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Saving The Sheep, Preserving The Fruit: A Plan Of Christian Education For The Millennials And Beyond In The Midwest Wesleyan Church, Keith Studebaker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis involved a ministry plan for adequately preparing preteen youth in the Midwestern Wesleyan Church denomination. The goal was to ground those youth in their relationship with God until their relationship with Him and His Church will persist through their teenage years and beyond. The topic is crucial in view of the marked exodus of youth from the evangelical church by their late teenage years, often never to return. Data were collected to show what is actually being provided currently to preteen youth in Midwestern Wesleyan local churches through a mixed-methods survey of pastors or Christian education leaders in …

Body-And-Soul: Embodied Participation Of The Laity In The Divine Service, Aaron Roggow

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Roggow, Aaron, W. “BODY-AND-SOUL: EMBODIED PARTICIPATION OF THE LAITY IN THE DIVINE SERVICE.” Master’s thesis, Concordia Seminary, 2018. 96 pp.

Since God has created us as body-and-soul creatures, it follows that worship of Him is not only spiritual but also physical in essence and in practice. The resurrection of Jesus Christ in the flesh points to the holistic nature of our faith; as such, the physicality of our worship is a fruit of this faith in an incarnate Lord. The benefits of bodily movement and gesture associated with the Word in Christian worship are a vitally important part of worship …

The Salvation Of The Household In Lukian Theology A Tool For Mission And Evangelism In The West African Church; Acts 16:25-34 As A Case Study, Jean Baptiste Mberebe

Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation

Mberebe, Jean Baptiste. “The Salvation fo the Household in Lukan Theology: A Tool for Mission and Evangelism in the West African Church, Acts 16:25-34 as a Case Study.” Ph.D. diss., Concordia Seminary, 2018. 251 pp.

What is the “salvation of the household” in Lukan theology? What does it mean for mission and evangelism in the West African context? These are the questions the author is attempting to answer, and in so doing he hopes to draw the attention of the reader, both in the West, and especially in Africa, on the nature of salvation-that the nature of salvation is not …

Nothing New In Spiritual Direction?, Albrecht Nyce O.S.B.

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The Art Of Dying As The Art Of Living: Exploring Buddhist Death Meditation As A Path To Human Flourishing, Kayla Stock

Obsculta

Can spiritual practices that inform our ideas about death alleviate fear of death? Can they lead to human flourishing? To explore these questions, I will examine the Buddhist practice of death meditation, assessing the practice both theologically and scientifically, then discussing the merits of this practice toward the purposes of human flourishing. I will end with an exploration of the potential ministerial applications of Buddhist death meditation.

"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

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”.

Stott's "Between Two Worlds, The Challenge Of Preaching Today" (Book Review), Dale R. Jensen

The Christian Librarian

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Last's "The Christmas Virtues" (Book Review), Deborah R. Hunt

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Cunningham's "Dancing Like Bees: 31 Steps To De-Stress, Delight, And Dance Like Bees" (Book Review), Cindy Hyer

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Pasquarello's "Dietrich: Bonhoeffer And The Theology Of A Preaching Life" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck

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Van Eman's "Disruptive Discipleship: The Power Of Breaking Routine To Kickstart Your Faith" (Book Review), Noelle C. Keller

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Pier's "Disruptive Generosity: Stories Of Transforming Cities Through Strategic Giving" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens

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

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

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

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Wright's "Let The Gospels Preach The Gospel" (Book Review), Rebekah Phillips

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

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Allen's "Nothing To Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Role Of The Church In Restorative Justice : Sex Trafficking Of Children And Young Girls In Karnataka, Roopa Anand

ATS Dissertations

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Transitioning To Multi-Site : A Model For Transitioning Wesley United Methodist Church To A Multi-Site Church, Adam Seth Hilderbrandt

ATS Dissertations

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Embracing Learner Evangelism : Bar Poker Community Insights For Minnesota United Methodists, Frederick S.E. Vanderwerf

ATS Dissertations

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Orthodoxy And The Great Commission In The South Georgia Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Lee Edward Pettis

ATS Dissertations

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