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Real People, Real Faith, Real God: Encountering The Divine In Preaching Biblical Characters, Cynthia Halvorson May 2018

Real People, Real Faith, Real God: Encountering The Divine In Preaching Biblical Characters, Cynthia Halvorson

Doctor of Ministry Theses

Using the Action/Reflection method, this project examines sermons which aim at the heart by using character development within a storytelling sermon style. This thesis considers the effectiveness of intentional reimagining of biblical witnesses by overlying behavioral styles and archetypical fears and desires onto various characters of the Gospel of John. It designs a methodology for intentional development of characters and examines the responses of the listeners. It asserts the value of creating space within a sermon for the listener to encounter the Divine by identifying with the people of scripture.


Festival Of Pentecost Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt May 2018

Festival Of Pentecost Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the First Sunday in Pentecost, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.


Wrap-Up Report, Wonsuk Ma May 2018

Wrap-Up Report, Wonsuk Ma

Empowered21 Global Network of Spirit-Empowered Scholars

No abstract provided.


Easter 7 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt May 2018

Easter 7 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Seventh Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.


Easter 6 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt May 2018

Easter 6 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Sixth Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.


Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: Summer 2018, Matthew J. Tunninga, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Lyle D. Bierma, Bruce Buursma May 2018

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: Summer 2018, Matthew J. Tunninga, Jeffery A. D. Weima, Lyle D. Bierma, Bruce Buursma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

3 - On the Potter's Wheel by President Jul Medenblik
4 - The Grace of Discipline by Matthew J. Tunninga
8 - Dare to Discipline! by Jeffery A. D. Weima
12 - Practicing Church Discipline: Wisdom from the Field by Jul Medenbik + Sarah Schereiber
15 - What's New @ Calvin Seminary
16 - Phd Program Celeberates Silver Anniversary by Lyle Bierma
18 - Retirement Profile: Michael Williams by Bruce Buursma
20 - Distinguished Missionaries
22 - Distinguished Alumni
26 - Recent Faculty Publications + New Faces


Homily Given On The Solemnity Of The Epiphany, Reginald Udouj Osb May 2018

Homily Given On The Solemnity Of The Epiphany, Reginald Udouj Osb

Obsculta

No abstract provided.


Elders Intentionally Developing Future Leaders Through A Mentoring Program At The Central Church Of Christ In Topeka, Ks, Terry Kitson May 2018

Elders Intentionally Developing Future Leaders Through A Mentoring Program At The Central Church Of Christ In Topeka, Ks, Terry Kitson

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project was to implement an Elder Mentoring Program for the Central Church of Christ in Topeka, KS. In the first chapter, the context for this project, the Central Church of Christ, is described. The theological constructs for the project were drawn from The Book of Pastoral Rule written by Gregory the Great 590 C.E. and built upon by the application of contemporary Christian authors, and Biblical examples. The three key concepts taken from The Book of Pastoral Rule are contemplation, pastoral care, and mentoring. The third chapter reviews project methodology and mentoring curriculum. The findings and …


Spiritual Transformation At Austin Christian Church, David Hooper May 2018

Spiritual Transformation At Austin Christian Church, David Hooper

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This project was designed to meet a need at the Austin Christian Church (ACC) for enhancing the spiritual formation of new converts to Christianity by providing clear direction for mentors seeking to disciple others into the image of Christ. The scope of this project is focused directly on taking the first steps toward a deliberate pathway for spiritual formation by establishing the foundational principles. The apostle Paul’s pastoral theology provides the theological rationale for the project. Theosis, the theologically rich description of the Christian transformative process, also informs the theological foundation for the project. Drawing on the work of Richard …


A Bible Study About Studying The Bible : An Introduction To Inductive Bible Study, Kevin Bryan Barnes May 2018

A Bible Study About Studying The Bible : An Introduction To Inductive Bible Study, Kevin Bryan Barnes

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


"Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing" : The Practice Of Sustained Lectio Divina, Kathleen A. Cahalan May 2018

"Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing" : The Practice Of Sustained Lectio Divina, Kathleen A. Cahalan

Obsculta

Nota Bene This paper is modified from a lecture delivered at Saint Paul Monastery, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on October 27, 2017.


Homily: On The Transfiguration, James Voeller Ofm May 2018

Homily: On The Transfiguration, James Voeller Ofm

Obsculta

The glorious event of the Transfiguration prepared the apostles in advance for the passion of Christ. This Gospel narrative in Mark has implications for vocational service. The present reflection is an exhortation for those who preach to “wake up the world”.


