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Pentecost Journal Of Theology And Mission, Vol.1, No.1, July 2016, Opoku Onyinah, Emmanuel Anim, Dela Quampah, J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Samuel Fabunmi, Deji Ayegboyin, Frederick Gyamfi-Mensah, Patrick Johnstone

Pentecost Journal of Theology and Mission

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For Such A Time As This : Ecclesiastical Response To Human Sexual Trafficking In North America, Dawn A. Beamish

ATS Dissertations

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Convergent Friends: The Emergence Of Postmodern Quakerism, C. Wess Daniels

Quaker Studies

Postmodernism is ushering in radical change for the Church. Some theologians argue that this change, especially given the discontinuities between modernism and postmodernism, affords new opportunities. Because of these changes there is a decline in many Christian traditions in the West, but there is also a renaissance of ' emerging churches'. The same can be said for Quakers who are experiencing a renaissance of their own. 'Convergent Friends' are a decentralized, international, body of Quakers seeking to renew their tradition through a growing awareness of the need to interact with culture missionally. Their origins and interactions are unique to Convergence …

Floating Christian Endeavor As A Model For Mission To Migrants, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

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The Kingdom Life And The Witness Of The Church, Art Mcphee

The Asbury Journal

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The Challenges Of Missionary Training In The 21st Century: A Manual For Training Of Missionaries, Kola Aiyedogbon

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The thesis project is a case study of the Redeemed Christian Church of God that has more than 600 parishes in the United States and mission work in over 130 countries of the world. The study will involve the local mission Board members; trainers in the mission school, missionaries on the mission field in more than 400 parishes, and a sample of two mission churches. It will explore the global reverse mission enterprise and the gap in the training of missionaries from Africa in reaching the nationals of the mission field. This project will be action based and inter-disciplinary. It …

Preemptive Restorying As A Means Of Mitigating Costly Conflict : The Case Of The Anglican Mission In American And The Anglican Church Of Rwanda, Robert Joshua Magoola

ATS Dissertations

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Convergent Friends: The Emergence Of Postmodern Quakerism, C. Wess Daniels

Quaker Studies

Postmodernism is ushering in radical change for the Church. Some theologians argue that this change, especially given the discontinuities between modernism and postmodernism, affords new opportunities. Because of these changes there is a decline in many Christian traditions in the West, but there is also a renaissance of ' emerging churches'. The same can be said for Quakers who are experiencing a renaissance of their own. 'Convergent Friends' are a decentralized, international, body of Quakers seeking to renew their tradition through a growing awareness of the need to interact with culture missionally. Their origins and interactions are unique to Convergence …

An Evaluation Of The Doctrine Of The Inward Light As A Basis For Mission - As Exemplified By Quaker Approaches To Jews And Muslims In The Seventeenth Century, Kathleen Thomas

Quaker Studies

The concept of the Inward Light, variously understood, was the basis for Quaker missionary activity m the seventeenth century. Quakers made attempts to convert Jews and Muslims, both by going out to meet them and by writing tracts and epistles. Considerable use was made of the Hebrew Scriptures and of the Qur'an. The conversionist approach proved unsuccessful, and this led to a change in the Quaker understanding of mission.

The Faith And Praxis Of Women In Missions In The Early Pentecostal And Holiness Movement, Jody Fleming

The Asbury Journal

Women in the early years of the Pentecostal and Holiness movement played a very important part in the advancement of local and world mission. This paper examines not only the contributions women made during this time period, but also the balance they had between their faith and the practice of that faith. This study includes a select group of women chosen for their comprehension of Christian faith and how it impacted their understanding for reaching out to the world around them. Some are better known than others, but each of their stories represents the impact of women on Christian missionary …

Records Of The Mission Society For United Methodists Arc2004-004 - Finding Aid, Mission Society

Finding Aids

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Developing A Process For Missional Formation: A Ministry Project In The Baptist Church Of Beaufort, Sc, Eric Thomas Spivey

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Traditionally, Christians and church leaders compartmentalize their lives into growing spiritually and serving other people. One studies the Bible, worships or serves others without much thought for how these spiritual disciplines of formation and missional living impact and influence one another. Through a designed pastoral experiment involving twenty-four individuals in three community groups, this project proves that missional living combined with spiritual practices increases the spiritual growth in the members of The Baptist Church of Beaufort (SC).

Transformation Into Mission : A Case Study Of Forest Park United Methodist Church, Derek Edward Russell

ATS Dissertations

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Promising Practices: Collaboration Among Catholic Bishops And University Presidents, Michael Galligan-Stierle General Ed.

Sacred Heart University Press Books

A project of the Bishops and Presidents Subcommittee of the USCCB Education Committee, in collaboration with the Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities.

