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Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
Anglican Church Planting Essentials For The 21st Century : A Study In Acts 2, Anglicanism, And British Missionary History, Kris Mcdaniel
Anglican Church Planting Essentials For The 21st Century : A Study In Acts 2, Anglicanism, And British Missionary History, Kris Mcdaniel
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Extent Of Adoption Of The Servant Leadership Model In The Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) : A Case Study Of Three Dioceses, Edmund E. Akanya
The Extent Of Adoption Of The Servant Leadership Model In The Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) : A Case Study Of Three Dioceses, Edmund E. Akanya
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Visible Practices Of Christian Community In Online Video Small Groups, Joel Peter Jupp
Visible Practices Of Christian Community In Online Video Small Groups, Joel Peter Jupp
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Rebooting Your Walk With Jesus : The Rediscovery Of A Young Indian International Migrant As A Christ-Follower, Jacob Mathew
Rebooting Your Walk With Jesus : The Rediscovery Of A Young Indian International Migrant As A Christ-Follower, Jacob Mathew
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Antidote For Emerging Neopaganism : Developing A Discipleship Strategy That Calls For Faith In God In A Growing Congregation, Victor O. Olaosebikan
Antidote For Emerging Neopaganism : Developing A Discipleship Strategy That Calls For Faith In God In A Growing Congregation, Victor O. Olaosebikan
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Progressing From Corruption To Fidelity : An Exploration Of Church-Initiated Agentry In Nigerian Society, Babatunde Oladimeji
Progressing From Corruption To Fidelity : An Exploration Of Church-Initiated Agentry In Nigerian Society, Babatunde Oladimeji
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Missional Fidelity Of Movein : An Intentional Christian Mission Movement To Unreached Immigrants To North American, Micah Kim
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
We Preach Christ : Recovering The Gospel In Christian Preaching, Richard G. Hutchison
We Preach Christ : Recovering The Gospel In Christian Preaching, Richard G. Hutchison
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Practice Of A Spiritual Formation Program To Strengthen Christian Maturity In Sri Lankan House Church Leaders, Lohan C.A. Bibile
The Practice Of A Spiritual Formation Program To Strengthen Christian Maturity In Sri Lankan House Church Leaders, Lohan C.A. Bibile
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
From Entrance To Engagement : Experiences That Connect New Attendees In A Faith Community, Alan E. Johnson
From Entrance To Engagement : Experiences That Connect New Attendees In A Faith Community, Alan E. Johnson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch
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.
Curriculum Mapping: Nad Undergraduate Pastoral Education Core Qualities, Glynis M. Bradfield
Curriculum Mapping: Nad Undergraduate Pastoral Education Core Qualities, Glynis M. Bradfield
Faculty Publications
A curriculum map is always a work in progress, an analysis, communication, and planning tool.
Easter 5 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
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.
Mercy Vs. Justice - Blood Of The Lamb, Ryan Murphy
Mercy Vs. Justice - Blood Of The Lamb, Ryan Murphy
Honors Projects
How did Christ's death save us? The Atonement is a Christian doctrine which has been heavily debated in how it should be understood since the beginnings of Christianity. This analysis covers the theological theories of the Atonement, narrates a Catholic layman's personal understanding that is based on scholarly research and is kept within the bounds of Catholic doctrine, and summarizes the thoughts and feelings of surveyed college-age Christians on the subject.
