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The Makes Of A Turnaround Church : Common Patterns And Contributing Factors, Edgar Bazan

ATS Dissertations

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Perceptions Of The Discipleship Process In The Methodist Church In Kenya : A Study On Discipleship In Context Using The Kenyan Experience, Susan Nkatha Barriu Murithi

ATS Dissertations

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The Matthew 16:13-18:20 Chiasm As The Fountainhead Of Matthean Proto-Ecclesiology, Nicholas A. Dodson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The only two instances of the Greek term ἐκκλησία (usually translated “church”) found in the Gospels are in Matthew 16:18 and 18:17. These two passages have been examined, debated, and interpreted in a number of ways by various scholars. The present dissertation presents considerable exegetical evidence that these two uses of ἐκκλησία are actually part of a larger literary structure called a chiasmus, which connects the passages in which Matthew 16:18 and 18:17 are found. Because these are highly significant ecclesiological passages, this study further develops the connection of the chiastic structure to other foundational ecclesiological passages, namely the Matthean …

Local Church Revitalization Through Christological Discipleship, Philip Rolsing

Doctor of Ministry

Evangelical churches, in stagnation or decline, can find greater effectiveness by theologically reframing their goals and processes of formation to a Christological discipleship method based on union with Christ. Recent attempts, by Evangelical churches, to spiritually mature its members are proving to be ineffective. Data indicates Evangelical churches desire to disciple their members, however; current approaches initiate congregants into the programs of the church rather than the body of Christ.

The results indicate a growing number of people love the Lord and dislike the church. Studies affirm this to be true and identify growth in America’s religious landscape with those …

A New Koinonia: Rediscovering Community Through Online Communities Of Practice, Christal M. N. Jenkins

Doctor of Ministry

The 21st century American church sits in the crux of a paradigm shift. The shift is driven by the decline in community and the need to evolve in the manner and methods used to maintain fellowship with believers who are seeking community. The loss of community presents both a challenge and an opportunity. One way in which we, as the church, can expand our connection with one another is through incorporating communities of practice. Communities of practice consist of three main components: domain (shared interest), community, and practice. The conceptual framework of communities of practice can foster community and discipleship …

The Melody Of Mutuality: Integrating Theological And Psychological Principles For Egalitarian Churches To Better Support Marriages, Jennifer J. Dean-Hill

Doctor of Ministry

The dynamic combination of the unique characteristics of man and woman have been described by author Carolyn Custis James as The Blessed Alliance. Yet power struggles, misunderstandings, and unmet expectations often plague the particular struggles of modern marriages therefore creating a demand for marriage therapists and psychological modalities that seek to rectify the conflictive divide among the genders. Marriage therapy has provided tools and methods for marriages to resolve their differences, strive for a relationship of equity, and develop a culture of mutuality. These new and improved marriages attend egalitarian churches, only to discover the gender wars are still being …

Building Long-Term Cross-Cultural Partnerships Through Short-Term Missions : From The Case Of Dangsandong Church In Korea And Sarmaya Fellowship In Sri Lanka, Hyeon Gu Lee

ATS Dissertations

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Empowering Christian Widows For Social Change In Northern Nigeria, Sung Bauta

ATS Dissertations

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Learning To Listen, Pivot Nw Research

Blog

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Are You A Pillar Or A Caterpillar?, Harold Willmington

Dr. Willmington's Personal Observations of the Bible

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Developing A Tool For Bridging Generation Gaps Via The Study And Execution Of Local Mission Projects At Canton First Baptist Church, Canton, Nc, John Greene

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Developing a Tool for Bridging Generation Gaps Via the Study and Execution of Local Mission Projects at Canton First Baptist Church, examined the idea that a church’s local mission efforts can unite people across generations, because focus on a greater goal bridges preconceptions. The researcher assembled groups of varying generational makeup, surveyed them to find preconceptions about missions and generations, and directed them to serve a local ministry. Tracking the groups’ opinions along generational lines throughout showed the effect missions made. The project showed local missions can bridge the generation gap, so long as the participants are open to change

Bless Up: Poems, Jada A. Grice

Faith and Travel Fellowship

This collection of poems, centered on the themes of education, family and faith, was completed by the author during an Ursinus College travel fellowship to Jamaica.

