Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Christianity (579)
- Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion (509)
- Christian Denominations and Sects (468)
- Practical Theology (464)
- Missions and World Christianity (397)
-
- Other Religion (303)
- Biblical Studies (285)
- History (223)
- Appalachian Studies (185)
- Genealogy (185)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (100)
- History of Christianity (97)
- Liturgy and Worship (72)
- Education (26)
- Sociology (26)
- Ethics in Religion (24)
- History of Religion (22)
- Comparative Methodologies and Theories (18)
- Leadership Studies (18)
- Catholic Studies (17)
- International and Area Studies (17)
- History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology (16)
- Communication (15)
- Music (15)
- Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies (15)
- Religious Education (15)
- Mormon Studies (14)
- Political Science (14)
- Institution
-
- Asbury Theological Seminary (948)
- Concordia Seminary - Saint Louis (186)
- Liberty University (146)
- Dordt University (62)
- Andrews University (42)
-
- George Fox University (38)
- Southeastern University (18)
- Brigham Young University (16)
- Gettysburg College (12)
- Israel Antiquities Authority (11)
- Calvin University (9)
- Gardner-Webb University (8)
- College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (6)
- Taylor University (6)
- Abilene Christian University (5)
- Oral Roberts University (5)
- Butler University (4)
- Marquette University (4)
- Pepperdine University (4)
- Seattle Pacific University (4)
- Southern Adventist University (4)
- University of Massachusetts Boston (4)
- City University of New York (CUNY) (3)
- Claremont Colleges (3)
- Lipscomb University (3)
- University of Dayton (3)
- University of Denver (3)
- University of Richmond (3)
- Ursinus College (3)
- Wilfrid Laurier University (3)
- Publication
-
- ATS Dissertations (533)
- Doctoral Dissertations and Projects (113)
- Concordia Theological Monthly (106)
- Papers of Roger Hedlund (91)
- Minutes of the Kentucky Conference (58)
-
- Minutes of the Kentucky Annual Conference (46)
- Heritage Material (42)
- Faculty Work Comprehensive List (30)
- Doctor of Ministry Projects (29)
- Conference Journals (23)
- Pro Rege (21)
- Journal of Kentucky Annual Conference (20)
- Journal of the Kentucky Conference (20)
- Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe (18)
- Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project (16)
- Bulletin (15)
- Doctor of Theology Dissertation (15)
- Doctor of Ministry (14)
- Great Commission Research Journal (14)
- Official Journal of the Kentucky Annual Conference (14)
- Books (13)
- Senior Honors Theses (13)
- The Asbury Journal (13)
- Papers (12)
- Master of Sacred Theology Thesis (11)
- 'Atiqot (10)
- Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation (10)
- Finding Aids (10)
- Theses and Dissertations (10)
- Grapho : Concordia Seminary Student Journal (9)
- Publication Type
- File Type
Articles 31 - 60 of 1619
Full-Text Articles in Religion
The Church As Witness: The Relationship Between Identity, Action, And Metrics Of Success, Jonathan Husted
The Church As Witness: The Relationship Between Identity, Action, And Metrics Of Success, Jonathan Husted
Great Commission Research Journal
The Church (especially in the West) has focused on different “metrics” used to measure success. These metrics have focused on quantitative measurements, oftentimes neglecting the “means” for the sake of the “ends.” Not to mention, “success” has been distorted and defined outside of Jesus’ witness. What if the Bible presented different metrics of success? Metrics that focus both on the “means” and the “ends” are equally important. This research presents the argument that “witness” is foundational to success, especially when focusing on the life of Jesus. Therefore, witness, as both an identity and an action, must be reclaimed by the …
Church Engagement With Generation Z In A Post Christian Culture, Caleb W. Saunders
Church Engagement With Generation Z In A Post Christian Culture, Caleb W. Saunders
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological research was to apprehend what has kept Generation Z individuals to continue attending church in a post Christian culture. Understanding what keeps this demographic committed to their faith communities is essential for the FWB church. Focusing on Gen Z individuals that have stayed faithful to their local FWB church gives insight on why Gen Z individuals that have grown up attending church have abandoned their faith. The data collected through in-depth, semi structured interviews with Gen Z participants who met the criteria of sustained attendance and involvement in their local FWB church was practiced. …
Empowering The Next Generation Of Female Leaders In Restoration Church Rhode Island, Elizabeth Faroul Arah
Empowering The Next Generation Of Female Leaders In Restoration Church Rhode Island, Elizabeth Faroul Arah
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this praxis-in-dissertation was to enhance the leadership skills of current Christian female members within the Fervent Women’s ministry at Restoration Church (REZ Church) in Rhode Island. The plan was to enable them to engage and connect with young and new females who would be interested in joining the ministry. By using the situational leadership model as a tool to support the selected female participants from one stage to the next, the ministry Director gained valuable insights into their own leadership effectiveness and how they were able to best support each female through the process. The results of …
The Idea Of A Just Peace In Christian Social Ethics And The Possibility Of Its Implementation In The Context Of The Russian-Ukrainian War, Iryna Fenno
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
