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Helping Clinical Pastoral Education Students Develop An Integrated Theology Of Judgment In A Hospital-Based, Cpe Program At Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Kevin S. Crowder

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Many Clinical Pastoral Education students are averse to judgment. Some do not want to be critiqued or critically engaged. Others believe that pastoral ministry should not include judgment, critique, or conflict whatsoever. This project was conceived to help both groups appreciate that judgment is integral to pastoral care. Between pre- and post-curriculum surveys where changes in students’ attitudes and understanding about judgment were assessed, students participated in judgment-related curriculum including readings, didactic seminars, verbatim presentations of clinical cases, and written assignments. There was some movement in student attitudes and understanding, but not necessarily as anticipated.

Cooperation, Not Competition: Utilizing A Shared Small-Group Discipleship Experience To Create Interchurch Partnerships Between First Baptist Church And First United Methodist Church In Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Thomas Paul Batson

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The future of ministry will involve many churches forming interchurch partnerships to share resources to maximize ministry effectiveness and stewardship of assets. A small group between members of First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, NC, was formed to explore biblical themes of partnership and discuss logistical issues and how they might be obstacles to partnerships. Surveys measured participants’ perceptions of their doctrinal knowledge, attitude toward partnership, and perceived difficulty in dealing with the logistics of partnership. Discussion, reflection, and interviews contributed to the interpretation of survey data. Results indicated that a shared small group experience …

The Divine Collaborative Effort: Agency As A Tool For Examining Power And Relationship In The Exodus Narrative, Harley Burgess

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Excerpt from Introduction

The character of Moses as seen within the Old Testament is perhaps the most dynamic and powerful character within the biblical text. Continually throughout the Exodus narrative, Moses faces opportunities for growth and development that lead him toward becoming the archetype for leadership. Moses’ journey is rife with choice. Though many would place Yahweh at the forefront of the narrative, it is truly Moses whom the audience witnesses generating change, making decisions, and even influencing the decisions of his God.

Chaplain Spiritual Assessment And Its Efficacy For The Palliative Care Team At Roper St. Francis Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary-Phenomenologic Inquiry, Yhanco Monet

Doctor of Ministry Projects

A qualitative phenomenological research methodology was designed and implemented to answer the question: what is it that chaplains assessed which is perceived as useful for the Roper St. Francis Palliative Care team? Twelve Palliative Care practitioners, representing diverse specialties, were interviewed and surveyed to answer the research question. Evidence suggested that spiritual care and chaplaincy assessments were perceived as relevant to the Roper St. Francis’ Palliative Care praxis. However, the gathered data indicates that chaplains and Palliative Care practitioners would benefit from a more standardized/consistent spiritual assessment practice. A set of “Teaching Guidelines” and educational “Activities” was created with the …

Advent 2017, Gardner-Webb University

Advent Devotions

Annual Gardner-Webb University Advent devotional book from the year 2017 with contributions from various students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Each page in the book represents a day of Advent and contains a scripture and short devotion. There are also spaces provided for prayer requests and advent reflection.

Making Room: Conversations About Race And Faith Between Members Of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church In Charlotte, Nc And St. John's Baptist Church In Charlotte, Nc, Martha Dixon Kearse

Doctor of Ministry Projects

In this project, the candidate recorded personal stories from members of two different Baptist congregations: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (a church made up predominantly of members identifying as African-American) and St. John’s Baptist Church (a church made up predominantly of members identifying as Caucasian). Using those recordings, the candidate created a podcast called “Making Room,” and invited participating group members to listen to each other’s stories. In addition, the candidate invited these same group members to participate in conversations about issues of race, especially as they present themselves in Charlotte, NC. The candidate and group members challenged themselves with the …

Meditation And Contemplation: Framework For A Coping Mechanism Among Small Groups At The Mount Moriah Baptist Church In Spartanburg, South Carolina, Gary W. Jordan

Doctor of Ministry Projects

“Don’t say God is silent if your Bible is closed.” - Church Sign This project aimed to encourage and enable a small group class at Mount Moriah Baptist Church to adopt meditative and contemplative prayer as a framework for a coping mechanism. In practicing this type of prayer life, participants anticipated to receive the benefit of being better able to cope with stressors of life. Utilizing a small group study, Lectio Divina, biblical examples, breathing techniques and various surveys, participants were enabled to experience a deeper interaction with Scripture, aided by the ministry of the Holy Spirit, to hear God …