Don't Argue On Sunday!, Harold Willmington

Dr. Willmington's Personal Observations of the Bible

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Empowering The Church To Promote Hope And Healing To Those Suffering From Addiction Emmanuel Baptist Fellowship In Lexington, South Carolina, Donna Seay

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Addiction continues to be on the rise in the United States. “Empowering The Church To Promote Hope and Healing to Those Suffering From Addiction” was designed to educate, equip, and empower members of the church to journey with those who suffer from addiction. The four-week curriculum was based on the four functions of Pastoral Care which are healing, guiding, sustaining, and reconciliation. The project utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the results.

1960 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference: The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Fortieth Session (Twenty-Second Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

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A Wesley Bibliography - 8th Edition, Kenneth J. Collins

Papers

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Women In Ministry: How Conflicts Between God's Purpose And Church Doctrine Impact The Efficacy Of Female Church Leaders, Nicole L. Davis

Department of Conflict Resolution Studies Theses and Dissertations

The following research was a biographical narrative that examined the lived experiences of male and female church leaders and their perspectives on the social, moral, and religious implications of female church leadership. The purpose of this research was to explore the ideologies and identities of women leaders within the faith ministry, the definitions of ministry and leadership, the role of women in church ministry, and their understanding of marketplace ministry. I employed conflict resolution theories relating to power, change, and mental modeling as the basis of analysis for evaluating the impact of church policies and practices on the utilization of …

Growing Up In America's Segregated South: Reminiscences And Regrets, Mark R. Elliott

The Asbury Journal

In this personal essay, originally given as an address delivered at the Sakharov Center, a human rights NGO in Moscow, Russia, on June 2, 2017, the author contemplates a lifetime of experience in the Southern United States and the prejudices and racism that he saw during that time. He relates these experiences to similar issues in Russia today, adding a Christian plea for equality and fair treatment for all people by the Christian community, and also calling on the Church to stand in opposition to racism and anti-Semitism wherever it appears.

Who Is Leaving The Church?, Stephen Cranney

BYU Studies

Who is leaving the Church? The blogosphere and informal ward council discussions have no shortage of speculation on this point, but there is surprisingly very little representative research to help shed light on this issue in a clear, systematic way. Because members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make up a small fraction of the total population, most random surveys that ask about religion and former religion pick up only a handful of people with a Latter-day Saint background or affiliation in any wave. (For example, the 2016 General Social Survey reported only twenty-three members.) Numbers like …

A Strategy To Reach Families With Children In Calgary, Alberta, Ghenadie Girleanu

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

During the last decade, Calgary Central Church has not been intentionally involved in reaching families with children. They have done many different types of evangelism and community outreach programs but nothing to attract this specific segment of the population. With a large number of unreached families with children in the community, the need for a specific outreach project like this was obvious.

Method

A 12-week program to reach families with children was developed and implemented during 2016-2017. The approach of this project was to reach the parents by reaching their children first. For this purpose, Kids' Discipleship Club was …

1961 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference: The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Forty-First Session (Twenty-Third Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

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Tenting By The Cross : The History And Development Of The Methodist And Holiness Camp Meeting, Robert Alden Danielson

Books

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Signos De Vida Nueva En AméRica Central Y El Caribe : RevitalizacióN Cristiana En Medio De Cambios Sociales, Karla Ann Koll

Spanish Resources/Recursos en Español

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Signs Of New Life In Central America And The Caribbean : Christian Revitalization Amid Social Change, Karla Ann Koll

Academic Books

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1939 Minutes Of The First Session Of The Kentucky Annual Conference Of The Methodist Church, The Methodist Church

Minutes of the Kentucky Annual Conference

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1956 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Thirty-Sixth Session (Eighteenth Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

No abstract provided.

1962 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference: The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Forty-Second Session (Twenty-Fourth Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

No abstract provided.

1966 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference: The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Forty-Sixth Session (Twenty-Eight Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

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1963 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference: The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Forty-Third Session (Twenty-Fifth Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

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1959 Journal Of The Kentucky Conference: The Proceedings Of The One Hundred And Thirty-Ninth Session (Twenty-First Session Of The United Church), The Methodist Church

Journal of the Kentucky Conference

No abstract provided.