Opening Your Door And Dinner Table As Evangelism, Gary Alan Fox
Opening Your Door And Dinner Table As Evangelism, Gary Alan Fox
Doctor of Ministry Projects and Theses
With the decline of membership in most mainline denominational churches, can people with no religious affiliation, or who have left the church, or who want nothing to do with the church, enter into a relationship with God through community in small neighborhood groups meeting in homes? The problem for most mainline churches is that small groups are viewed as only being for short term Bible Study or information gathering. Yet, a life transforming encounter with God often happens through long-term small groups that are focused on relationship building and life stage support as the primary focus. It is in community …
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
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
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
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 …
From Orphan To Child Of God: Pentecostal Theologizing As A Channel Of Social Transformation In Mozambique, Jeremy Bone, Samuel Lee
From Orphan To Child Of God: Pentecostal Theologizing As A Channel Of Social Transformation In Mozambique, Jeremy Bone, Samuel Lee
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Heidi and Rolland Baker, founders of Mozambican-based Iris Global, have been influential in developing a distinctively pentecostal framework for holistic mission. While evangelism and social work are now widely seen as integrated processes, pentecostalism demands attention also to the supernatural. This paper posits that the theological convictions of the Bakers have served as a launching pad for their holistic care of orphans in Mozambique. Because pentecostal movements are rooted in experience, pneumatic theologizing presupposes praxis. This paper will initially examine three theological impulses at the core of Iris Global: pentecostalism, revivalism, and incarnational love. These theological impulses are then weaved …
A Historical And Hermeneutical Approach To The Vice-Lists: A Pauline Perspective, Mark Hall
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
Front Matter, Spiritus Editorial Board
Front Matter, Spiritus Editorial Board
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
The Influence Of Religion On The Criminal Behavior Of Emerging Adults, Christopher Salvatore, Gabriel Rubin
The Influence Of Religion On The Criminal Behavior Of Emerging Adults, Christopher Salvatore, Gabriel Rubin
Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
Recent generations of young adults are experiencing a new life course stage: emerging adulthood. During this ‘new’ stage of the life course, traditional social bonds and turning points may not be present, may be delayed, or may not operate in the same manner as they have for prior generations. One such bond, religion, is examined here. Focusing on the United States, emerging adulthood is investigated as a distinct stage of the life course. The criminality of emerging adults is presented, a theoretical examination of the relationship between religion and crime is provided, the role of religion in emerging adults’ lives …
Easter 3 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Easter 3 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Easter 2 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Easter 2 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt
Sunday's Sermon
This PDF comments on the Propers for the Second Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.
Faith Formation For Families In A Post-Programmatic Era, Susan Megrund
Faith Formation For Families In A Post-Programmatic Era, Susan Megrund
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This thesis project sought to answer the question: What are effective ways for congregations to engage in ways of faith formation that encourage spiritual growth and Christian identity in over-programmed families, so they may see God as an active subject in their daily lives? The research in this thesis included case studies from the current congregation I am serving in, and other selected congregations. While implementing my research, I discovered that we struggle to find the right language around how to address the issue of busy families. When asking colleagues for input, the responses went back to the implementation of …
Perichoretic Worship: Cultivating Relationships With The Triune God, With One Another, And With The World, Greg G. Busboom
Perichoretic Worship: Cultivating Relationships With The Triune God, With One Another, And With The World, Greg G. Busboom
Doctor of Ministry Theses
A Participatory Action Research (PAR) study focusing on perichoretic worship as a way of cultivating holy relationship with the Triune God, with others, and with the world. Theoretical lenses include ritual studies, Faith Development Theory, and personhood in social relationships. Theological lenses include perichoresis, Lutheran worship, and faith practices. Using both quantitative and qualitative research, the study explores the practice of Christian worship in a large Lutheran congregation and seeks to grow active participation in the missional work of the Triune God through worship grounded in Word and Sacrament. Presents the Triune God as the active subject of Christian worship.
God’S Beautiful Mission: Missional Church And Leadership In The Light Of Theological Aesthetics, M. Scott Boren
God’S Beautiful Mission: Missional Church And Leadership In The Light Of Theological Aesthetics, M. Scott Boren
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This project seeks to ascertain how pastoral leaders who have been trained in missional theology have led in a way that has been influenced by theological aesthetics. The view of missional leadership here is built upon a re-imagination of missio Dei and missional church that is informed by theological aesthetics. This theology of beauty is based upon the work of Gregory A. Boyd, Jonathan Edwards, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This proposal seeks to advance the views of the missional church rooted in the work of Lesslie Newbigin and advanced by Craig Van Gelder, Alan Roxburgh, and Pat …
Lutheran Higher Education In A Secular Age: Religious Identity And Mission At Elca Colleges And Universities, Brian A.F. Beckstrom
Lutheran Higher Education In A Secular Age: Religious Identity And Mission At Elca Colleges And Universities, Brian A.F. Beckstrom
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This exploratory mixed methods case study examined the relationship between espoused and perceived religious identity and mission at five colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America through the lenses of secularization theory, missional leadership, ecclesiology, Trinitarian theology, adaptive leadership, and challenges in the higher education market. Results indicated that humanism is the primary means of describing religious identity and mission at ELCA schools and there are widely varying assumptions about what it means to be a college or university of the church. Advocates and skeptics of the institution’s religious identity and mission interpret reality through the lens …