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Articles 301 - 330 of 342
Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
The Ethics Of Driving, Amy E. Marga
The Ethics Of Driving, Amy E. Marga
Faculty Publications
The concept of “neighbor” takes on entirely new meanings in our mobile society. Who becomes my neighbor when I am behind the wheel? What is the consequence of my driving to my neighbors around the globe? What about the impact on our nonhuman “neighbors”? The ethics of driving has many dimensions for the Christian person of goodwill.
Understanding The Nature And Impact Of Alcoholism : Implications For Ministry In Kenya, Margaret Kemunto Obaga
Understanding The Nature And Impact Of Alcoholism : Implications For Ministry In Kenya, Margaret Kemunto Obaga
Master of Theology Theses
No abstract provided.
"How Do We Meet Students Where They Are, While Challenging Them Further?" : Teaching Developmentally., Mary E. Hess
"How Do We Meet Students Where They Are, While Challenging Them Further?" : Teaching Developmentally., Mary E. Hess
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The One Who Will Be Born: Preaching Isaiah's Promises In A Harry Potter Culture, Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl Jacobson
The One Who Will Be Born: Preaching Isaiah's Promises In A Harry Potter Culture, Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl Jacobson
Faculty Publications
The prophetic texts for Advent are not merely historical nor merely predictive. They should be read as vital messages to their original context, as promises fulfilled in Jesus, and as living words for hearers today.
"Walk In The Spirit": Preaching For Spiritual Growth (Gal. 5:13-6:2), Alan G. Padgett
"Walk In The Spirit": Preaching For Spiritual Growth (Gal. 5:13-6:2), Alan G. Padgett
Faculty Publications
Congregations are hungry for a biblical and trinitarian spirituality. With a sustained biblical leadership, local churches can be places where a genuine evangelical and trinitarian spirituality is reclaimed for our time.
How Can I Keep From Laughing?, Rolf A. Jacobson
How Can I Keep From Laughing?, Rolf A. Jacobson
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Tolerance And Democracy Instead Of Fundamentalism And Empire, Guillermo C. Hansen
Tolerance And Democracy Instead Of Fundamentalism And Empire, Guillermo C. Hansen
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Go And Make Learners!: Supporting Transformation In Education And Evangelism, Mary E. Hess
Go And Make Learners!: Supporting Transformation In Education And Evangelism, Mary E. Hess
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Worship At The Edges: Redefining Evangelism, Dirk G. Lange
Worship At The Edges: Redefining Evangelism, Dirk G. Lange
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Decline Of Denominational Loyalty In A Postmodern Time A Call For Unity, Rebecca Groves
The Decline Of Denominational Loyalty In A Postmodern Time A Call For Unity, Rebecca Groves
Master of Arts Theses
No abstract provided.
The Ministry Of Purposeful Missionary Kid Re-Entry Care, Sara Marie Trumm
The Ministry Of Purposeful Missionary Kid Re-Entry Care, Sara Marie Trumm
Master of Arts Theses
No abstract provided.
A Theological, Sociological, And Educational Rationale For The Curriculum : "Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue, As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults" ; Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults, Karen A. Wilson
Master of Arts Theses
No abstract provided.
Children's Ministry Understanding God In The World Relational Developmentally Appropriate Equipping Leaders & Caregivers, Marie Woog
Master of Arts Theses
No abstract provided.
Teaching English As A Ministry Of The Church : Diakonia To Our Neighbors In The United States, Emily R. Myallis
Teaching English As A Ministry Of The Church : Diakonia To Our Neighbors In The United States, Emily R. Myallis
Master of Arts Theses
No abstract provided.
"If Jesus Played Video Games, He Would Be A God!" : A Look At Gaming Culture Through The Eyes Of A Christian--And A Look At Christian Culture Through The Eyes Of A Gamer, Paul Curtis Adams
"If Jesus Played Video Games, He Would Be A God!" : A Look At Gaming Culture Through The Eyes Of A Christian--And A Look At Christian Culture Through The Eyes Of A Gamer, Paul Curtis Adams
Master of Arts Theses
No abstract provided.
Reconciling The Believing Nonbelonger: Readiness To Reach And Receive Lost Sheep, Robert E. Sachs Jr.
Reconciling The Believing Nonbelonger: Readiness To Reach And Receive Lost Sheep, Robert E. Sachs Jr.
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This study examines and explains readiness of reconciling with believing nonbelongers from 284 respondents in two categories of 139 systematically selected ELCA congregations in the western United States that received adults during 2001-2005. A concurrent-nested, mixed-method design integrates biblical-theological missio Dei and missio ecclesia foundations with Prochaska’s Transtheoretical Stages of Change and Parshall’s Contextualization Spectrum. Chi-square crosstabulations, simple logistical regression, and Centering Resonance Analyses show: faith of origin, worship attendance growth trend, regional location, population size and growth trend, clergy and lay partnership, and programmatic emphasis has significant effects on the readiness of congregations and respondents to receive the unaffiliated.