This research examines the concept of just peace, which is most often discussed in the public sphere, particularly among political and religious circles, in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. After analyzing Christian discourse on war and peace—including extreme pacifism, the idea of a just war, and just peacemaking—the author argues that the idea of a just peace is the most effective response. Through an analysis of sociological surveys, the article reveals Ukrainian society's attitudes toward the idea of just peace and demonstrates a direct correlation between these attitudes and political events on the international stage. Nevertheless, the mechanisms and …
A Strategic Study Seeking To Increase Tithe And Offering At The Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Harlem, New York, Silburn I. Reid
A Strategic Study Seeking To Increase Tithe And Offering At The Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Harlem, New York, Silburn I. Reid
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This doctoral thesis explores the complex relationship between church members and financial giving at the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church. The study aims to understand why members refrain from contributing to tithes and offerings by examining their trust in local church leadership and the denomination at large. The study identifies several underlying reasons for the reluctance to give by using qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, teaching seminars, and participant group observations. These are grouped into three primary themes: transparency, education, and dissatisfaction with church governance. One of the key findings was that the lack of trust in church leadership …
A Holy And Subversive Imagination, Amanda Benckhuysen
A Holy And Subversive Imagination, Amanda Benckhuysen
CTS Faculty Publications and Creative Activity
No abstract provided.
Dry Bones Can Live Again : Best Practices For Replanting Independent Christian Churches, R. Steve Bolin
Dry Bones Can Live Again : Best Practices For Replanting Independent Christian Churches, R. Steve Bolin
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Case Study For Faithful Biblical Expository Preaching And Teaching: The Transformation Of Members In The Anointed Church Of Jesus Christ, Elijah Narplah Wreh
A Case Study For Faithful Biblical Expository Preaching And Teaching: The Transformation Of Members In The Anointed Church Of Jesus Christ, Elijah Narplah Wreh
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This DMIN action research evaluates the effectiveness of biblical expository preaching in demonstrating the inerrancy of Scripture and determining the impact of the twelve-week sermon series with the congregation at the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ in Elyria, Ohio. The process is designed to benefit the church’s congregation, help them faithfully obey God’s Word, and be drawn to God’s reality and the answers it provides through biblical preaching. The research methodology covers the application of biblical expository preaching. The congregation was instructed on various phraseological expressions, including expositional preaching, bibliocentric, Christocentric, inspired Scripture, applications, and illustrations, which helped enhance and …
Phenomenological Study: Exploring The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Experience Among Non-Cessational Church Leaders In South Carolina, Amelia J. Simmons
Phenomenological Study: Exploring The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Experience Among Non-Cessational Church Leaders In South Carolina, Amelia J. Simmons
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Over time, many movements have influenced the theological foundations of Western Christianity and culture. For example, modernism has influenced Western culture leading to a rejection of supernaturalism, causing many individuals to overlook the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in personal and social life. Few theological works focus specifically on the Holy Spirit, and what is often proposed lacks a unified synthesis of empirical evidence. The foundation guiding this study is the biblical New Testament, which expresses the importance of the Holy Spirit and how He changes believers into diehards for Christ Jesus. Some church leaders today exhibit reluctance toward …
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla, Jibbin Raju Poovakala
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla, Jibbin Raju Poovakala
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Nurturing A Holistic Pentecostal Spirituality Among Second And Third-Generation Latinos In The U.S., Carmelo Oquendo
Nurturing A Holistic Pentecostal Spirituality Among Second And Third-Generation Latinos In The U.S., Carmelo Oquendo
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Planting With A Limp : Recovering Lament In Growing New Churches, Robin P. Ham
Planting With A Limp : Recovering Lament In Growing New Churches, Robin P. Ham
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Developing Spiritually Healthy Churches : Advancing Biblical Ecclesiology And Ministry Practices Among Pastoral Leaders, Julian Panga
Developing Spiritually Healthy Churches : Advancing Biblical Ecclesiology And Ministry Practices Among Pastoral Leaders, Julian Panga
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Revitalization Through The Practice Of Spiritual Disciplines, Emmanuel Afful
Church Revitalization Through The Practice Of Spiritual Disciplines, Emmanuel Afful
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Multiplying Disciples Through The Family : Relationship Between Family Discipleship And Disciples Who Make Disciples, Julius D. Coomson
Multiplying Disciples Through The Family : Relationship Between Family Discipleship And Disciples Who Make Disciples, Julius D. Coomson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Rethinking Discipleship : Understanding Conflict As A Means Of Spiritual Growth, Donald S. Caulley
Rethinking Discipleship : Understanding Conflict As A Means Of Spiritual Growth, Donald S. Caulley
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Best Practices Of Gospel-Based Ecumenical City Movements In The United States Of America, James Ross Middleton Jr.