Alexander's "The God Guarantee: Finding Freedom From The Fear Of Not Having Enough" (Book Review), Marla J. Black May 2018

Alexander's "The God Guarantee: Finding Freedom From The Fear Of Not Having Enough" (Book Review), Marla J. Black

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Boyd's "Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide For Your Child’S Spiritual Formation" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen May 2018

Boyd's "Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide For Your Child’S Spiritual Formation" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Robinson's "Introduction To Theology For Ministry" (Book Review), Jeff Gates May 2018

Robinson's "Introduction To Theology For Ministry" (Book Review), Jeff Gates

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


New's "Live Listen Tell: The Art Of Preaching" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey May 2018

New's "Live Listen Tell: The Art Of Preaching" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Ganssle's "Our Deepest Desires: How The Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations" (Book Review), Jeremy W. Labosier May 2018

Ganssle's "Our Deepest Desires: How The Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations" (Book Review), Jeremy W. Labosier

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Stott's "The Preacher’S Portrait: Five New Testament Word Studies" (Book Review), Michael Bain May 2018

Stott's "The Preacher’S Portrait: Five New Testament Word Studies" (Book Review), Michael Bain

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Arthurs's " Preaching As Reminding: Stirring Memory In An Age Of Forgetfulness" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey May 2018

Arthurs's " Preaching As Reminding: Stirring Memory In An Age Of Forgetfulness" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Low's "Preaching That Comes Alive: Delivering A Word From The Lord" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey May 2018

Low's "Preaching That Comes Alive: Delivering A Word From The Lord" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Scharf's "Relational Preaching: Knowing God, His Word, And Your Hearers" (Book Review), Deborah M. Taylor May 2018

Scharf's "Relational Preaching: Knowing God, His Word, And Your Hearers" (Book Review), Deborah M. Taylor

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


B&H Español Editorial Staffs' "Rvr 1960 Biblia De Apuntes" (Book Review), Kathleen M. Mcbride May 2018

B&H Español Editorial Staffs' "Rvr 1960 Biblia De Apuntes" (Book Review), Kathleen M. Mcbride

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Meynell's "What Angels Long To Read: Reading And Preaching The New Testament" (Book Review), Paul A. Andrews May 2018

Meynell's "What Angels Long To Read: Reading And Preaching The New Testament" (Book Review), Paul A. Andrews

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch May 2018

Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Easter 5 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Apr 2018

Easter 5 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.


Book Reviews, Arden C. Autry Phd, Edward E. Decker Jr, Christopher G. Foster, Robert W. Graves, Daniel D. Isgrigg, Jeffrey S. Lamp, Wonsuk Ma, Peter A. Reynolds, James B. Shelton, Andrew R. Williams Apr 2018

Book Reviews, Arden C. Autry Phd, Edward E. Decker Jr, Christopher G. Foster, Robert W. Graves, Daniel D. Isgrigg, Jeffrey S. Lamp, Wonsuk Ma, Peter A. Reynolds, James B. Shelton, Andrew R. Williams

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.


Sexuality, Gender, And Marriage: Pentecostal Theology Of Sexuality And Empowering The Girl-Child In India, Brainerd Prince, Atula Walling Apr 2018

Sexuality, Gender, And Marriage: Pentecostal Theology Of Sexuality And Empowering The Girl-Child In India, Brainerd Prince, Atula Walling

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Th e focus of the article arises from a case study of an Indian woman and her adopted child, Sunita and Komal. Th ere are three key issues that can be abstracted from the story of Sunita and Komal. Th e abandoned “girl-child” Komal raises the question of sex—what am I? What does it mean to be biologically female? What consequences are there for being born female? Sunita’s and Komal’s rejection from their families has led them to ask the question about their gender—who am I? What does it mean to be a girl or woman in a predominantly Hindu …


The Question Of Power In African Pentecostalism, Alex R. Mayfield Apr 2018

The Question Of Power In African Pentecostalism, Alex R. Mayfield

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Should the charismatic theology of anointing be considered a democratizing influence in Africa or a reiteration of mediatorial forms of power? Th is article seeks to answer this question by analyzing African traditional religious power structures in comparison to modern African theologies and practices of Pentecostal anointing. Th is comparison, however, highlights the problem of drawing direct lines from Africa’s past to its present; Pentecostal rupture from a traditional past is paradoxically both a break from and connection to pre-colonial conceptions of the self and community. Ultimately, this article argues that while both traditional religions and modern Pentecostal anointing favor …


A Historical And Hermeneutical Approach To The Vice-Lists: A Pauline Perspective, Mark Hall Apr 2018

A Historical And Hermeneutical Approach To The Vice-Lists: A Pauline Perspective, Mark Hall

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

The subject of homosexuality is controversial in the Church, even among Pentecostals; consequently, there has arisen a need for a historical and hermeneutical examination of the topic, especially in the Pauline corpus. The vice-lists of ancient literature along with the ones in the Pauline epistles provide insight into the apostle’s understanding of their purpose and function. Of the ones where Paul lists sexual sins, three specifically mention homosexuality: Romans 1:26–27, 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, and 1 Timothy 1:9–10. Th is article discusses Paul’s understanding of the connection between homosexuality and idolatry and provides an in-depth analysis of the Greek words μαλακοί …


Editorial, Jeffrey S. Lamp Apr 2018

Editorial, Jeffrey S. Lamp

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.