Cross-Training Christians For Rural Servant-Leadership : An Exploration Of The Role Of A Congregation In Nurturing Leadership In The Community Of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, John H. Paulson
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This study explores the relationship between what is learned and experienced in the Christian faith community and people’s involvement in collaborative leadership within the rural community of Wessington Springs, South Dakota. The author makes use of Martin Luther’s theology of the cross and his teachings regarding Christian vocation, including the calling of parents as family leaders. This approach to leadership development employs a missional ecclesiology, with attention to the Triune God’s transformative, sending work in the world, and examines contributions from knowledge about civil society and human and social capital. Asset mapping is examined as a tool for leadership development.
Mainland Chinese Christian Scholars Leaving The Church In The Twin Cities (Minneapolis /St. Paul): A Theological And Pastoral Analysis, Yu Zhao
Doctor of Philosophy Theses
Mainland Chinese Christian scholars (Xue Zhe Ji Du Tu) are crucial to the Chinese churches in the American context in the U.S. In the last two decades, because these scholars join and then quickly leave the church, the fate of the Chinese church is in jeopardy. This research will consider this phenomenon of Christian scholars joining and then leaving the church and attempt to determine what are the theological, pastoral and sociological factors that contribute to these scholars leaving. This research will utilize a qualitative approach using the interview method to study the members of these Chinese Churches …
Reexamining Relational Youth Ministry: Implications From The Theology Of Bonhoeffer, Andrew Root
Reexamining Relational Youth Ministry: Implications From The Theology Of Bonhoeffer, Andrew Root
Faculty Publications
Youth ministry often focuses on building relationships between youth ministers and adolescents. But to what end? A relationship designed to influence the other is no relationship and is unworthy of Christ. In a true relationship Christians must be willing fully to share the place of another.
"Stewards Of God's Mysteries": Stewarding As A Model For Congregational Ministry, Rolf A. Jacobson
"Stewards Of God's Mysteries": Stewarding As A Model For Congregational Ministry, Rolf A. Jacobson
Faculty Publications
Are we members of our congregation or stewards of God’s mysteries? Our model for ministry makes all the difference.
What Is Essential In Lutheran Worship?, Steven D. Paulson
What Is Essential In Lutheran Worship?, Steven D. Paulson
Faculty Publications
Martin Luther’s simple definition of worship remains valid: “nothing else” need ever happen “except that our dear Lord himself may speak to us through his holy Word and we respond to him through prayer and praise.” The essential moments of public worship are reading, preaching (including the presence and proclamation of Christ in the sacraments), and prayer.
Biblical Truth And Theological Education: A Rhetorical Strategy, Patrick R. Keifert
Biblical Truth And Theological Education: A Rhetorical Strategy, Patrick R. Keifert
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Practical Theology As Social Ethical Action In Christian Ministry: Implications From Emmanuel Levinas And Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Andrew Root
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Preaching Office And The Preacher Among American Lutherans Today, Steven D. Paulson
The Preaching Office And The Preacher Among American Lutherans Today, Steven D. Paulson
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Bible And Theological Education: A Report And Reflections On A Journey, Patrick R. Keifert
The Bible And Theological Education: A Report And Reflections On A Journey, Patrick R. Keifert
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Opportunities Amidst Challenges: Denominations And Rural Ministry, Alvin Luedke
Opportunities Amidst Challenges: Denominations And Rural Ministry, Alvin Luedke
Faculty Publications
The changing social, economic, and religious landscape of rural communities offers denominations an opportunity for demonstrating renewed relevance to congregations in those areas, as denominational leaders and structures help rural congregations identify and meet the mission challenges they now face.
Engaging Evangelism In The Congregation, Pat Taylor Ellison, Patrick R. Keifert
Engaging Evangelism In The Congregation, Pat Taylor Ellison, Patrick R. Keifert
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Forgiveness Of Sins, Steven D. Paulson
Growing Faithful Children In Media Cultures, Mary E. Hess
Growing Faithful Children In Media Cultures, Mary E. Hess
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Preaching The David Story, Rolf A. Jacobson
Preaching The David Story, Rolf A. Jacobson
Faculty Publications
The David story is the longest and most complete biblical treatment of any one human life. This allows the story to speak to many stages of the faith journey. The story is not fully present in the pericopes, but the preacher can choose to use this material in a sermon series to address the spiritual and moral contexts of our age.