In May 2001, The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States was promulgated, eleven years after the issuing of the document. Following the publishing of Guidelines Concerning the Mandatum in Catholic Universities in July 2001, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Education reconstituted the Bishops and Presidents Subcommittee “as a forum for an ongoing conversation on higher education issues.” The subcommittee aimed to find ways to strengthen cooperation between Catholic higher …

Inspiring A Church To Dream, Jerry Austin Jenkins

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

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Mission: Vol. 21, Nos. 5 And 6

Mission

Mission: Vol. 21, Nos. 5 and 6. The articles in this issue include: "A Manager and a Cross" from the Editor, "Joy Song" by Wilma C. Buckner, "Should We Mention the Cross at Christmas?" by Bill Love, "A Christmas Prayer" by Charles R. Boatman, "He Gave Himself" by Nita Short, "Together at the Foot of the Cross" by Larry James, "The Old Rugged Cross" by Paul Watson, "Touched by Love" by David Henderson, "God Wants Us to Be One" by Myron J. Taylor, and "The Spirit of Christ: The Hermenutical Advantage" by Leroy Garrett. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Peace …

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "The Rich Diversity of Christ's Giving" from the Editor, "Deciding With God: A Practical Guide to Christian Discernment" by Betty W. Talbert, "Baptism and the Status of Children in the Churches of Christ" by Carolyn K. Mitchell, "Stages of Spiritual Development" by Earline Kendall, "Growing Responsible Children" by Karen Sampson, and "Apples" by Mary Lou Walden. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "The Christian and Time and Aesthetic Experience" by Mary Sue Black, "Forgiveness: A New Approach for New Times" by Kelly Boyte Peters, "If it Were Not So, I …

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "From the Editor," "Kojin No Tachiba" by Elmer Prout, and "Issues of Power and a Theology of the Family (Part III)" by S. Scott Bartchy. RESPONES TO "ISSUES OF POWER": "The Spirit's Intent in Scripture and in Culture" by Betty W. Talbert and "Double Binds in Male/Female Relationships" by Ron Willbern. "Forum," and "Those Vague Biblical Procedures (Part II) by Michael Hall. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Broadcasting Religion" by Kathy Pulley, "When Traditions Collide: Romans 14-15" by Larry James, "What Believing People Should Be" by Ronald E> Higginbotham, …

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 2. The articles in this issue include: "Encouraging Change" from the Editor, "Issues of Power and a Theology of the Family (Part II)" by S. Scott Bartchy, "Why Do We Tarry?" by Elton Abernathy, "Those Vague Biblical Procedures (Part I)" by Michael Hall, and "Bible Story Book" by Stacy Obenhaus. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Reflections on Inerancy" by David Fiensy, "To Celebrate Excellence" by Bert Mercer, and "What To Do When You Are Shaken" by Gary D. Taliaferro. "Faith of Our Fathers...Living Still" by Ben B. Boothe. BOOKS: "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse …

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 1

Mission

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "A Family Affair" from the Editor, "Issues of Power and a Theology of the Family (Part I)" by S. Scott Bartchy, and "Missions, the Atonement, and the Salvation of Mankind" by Edward Fudge. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Morality in the Public Arena: Is it so Difficult?" by Edward G. Holley, "Worship Styles" by Randy hall, and "Curiosity" by John Smith. BOOKS: A HARVEST OF BOOKS; FOR FALL READING: "The Quest for Faith: Reason and Mystery As Pointers To God (C. Stephen Evans)" reviewed by Leonard Allen, " …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "Looking to the Past and to the Future" from the Editor, "The Ambivalence of Belief" by Robert Seymour, "Job: The Struggle of Faith" by Michael V. Houston, "God is Love" by Ken Cameron, "Restoration and the Cultural Risk" by Ron Durham, and "A Disciple Responds to the New Search for Unity" by Daniel Griggs. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Relics of the Past" by Ben B. Boothe, "How Much is a Person Worth?" by John Wright, "Maturity or a New Infancy?" by David Sampson, and "Don't Count My Blessings …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 11

