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Developing Pastoral Counseling In The Missionary Church Of Brazil Through The Oms International, Darrell Wayne Mishler

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The local pastor will have ample opportunity to counsel his flock. This, simply, is a fact. People will bring their problems to him, and the well-being of his ministry-not to mention himself--may depend on the pastor's management of these important times. The "people-helper"-oriented pastor will probably welcome this ministry, even though it has the potential of being a stressful form of shepherding. A goal for this project is to facilitate the development of the pastoral counseling role of the Brazilian local pastor, making him as totally effective a minister as possible. For, to quote Dr. Wayne Oates, "... (the pastor's) …

Theological Education In The Third World: An Appraisal And Recommendation, Thomas Warren Hawkins Land

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Theological education in the third world is caning of age, but not without growing pains. The church overseas has been experiencing tremendous growth in recent years and is becoming more mature. Because of this, the demand for well-trained leaders has increased remarkably. In many areas of the world, the established theological schools have not been able to supply the necessary numbers of trained pastors required by the churches. This is further aggravated by the fact that not all of the graduates of theological and Bible schools actually became pastors. This phenomenon has precipitated a serious and necessary re-evaluation of the …

Theological Education In The Third World: An Appraisal And Recommendation, Thomas Warren Hawkins Land

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Theological education in the third world is coming of age, but not without growing pains. The church overseas has been experiencing tremendous growth in recent years and is becoming more mature. Because of this, the demand for well-trained leaders has increased remarkably. In many areas of the world, the established theological schools have not been able to supply the necessary numbers of trained pastors required by the churches. This is further aggravated by the fact that not all of the graduates of theological and Bible schools actually become pastors. This phenomenon has precipitated a serious and necessary re-evaluation of the …

A Basic Course For Sunday School Teacher Training, Rebecca Wang

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Teaching has never been easy. There is no formula for instant teaching success. It takes time, energy, patience, work and prayer. But, teaching can be a exciting and satisfying experience, if the teacher knows what to teach and how to do it effectively.

There are many specific steps and techniques which teachers can employ that will lead to more effective teaching. This project is a attempt to identify and systematize some of the basic elements of teaching and learning in the church. We can not cover everything, but we can uncover some of the essential inqurdients to effective teaching.

Teacher …

Membership Class Guidance For Pastors In The Japanese Free Methodist Church The Study Of Free Methodism And A Japanese Translation Of Belonging: Adventures In Church Membership, Toshiro David Takeya

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "The Free Methodist Church was organized in a meeting at Pekin, Niagara County, New York, on August 23, 1860. It came into existence as a result of spiritual declension in the parent body, the Methodist Episcopal Church. The call issued for the meeting by B. T. Roberts in his magazine, The Earnest Christian, identified several positions as a basis for the convention, including (a) the doctrines and usages of primitive Methodism- the witness of the Spirit, entire sanctification as a state of grace distinctive from justification attainable instantaneously by faith, free seats, congregational singing, and plainness of dress; …

A Mid-Week Program Handbook For Children Grades One Through Six, Jo Wiley

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

This handbook is designed to provide a program skeleton for leaders of mid-week children's programs. The preparation of this book was developed to meet the need of Mock's Crest Evangelical Church of North America. Mock's Crest, like many churches, provides a mid-week Bible study/prayer meeting for youth and adults. Their need was for a program for the primary/junior age children of the adults attending the mid-week service.

A Guided Study To The Gospel According To John, Bruce R. Bray

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

This project is intended to be used as an adult Bible study guide. It could be used in a Bible study, Sunday School class, or Sunday evening service. The purpose of this research project is compound.

First, it is to make the Scriptures vividly understandable to the student. Hopefully it will be so real that the student can almost reach out his hand and feel the splinters on the cross. It is the hope of the author that each student will see each Biblical person as someone the student can identify with and that he can put himself in the …

An Inquiry Into The Biblical Perspective Of The Purpose Of The Local Church, Herstel G. Carter

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The Biblical perspective of the purpose of the local church . That is, this study involves a search to find out from the Scriptures what the church is and what its purpose is.

A Proper Observance Of The Lord's Day Is Necessary For The Physical - Mental - Spiritual Health Of The Christian, Charles Lee Peters

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

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The Universal Priesthood Of All Believers: A Study Of Its Major Revivals With Implications For The Christian In Life And Ministry, Alvie E. Robbins

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The History And Growth Of The Winstanley Free Methodist Church, Wigan, Lancashire, England, Gilbert C. Ablard

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Ministry To The Physically Ill A Seminary Level Course, Merrily Anderson

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

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An Overview Of Homosexuality, Imo Smith

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "Homosexuality is becoming a topic of conversation which is no longer taboo. This is partially due to the prominence which the Gay Liberation Movement tends to receive from the media. Society is struggling with whether or not homosexuals should be considered a minority group which should receive protection and benefits similar to the ethnic minorities. Like the society in which they function, churches and religious leaders are attempting to come to a better understanding of the homosexual community. As a result both society and churches have re-considered their stances on homosexuality. Some churches have re-worded their doctrinal stances on …

A Study Of The Atonement In The Synoptic Gospels, Luke M. Klemo

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.