Engaging Millennials: The Quest To Revive Their Participation And Commitment At Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia, Nc, Kimberly Moore

Doctor of Ministry Projects

There are times when a church can have the look of success, but the zeal of that ministry is slowly diminishing. The older generation continues to do their best to keep ministry viable and moving, but there is a younger generation who does not see the importance of committing to anything beyond the Sunday morning experience. Through a series of Bible studies, sermons, outreach and moments of fellowship, this project engages the millennial generation and discovers ways to move them toward some level of commitment and participation within the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. It is becoming more and …

Practicing Sabbath To Reduce Stress Among Ministers In The Tyger River Baptist Association, Spartanburg, South Carolina, James Hailstock

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The Sabbath is the zenith of God’s creation and the climax of living. The key to reducing stress among ministers is the Sabbath lifestyle which includes practicing the disciplines of prayer, silence, feasting and fellowshipping in addition to identifying the signs and symptoms of stress. The Sabbath lifestyle empowers ministers with coping skills that can be personalized and implemented consistently as they progress and deal with the daunting demands and responsibilities of ministry. This project tested and compared the stress levels of the research and control groups before and after teaching four courses (disciplines) in the context of a Sabbath …

Guiding The Members Of Polkville Baptist Church In Polkville, North Carolina Toward A Greater Awareness Of Their Place In The Body Of Christ, Richard Lee Hamrick

Doctor of Ministry Projects

A church-wide emphasis, with preaching and teaching, provided the platform for instilling in members of Polkville Baptist Church a better understanding of the individual's role in the community of faith, the goal being that a greater percentage of members take an active role in the church. The twelve-member research group was tracked individually, and the control group was tracked as a unit. Following the emphasis, care was taken to discover if there were more members involved in the life of the church than before the emphasis. There was a clear growth in understanding and in the number of active members.

Educating Calvary Baptist Church, Asheville, Nc, On The Value Of Following The Christian Year As A Means For Spiritual Renewal Through Worship, Jeffrey C. Hayes

Doctor of Ministry Projects

This project introduced the spiritual value of following the Christian year in worship. Through a series of sermons and study lessons that focused on eight major seasons (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time), participants were exposed to the history and spiritual purpose of each, respectively. Two surveys were administered, along with weekly evaluations, and interviews, to measure the project’s effectiveness. The desired outcome was a greater degree of knowledge and interest in worshipping through the Christian year. According to the final analysis, increased understanding, spiritual growth, and desire to worship through the Christian year did …

1972, Feb 01 - Cleveland County Native Historical Group Topic, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1984, May 29 - Dixon Story Has A Publisher, Shelby Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1993, July 04 - Dixon Daughters Blazed A Trail, Shelby Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1994, Oct 15 - Shelby's Departed Still Have Stories To Tell, Charlotte Observer

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

2000, Nov 27 - The Preaching Dixons, Shelby Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

Undated - Dixon Admirer, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

Undated - Thomas Dixon Met Destiny, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

Undated - Thomas Dixon Story Would Make Great Movie, Charlotte Observer

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1967, Jan 03 - Dr. Zeb Wright Brilliantly Probes Mind Of Cleveland's Thomas Dixon, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1968, Dec 03 - Dixon Bio Published, Cleveland Times

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1968, Dec 28 - Dedmon Couple Married By Dixon, Kings Mountain Herald

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1968, Sept 02 - 'Southern Apologist' Thomas Dixon Is Dr. Zeb Wright's Dissertation, The Times

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1969, Jan 09 - No Book Sales, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1963, Aug 08 - Dixon Dwelling Is Relocated, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1963, June 28 - Tom Dixon Birthplace Will Make Way For Progress Near Fallston, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1934, May 06 - Family Had Just Come From Arkansas In Covered Wagon, Charlotte Observer

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1940, Aug - Dixon Family Is Famous For Activities In Many Fields Of Achievement, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1946, Apr 04 - Thomas Dixon Dies; Wrote 'Clansman', Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.

1957, Oct 22 - Dixon Volumes Are Donated By Lee B. Weathers, Shelby Daily Star

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

No abstract provided.