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Best Practices In Lcms Congregational Mergers Into Multisite Ministries, Brian Hesse
Best Practices In Lcms Congregational Mergers Into Multisite Ministries, Brian Hesse
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
Hesse, Brian J. “Best Practices in LCMS Congregational Mergers into Multisite Ministries.” Doctor of Ministry. Major Applied Project, Concordia Seminary, 2018. 171 pp.
In this MAP the process of a church merger is evaluated for the development of Best Practices in LCMS Congregational Mergers into Multisite Ministries. These best practices aredeveloped with special considerations towards LCMS ecclesiology, missiology and Martin Luther’s Distinction of God’s Two Kingdoms. Best practice recommendations are included for LCMS church mergers, especially for those congregations considering multisite ministry.
Training Pastors As Steward Leaders, Wayne Knolhoff
Training Pastors As Steward Leaders, Wayne Knolhoff
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
Knolhoff, Wayne J. “Training Pastors as Steward Leaders.” D. Min. MAP, Concordia Seminary—St. Louis, 2017. 187 pp.
The major purpose of this project is to design training for pastors that will equip them to lead ongoing, intentional, systematic, whole life Biblical stewardship education in their congregations. Attention will be given to the biblical metaphor of steward as an appropriate image for pastors as they lead stewardship ministry. In addition, pastors will be encouraged to adopt the model of “steward leadership” as they function in every area of pastoral ministry.
The central component of the research for this project is a …
When Vocations Collide_ A Study Of The Process Of Developing A Military Mobilization Agreement, Mark Moreno
When Vocations Collide_ A Study Of The Process Of Developing A Military Mobilization Agreement, Mark Moreno
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
The ministry of reserve military chaplains has an impact on their civilian ministry setting, the church in particular. Questionnaires were administered and interviews conducted with reserve chaplains and congregations that have already experienced a mobilization and had a mobilization agreement. Findings reveal that the process of developing a mobilization agreement is indicative of the healthy relationship between the reserve chaplain and their congregation.
The Effectiveness Of The Ascension Bible Institute In Preparing Lay People For Ministry In The Church, Charles Spomer
The Effectiveness Of The Ascension Bible Institute In Preparing Lay People For Ministry In The Church, Charles Spomer
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
What I will evaluate in this project is whether the ABI accomplishes its stated purpose in the lives of those who participate. Do they find themselves equipped and motivated to serve in their congregations with greater confidence? Do they feel adequately equipped to function outside of their congregations in the community for the spread of the Church of Jesus Christ? What needs to be strengthened in the ABI? What needs to be changed in the ABI? What can the ABI do to reach more people within the Church? What kind of mechanism can best be used for periodic evaluation of …