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Life Beyond The Launch: Case Studies In Post-Launch Vitality, Adaptation, And Identity Formation Of New Wesleyan Congregations, Duane E. Brown Jan 2009

Life Beyond The Launch: Case Studies In Post-Launch Vitality, Adaptation, And Identity Formation Of New Wesleyan Congregations, Duane E. Brown

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Making Connections: An Evangelism Plan For Chicago First Church Of The Nazarene, David A. Baillie Jan 2009

Making Connections: An Evangelism Plan For Chicago First Church Of The Nazarene, David A. Baillie

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Integration Of Faith At Work: A Contextualized Bible Study With "Christians At Telekom", Andrea Isa Baare Jan 2009

The Integration Of Faith At Work: A Contextualized Bible Study With "Christians At Telekom", Andrea Isa Baare

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No abstract provided.


The Missional Status Of African Christians In Diaspora: A Case Of The African Christian Fellowship And African-Led Churches In The United States Of America, Stanley Nwoji Jan 2009

The Missional Status Of African Christians In Diaspora: A Case Of The African Christian Fellowship And African-Led Churches In The United States Of America, Stanley Nwoji

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Korean Immigrants And Their Mission : Exploring The Missional Identity Of Korean Immigrant Churches In North America, Sinyil Kim Nov 2008

Korean Immigrants And Their Mission : Exploring The Missional Identity Of Korean Immigrant Churches In North America, Sinyil Kim

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Prophet, Priest, And King : The Impact Of A Pastoral Theology Course On The Practice Of Pentecostal Pastors In The Philippines, Albert C. Clavo May 2008

Prophet, Priest, And King : The Impact Of A Pastoral Theology Course On The Practice Of Pentecostal Pastors In The Philippines, Albert C. Clavo

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No abstract provided.


A Training Program In Preaching For Pastors Of The Morogoro-Pwani District Of The Tanzania Assembly Of God, Kent Adrian Reynolds May 2008

A Training Program In Preaching For Pastors Of The Morogoro-Pwani District Of The Tanzania Assembly Of God, Kent Adrian Reynolds

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No abstract provided.


Short-Term Family Missions : A Study Of Family Faith Development, Anthony Wayne Mccollum May 2008

Short-Term Family Missions : A Study Of Family Faith Development, Anthony Wayne Mccollum

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No abstract provided.


Reconstructing Justice In The Land : How Urban Evangelical Congregations In Cotonou And Porto-Novo Can Respond To The Escalating Phenomenon Of Antisocial Behaviors, Mathieu Segbegnon Gnonhossou May 2008

Reconstructing Justice In The Land : How Urban Evangelical Congregations In Cotonou And Porto-Novo Can Respond To The Escalating Phenomenon Of Antisocial Behaviors, Mathieu Segbegnon Gnonhossou

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Leadership Communication : How Leader-Communicators Shape A Missional Culture, Willis Randy May 2008

Leadership Communication : How Leader-Communicators Shape A Missional Culture, Willis Randy

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No abstract provided.


Gypsy Pentecostals: The Growth Of The Pentecostal Movement Among The Roma In Bulgaria And Its Revitalization Of Their Communities, Miroslav Atanasov Atanasov Mar 2008

Gypsy Pentecostals: The Growth Of The Pentecostal Movement Among The Roma In Bulgaria And Its Revitalization Of Their Communities, Miroslav Atanasov Atanasov

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Gypsy Pentecostals is a ground-breaking study of the Pentecostal movement among the most marginalized ethnic group in Bulgaria - the Roma, more widely known as 'Gypsies.' This phenomenal movement started about fifty years ago, but it has seen its greatest growth in the recent years of the Post-Communist period. It has transformed the Roma communities in positive and constructive ways and advanced their integration into society. The dissertation is a thorough analysis of the movement and the first scholarly text on it written from the perspective of a Pentecostal missiologist.

The text reviews Roma history, which is a fascinating story …


Developing A Contextual Theology Of Postcolonial Filipino American Diasporic Identity, Ferdinand C. Llenado Jan 2008

Developing A Contextual Theology Of Postcolonial Filipino American Diasporic Identity, Ferdinand C. Llenado

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Church In The Apostolic Spirit: A Strategy For Building Indigenous Apostolic Congregations In The Cultural Context Of Eastern Orthodox And Post-Communist Romania, Vasile Alexandru Talos Jan 2008

Church In The Apostolic Spirit: A Strategy For Building Indigenous Apostolic Congregations In The Cultural Context Of Eastern Orthodox And Post-Communist Romania, Vasile Alexandru Talos

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No abstract provided.