The Best Practices Of Gospel-Based Ecumenical City Movements In The United States Of America, James Ross Middleton Jr.
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Center And Edge A Flourishing Relationship : Encouraging Best Practices In A Mixed Ecology, John Marsh
Center And Edge A Flourishing Relationship : Encouraging Best Practices In A Mixed Ecology, John Marsh
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
From Transactional To Transformational : A Relational Model Of Discipleship For The Local Church, Adam K. Thornton
From Transactional To Transformational : A Relational Model Of Discipleship For The Local Church, Adam K. Thornton
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Planting In Rural Ghana : Administrative Structures To Plant & Maintain New Churches, Isaac Oteng Donkor
Church Planting In Rural Ghana : Administrative Structures To Plant & Maintain New Churches, Isaac Oteng Donkor
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Effective And Sustainable Church Planting Strategies For Persians From A Muslim Background In Britain, Jonathan Aptin Samadi
Effective And Sustainable Church Planting Strategies For Persians From A Muslim Background In Britain, Jonathan Aptin Samadi
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Focus On Face-To-Face Communication As A Source Of Relational Life And Renewal Of Community Within The Church, Ronald Edwin Hammer
A Focus On Face-To-Face Communication As A Source Of Relational Life And Renewal Of Community Within The Church, Ronald Edwin Hammer
DMin Project Theses
Increased digital engagement at the cost of in-person interactions has negatively impacted communal life in the Gateway City Church — St. Charles Ministry. Amid an increase in online connectivity, relational connections have suffered as church members add more and more to their already busy schedules. Research has noted multiple ways in which this significant drift from inperson engagement has brought harm to people’s overall health. The literature demonstrates a key root of this phenomenon to be widespread efforts to incorporate digital church engagement in an attempt to supply convenient access to spiritual resources. This tension between convenience and suffering relational …
Why Are The "Dones" Done? How Can Faith-Based Institutions Provide Spiritual Care For Them? A Qualitative Analysis Of Group Interviews Conducted With Disaffiliated College Students, Falon Opsahl Barton, Rachel Collins
Why Are The "Dones" Done? How Can Faith-Based Institutions Provide Spiritual Care For Them? A Qualitative Analysis Of Group Interviews Conducted With Disaffiliated College Students, Falon Opsahl Barton, Rachel Collins
Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
This research study explores how emerging adults who have disaffiliated from a Christian tradition understand faith, articulate why they are “done” with the church, and want to receive spiritual care. Part one of this article overviewed the existing research on emerging adult spirituality and explored the results of a quantitative survey with college students at a Protestant Christian university. This article explains the qualitative portion of the study, in which the researchers conducted group interviews with college students who identify as being “done” with church. This article then provides an analysis and suggested application of the results of this study. …
Who Are The "Dones" And Why Does It Matter? An Overview Of The Research And A Quantitative Study Of Disaffiliated College Students, Falon Opsahl Barton, Rachel Collins
Who Are The "Dones" And Why Does It Matter? An Overview Of The Research And A Quantitative Study Of Disaffiliated College Students, Falon Opsahl Barton, Rachel Collins
Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
Based on the personal and professional experience with college students at a Protestant Christian university, the researchers designed a research study that explores how emerging adults who have disaffiliated from a Christian tradition understand faith, articulate why they are “done” with the church, and want to receive spiritual care. This article is part one of a two-part exploration of the results of this study, which triangulates data points for a deep understanding of emerging adults who are “done” with church. Part one overviews the research on emerging adult spirituality and specifically the trend of religious disaffiliation among 18-29 year olds. …
Analyzing The Methods And Effects Of Implementing Multiple Service Styles In The Church, Chloe E. Dillman
Analyzing The Methods And Effects Of Implementing Multiple Service Styles In The Church, Chloe E. Dillman
Selected Honors Theses
