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Faith Formation: Spiritual Gifts For Evangelism Outreach, Jacquelin Copeland

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis project addresses the gap in the literature concerning spiritual gifts for evangelism. This Doctor of Ministry action research project at Prevailing Word Ministries hypothesizes that if Prevailing Word Ministries fulfills the spiritual gifts for evangelism Bible study and training course, the Bible study participants will grow in faith and attendance. This was achieved through eight Bible study teaching and training sessions with questionnaires, journalling, a survey, and a focus group interview; assessments were made from answers given by the fourteen participants upon completing the eight online Zoom Bible study sessions. These assessments measured how successfully the intervention project …

A Mission Simulation Retreat For Senior Youth Leaders To Train Adventist Young Professionals In The South Bahamas Conference, Jamal Doran Franklyn

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The mission simulation retreat SDA action research project trains senior youth leaders of young adult professionals for urban ministry through their vocational orientation. To address the problem of only having a global youth day one-day mission drive, the Mission Simulation Retreat (MSR) equipped young leaders in local SDA churches to simulate mission projects matching their professional careers. By building on the Hebrew culture, the priesthood of all believers, and spiritual gifts, MSR customizes a spiritual gifts database that aligns with vocational careers to provide mission project options by vocational skills. Through focus group presentations, a questionnaire, and a survey, data …

Created To Be Slaves: Reexamining The Doctrine Of Original Sin, William Daniel Gamble

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

One of the earliest debates in the church was over the nature of Sin, its transmission to subsequent generations, and its effects upon man’s nature. Two terms, “sin nature” and “original sin,” have become the prevailing terminology, yet there remains debate concerning the meaning or appropriateness of these terms. This discussion will examine and assess the doctrine of Original Sin through the prism of the metaphor of slavery as found and utilized throughout the OT and NT. Ancient Slavery, in its various forms, serves as the background for understanding the idioms and metaphors employed concerning the power and role of …

Challenged And Chosen: Discipling Christians With Chronic Conditions Towards Kingdom Identity And Purpose, Allison J. Hampton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose for this DMIN action research project was to create an eight-week discipleship program and accompanying workbook to help Christians diagnosed with chronic medical conditions to rediscover their identity in God. Because of the limitations and physical changes that often accompany chronic diagnoses, members of Living Chronic Faith (a faith-first nonprofit organization that serves believers with chronic diagnoses) felt incapable of serving on the same level as their physiotypical counterparts. Marginalized by their faith community and hesitant to engage in their ministry contexts, eleven LCF members participated in this online focus group. This project’s surveys, interviews, journal entries, and …

The Development Of A Men’S Ministry At Remnant Church To Foster The Spiritual Leadership Development Of Men To Provide Leadership For Family, Church, And Community, Anthony L. Herron

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The problem this student seeks to address is that the Remnant Church in Midwest City, Oklahoma, does not have a men's ministry to develop men as spiritual leaders. The Remnant Church is a non-denominational church focused on growing and developing people to become more like Jesus Christ. The men of the Remnant Church do not meet regularly for discipleship or fellowship.

The men of Remnant Church are not organized to provide a network of support for men. Men need a support network within the church to develop spiritually. Men need a forum for discussing men's issues, such as leading in …

The Blessing And The Promise: Paul's Covenantal Framework As The Foundation For Galatians 3:14, Eric L. Williams

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation examines the relationship between the blessing of Abraham and the promise of the Spirit in Galatians 3:14. When Paul wrote these words to the Galatians, he did not intend to communicate two distinct, bifurcated concepts. Rather, he uses the two ἵνα clauses to bring depth of understanding to a singular idea. Paul spoke of the blessing of Abraham and the promise of the Spirit in a homogeneous manner, describing one main concept from two distinct angles, much like one would describe two sides of the same coin. It is argued that Paul was able to make such connections …

Ensuring Careful Interpretation And Application Of The Bible Through The Lens Of The Covenants, James Kenneth Rainwater

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

For centuries, believers in Jesus Christ have turned to the Bible to discover His will for their life. For the most part, this discovery has resulted in joy and significance and has benefited the journeys of millions. However, there have been many examples where the misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the Bible has brought about devastating consequences. Wolves have crept in and used the Bible for their own nefarious purposes. This paper offers a bridge for believers to navigate many of the difficult passages of the Bible and their behavioral application. Specifically, this is achieved through a closer look at how …

Tabernacle Hartsville Meeting Minutes 2024, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Tabernacle Hartsville Membership Roll April 2024, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Hartsville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Tabor Methodist Church, Ruffin History Slide Show, Tabor United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

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Tabor Ruffin Charge Conference Records, Tabor United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

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Tabor Ruffin Property Records, Tabor United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

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Tabor Ruffin Membership Records, Tabor United Methodist Church, Ruffin

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trenton Property Records, Trenton United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trenton Membership Lists, Trenton United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Charge Conference Records, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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History Of Trenton Methodist Church, Trenton United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Historical Records, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Membership Register 1888-, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Membership Register 1964, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Property Records, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Membership Register 1913-1947, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Gaffeny Membership Volume 1, Trinity United Methodist Church, Gaffney

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Gaffeny Membership Volume 2, Trinity United Methodist Church, Gaffney

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Gaffney Historical Records Part 2, Trinity United Methodist Church, Gaffney

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Darlington Membership Register 1925-1937, Trinity United Methodist Church, Darlington

Methodist Local Church Records

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Troy Greenwood Charge Conference Records, Troy United Methodist Church, Greenwood

Methodist Local Church Records

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Troy Greenwood Membership Record Vol 1 1960, Troy United Methodist Church, Greenwood

Methodist Local Church Records

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Troy Greenwood Membership Record Vol 2 1979 2009, Troy United Methodist Church, Greenwood

Methodist Local Church Records

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Trinity Gaffney Historical Records Part 1, Trinity United Methodist Church, Gaffney

Methodist Local Church Records

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