Christian Doctrine As A Means Of Christian Spiritual Formation, John Andrew Breon Jan 2008

Christian Doctrine As A Means Of Christian Spiritual Formation, John Andrew Breon

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No abstract provided.


Experiences Of United Methodist Ministers Serving In Cross-Cultural Cross-Racial Appointments, Jessie C. Keaton Jan 2008

Experiences Of United Methodist Ministers Serving In Cross-Cultural Cross-Racial Appointments, Jessie C. Keaton

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Instituting A Missional Worship Style In A Local Church Developed From An Analysis Of The Culture, Stanley Glenn Parris Jan 2008

Instituting A Missional Worship Style In A Local Church Developed From An Analysis Of The Culture, Stanley Glenn Parris

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No abstract provided.


The Pastor As Missional Church Architect, James Derrick Lemons Jan 2008

The Pastor As Missional Church Architect, James Derrick Lemons

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No abstract provided.


An Evaluation Of The Teen Challenge Program's Impact On Spiritual Change In Adolescents, Brian Dennis Pikalow Jan 2008

An Evaluation Of The Teen Challenge Program's Impact On Spiritual Change In Adolescents, Brian Dennis Pikalow

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No abstract provided.


Training Ecuadorian Church Of God Disciples To Evangelize On Three Galápagos Islands And In Three Provinces Through The Power Of Pentecost, Michael Séan Mills Jan 2008

Training Ecuadorian Church Of God Disciples To Evangelize On Three Galápagos Islands And In Three Provinces Through The Power Of Pentecost, Michael Séan Mills

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No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of The Basic Theological Education Course And Its Impact On The Preaching Skills Of Lay Pastors, Stephen Joseph Jan 2008

Evaluation Of The Basic Theological Education Course And Its Impact On The Preaching Skills Of Lay Pastors, Stephen Joseph

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No abstract provided.


In Search Of Unity For The Methodist Church In Indonesia, Paw Liang The Jan 2008

In Search Of Unity For The Methodist Church In Indonesia, Paw Liang The

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Developing The Laity For Ministry And Leadership In Korean Churches, Byung Bae Hwang Jan 2008

Developing The Laity For Ministry And Leadership In Korean Churches, Byung Bae Hwang

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No abstract provided.


Results Of The Implementation Of Turnaround Strategies For The Maquoketa United Methodist Church Based On Natural Church Development, Jeffrey Mark Dadisman Jan 2008

Results Of The Implementation Of Turnaround Strategies For The Maquoketa United Methodist Church Based On Natural Church Development, Jeffrey Mark Dadisman

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Measuring The Clergy/Laity Gap And Its Effect On Church Health And Outreach, Christopher Wyatt Goff Jan 2008

Measuring The Clergy/Laity Gap And Its Effect On Church Health And Outreach, Christopher Wyatt Goff

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No abstract provided.


Preaching In The Postmodern Matrix : The Role Of Biblical Narrative Preaching And Symbolic Communication In The Formation Of Christian Identity, William Ray Jarrett Jan 2008

Preaching In The Postmodern Matrix : The Role Of Biblical Narrative Preaching And Symbolic Communication In The Formation Of Christian Identity, William Ray Jarrett

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Substantialist And Relational Understandings Of Entire Sanctification Among Church Of The Nazarene Clergy, William M. Kirkemo Jan 2008

Substantialist And Relational Understandings Of Entire Sanctification Among Church Of The Nazarene Clergy, William M. Kirkemo

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No abstract provided.


Identifying Gender Worldview Roadblocks To The Ordination Of Women : A Case Study Of The Church Of Christ In Nigeria, Stephen Nalde Yarkum Jan 2008

Identifying Gender Worldview Roadblocks To The Ordination Of Women : A Case Study Of The Church Of Christ In Nigeria, Stephen Nalde Yarkum

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Hearing God's Call For Life : The Impact Of Call On Mobilizing Laity For Ministry, Kevin M. Baker Jan 2008

Hearing God's Call For Life : The Impact Of Call On Mobilizing Laity For Ministry, Kevin M. Baker

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No abstract provided.


Enhancing The Leadership Competency Of Camacop (Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches Of The Philippines) Pastors Through The Course On Leadership In Urban Ministry In Ebenezer Bible College And Seminary, Joel A. Caperig Jan 2008

Enhancing The Leadership Competency Of Camacop (Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches Of The Philippines) Pastors Through The Course On Leadership In Urban Ministry In Ebenezer Bible College And Seminary, Joel A. Caperig

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Core Value Of Evangelism In Effective Churches, Dana Robert Hicks Jan 2008

The Core Value Of Evangelism In Effective Churches, Dana Robert Hicks

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No abstract provided.