This thesis explores the motivations and methodologies behind offering different styles of worship services in churches in Lakeland, Florida. The study is inspired by the ongoing debate over modern worship, which has intensified over the past fifty years. As contemporary worship grew in popularity, many churches adapted by incorporating various worship styles into their services. In response to the controversy surrounding these changes, some churches implemented multiple service options—one reflecting a contemporary/modern style and another adhering to a more traditional approach. As this practice became more widespread, it sparked further discussion among church leaders regarding its impact on congregational unity, …
The Role Of Organizational Culture And Pastoral Leadership In Sustainable Church Outreach: A Multisite Mini-Ethnographic Case Study, Althea P. Gordon-Scott
The Role Of Organizational Culture And Pastoral Leadership In Sustainable Church Outreach: A Multisite Mini-Ethnographic Case Study, Althea P. Gordon-Scott
PhD in Organizational Leadership
This study examined the role of organizational culture and pastoral leadership in sustainable church outreach programs. Two churches were chosen for this multisite mini-ethnographic case study because, for multiple years, they have participated in multiple outreaches each week to their non-Christian neighbors. These two churches differed in terms of geographical location, size, demographics, and budget. Data collection included field observations, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and document analysis. The themes that surfaced from the data were altruistic foundations, relational equity, organizational agility, organizational challenges, exemplary pastoral leadership, and the centrality of God. This research contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding …
One More Neighbor: Utilizing Legal Services For Holistic Immigrant Care, Mitch Mcgeath
One More Neighbor: Utilizing Legal Services For Holistic Immigrant Care, Mitch Mcgeath
Christian Ministries Senior Capstone
This paper rests upon the assumption that local churches in the United States have a critical role to play in obeying the command of Jesus to care for immigrants. I argue for a ministry that combines the mission of Jesus with the compassion of Jesus by bringing together immigration legal services with opportunities to disciple our “neighbors,” immigrants who live in close proximity to our church site. One More Neighbor is a ministry within One More, the missions non-profit of Church at the Crossing on the northwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana. The ministry of One More Neighbor is explored systematically …
Word & Witness: A Philosophy Of Ministry In Training Women To Engage God's Word And Witness To His Faithfulness, Elliana Carter
Word & Witness: A Philosophy Of Ministry In Training Women To Engage God's Word And Witness To His Faithfulness, Elliana Carter
Christian Ministries Senior Capstone
Many women in the church today are seeking depth in their relationship with God. Word & Witness women’s ministry seeks to walk-alongside and spiritually guide women towards greater love for God and Scripture, bringing about deeper intimacy. This ministry will be described as a branch off of the women’s ministry at Granger Community Church, in Granger, Indiana. Word & Witness desires for women to be equipped and encouraged to engage God’s Word and witness to God’s faithfulness in their lives. As women participate in this ministry, they will learn how to be in communion with God, community with others, live …
The Constantinople Council Of 1872 And The Imposing Of The Bulgarian Schism, Stoycho (Stefan) Staikov
The Constantinople Council Of 1872 And The Imposing Of The Bulgarian Schism, Stoycho (Stefan) Staikov
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
The Revival of the Bulgarian people is closely connected with the publication of the Decree on February 27, 1870, which became the bearer of the people's desire and hope for the formation of a legal solution to the matter pertaining to the Bulgarian Church. The ecclesiastical rights of the Bulgarians, granted at first, nevertheless became the subject of claim and dispute between the newly established Exarchate and the Patriarch of Constantinople. A dispute in which the consistent policy of the Bulgarians, in defending the acquired rights and freedoms, supported by their notorious perseverance, played an important role in the struggle …
A Tender Turning Point, Debra Rienstra
A Tender Turning Point, Debra Rienstra
University Faculty Publications and Creative Works
Last Sunday, my congregation voted overwhelmingly to disaffiliate from the Christian Reformed Church. We had already gone through a long process of discernment to get to this point, so there was a little tension in the room. We knew what was going to happen. We were ready.