudios Exégeticos Homiléticos

Domingo 02.03.2003 – Transfiguración
Salmo 50:1‑6; 2 Reyes 2:1‑12; 2 Corintios 4:3‑6; Marcos 9:2‑9

Domingo 09.03.2003 – Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 25:1‑10; Génesis 9:8‑17; 1 Pedro 3:18‑22; Marcos 1:9‑15

Domingo 16.03.2003 – Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 22:23‑31; Génesis 17:1‑7 y 15‑16; Romanos 4:13‑25; Marcos 8:31‑38

Domingo 23.03.2003 – Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 19; Éxodo 20:1‑17; 1 Corintios 1:18‑25; Juan 2:13‑22

Domingo 30.03.2003 – Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
Salmo 107:1‑3 y 17‑22; Números 21:4‑9; Efesios 2:1‑10; Juan 3:14‑21