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 11. The articles in this issue include: "Preparation for Pentecost" by Bonnie McCarson, "Worship: Praise or Utility?" from the Editor, "The Missing Jewel of the Evangelical Church" by James F. White, and "Old Hymns and Other Exposed Nerves" by Jack Boyd. BOOKS: "Great Songs of the Church (Jack Boyd)" reviewed by Reid Lancaster. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Race Relations: A Polyfocal Conspectus" by Michael D. Gose, "The Mutilated Chapter" by Norman L. Parks, and "Walls and Waves" by Chuck Bryant. "Billy's Gone Again" by Don Willerton, "Wrestling With God" by Laurence C. Keene, …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "'And so farewell...'" from the Editor, "A Reflection on the Life of Ray F. Chester (Eulogy)" by Victor L. Hunter, "The Lamb of God (hymn)" by George Ewing, "Words: An Easter Reflection (Poem)" by Georges P. Carillet, "A Resurrection Day Prayer" by Charles Boatman, "In the Garden (Fiction)" by David Henderson, "A Bittersweet Brokenness (Communion Meditation)" by Wilma C. Buckner, "The Beatitudes: Are They For Us? Part III" by Bill Love, "Surrender Beyond the Rules" by Larry M. James, and "Grandmother and the Hobos" by Richard J. Richardson. A …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "More Chaff Than Wheat" from the Editor, "A Message to Our Readers" from the Editor, "The Road More Traveled: How the Churches of Christ Became a Denomination" by Don Haymes, "Pilgrimage of a Congregation" by R. Lanny Hunter, "Our Common Past" by Michael Weed, "The Beatitudes: Are They For Us (Part II)" by Bill Love, "Doctrinal Reflections: Getting In Touch With The Spirit" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Church Leadership Today: Elders Who Are Servant Shepherds" by Tom Langford, "The Face of Ministry: 'Reading Religiously'--A Long and Honorable Association …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "The Christian Alcoholic" from the Editor, "Confronting Chemical Dependency in Your Youth" by Larry Hart, "Alcoholics Anonymous: Getting Acquainted" by Patty Paludan, "A Short History of Alcoholics Anonymous" by Larry Hart, "Living With an Alcoholic: The Spouse's Perspective" a Mission Interview, "I'm a Sinner" by Gene Shelburne, "The Beatitudes: Are They For Us? (Part I)" by Bill Love, and "20th Anniversary Reflections" by Cecil May, Jr., Hope Richardson, and George P. Carillet. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "A Community of Memory" by Shaun Casey, "The Power of a Good …

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 6 And 7

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 6 and 7. The articles in this issue include: "Herod's Swords" from the Editor, "Merry Christmas" by Bill Jenkins, "Unto Us a Child" by Jay Treat, "The Face of Ministry: The Surprised, Surprising Christ" by Elmer Prout, "The Bethlehem Experience" by Robert W. Shaw, "Welcome to Bethlehem Ephratha: Excerpt from 'The Bethlehem Experience,'" and "A 20th Anniversary Reflection: The Sound and the Fury" by Victor L. Hunter. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Getting Ready for Christmas" by David A. Sampson, "Getting to the Root of Pornography" by Bill Love, "'Unto the least of these....'" by Nita …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Thanksgiving: 1986" from the Editor, "Burn-Out and the Fire That Consumes" by Ron Durham, "Watching the Service or Experiencing Kononia?" by Steven L. McKenzie, "A 20th Anniversary Reflection: Now, More Than Ever, We Need Mission!" by Richard Hughes, "Books" by Bruce L. Edwards, Jr., Book Review Editor, "Surrender" by William T. Stewart. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Floods: Who Is Responsible for Our Misfortunes?" by Bob Johnson, "Idol Worship: The Tragedy of Separation" by George L. Brown, "What is Helping?" by Jan Randolph, and "Has the Essence Been Retrieved?" …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "Leadership Today" from the Editor, "A Modest Proposal" by Robert M. Randolph, "Church Leadership Today: Patterns for Congregational Leadership in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)" by Anthony L. Dunnavant, "The Crying Need" by Carl Ketcherside, "Paths to Unity: What Do We More Than They?" by Ken Cameron, and "The Face of Ministry 'A Band-Aid, a Hug, and a Bowl of Soup'" by Terence Johnson. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Reflections on Chernobyl" by Patrick H. Garner, "The Pulsating Plum" by Ben Boothe, "Tranquility Interrupted" by Larry James, and …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "Pot-Banging" from the Editor, "'It's Not Easy Bein' Green'" by Ray Chester, "His Lord's Reply" by George Ewing, "Living by Grace...Together" by Larry James, "Some Common Myths Regarding Suicide," "The Real Restoration Movement" by Thomas A. Langford, "The Birth of Mission" by Walter E. Burch, "The Good News of Sonship" by Bob Douglas, and "Getting to Know Us: The Mission Family." A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "What Kind of Church Will God Secure?" by Mike Sanders, "A Servant's Heart" by Diana Caillouet, "The Black Kettle" by John Smith, "Constitutional …

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 And 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 and 2. The articles in this issue include: "A Thread of Faith" from the Editor, "Coping With Change In Religious Belief: Genesis and Overview" by Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., "On Not Jumping Without a Parachute: Transitions, Tensions and Traumas of Active Faith" by Kathy J. Pulley, "Coping When Different" by Dwayne D. Simmons, "Changing Without Leaving" by Mary Lou Walden, "Dear Diary: Snapshots of Transition" by Diana Caillouet, PERSONAL RESPONSES TO EDITOR'S REQUEST: "We Have Chosen to Stay" by Larry and Jacquelyn Floyd, and "God is Bigger Than The Problems" by Everett and Helen Champney. …