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In Memoriam: Dr. James B. Buskirk (1933–2020), James Shelton, Arden C. Autry Phd, Sally Jo Shelton
In Memoriam: Dr. James B. Buskirk (1933–2020), James Shelton, Arden C. Autry Phd, Sally Jo Shelton
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
James Buskirk is honored as the founding Dean of ORU’s Graduate School of Theology. A Master of Arts degree was already in place; Buskirk was tasked with establishing a Master of Divinity, a Doctor of Ministry, and a PhD in theology—each fully accredited. During his tenure, faculty and student numbers increased along with denominational diversity. The MDiv and DMin achieved accreditation. The PhD was not started, however, as Oral Roberts dealt with competing financial priorities. Roberts’ declared decision not to offer a PhD led to Buskirk’s departure. He remained on good terms personally with Roberts. Buskirk’s effect on others is …
Church Planting, Humanitarian Services, And Christian Holiness In Central India : A Study Of The Life And Mission Of Ernest And Phebe Ward, Shivraj Kumar Mahendra
Church Planting, Humanitarian Services, And Christian Holiness In Central India : A Study Of The Life And Mission Of Ernest And Phebe Ward, Shivraj Kumar Mahendra
ATS Dissertations
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Sickness And Healing : A Critical Analysis Of The Responses Of Christians Within The Methodist/Wesleyan Tradition In Cap-Haitian, Haiti, Guenson Charlot
Sickness And Healing : A Critical Analysis Of The Responses Of Christians Within The Methodist/Wesleyan Tradition In Cap-Haitian, Haiti, Guenson Charlot
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Perceptions Of The Discipleship Process In The Methodist Church In Kenya : A Study On Discipleship In Context Using The Kenyan Experience, Susan Nkatha Barriu Murithi
Perceptions Of The Discipleship Process In The Methodist Church In Kenya : A Study On Discipleship In Context Using The Kenyan Experience, Susan Nkatha Barriu Murithi
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Orthodoxy And The Great Commission In The South Georgia Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Lee Edward Pettis
Orthodoxy And The Great Commission In The South Georgia Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Lee Edward Pettis
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Toward A New Church In A New Africa : A Biographical Study Of Bishop Ralph Edward Dodge 1907-2008, Samuel Dzobo
Toward A New Church In A New Africa : A Biographical Study Of Bishop Ralph Edward Dodge 1907-2008, Samuel Dzobo
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Planting, Transitioning, And Growing Multiethnic Churches, Gloria Young-Eun Kim Fowler
Planting, Transitioning, And Growing Multiethnic Churches, Gloria Young-Eun Kim Fowler
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The Indigenization Of Christian Worship In Urban Liberia : A Key To Christian Discipleship In The United Methodist Church Of Liberia, Isaac Chukpue-Padmore
The Indigenization Of Christian Worship In Urban Liberia : A Key To Christian Discipleship In The United Methodist Church Of Liberia, Isaac Chukpue-Padmore
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Harmonizing Individual And Ecclesiastical Expectations With The Institution Of Theological Education, Meeli Tankler
Harmonizing Individual And Ecclesiastical Expectations With The Institution Of Theological Education, Meeli Tankler
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Historical Support For Early Methodist Views Of Water And Spirit Baptism, Joseph D. Mcpherson
Historical Support For Early Methodist Views Of Water And Spirit Baptism, Joseph D. Mcpherson
The Asbury Journal
This paper is a product of the Wesleyan Studies Summer Seminar for 2011. This program at Asbury Theological Seminary, under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth Collins, provides Wesleyan scholars with a month long intensive opportunity for research, writing, and interacting with other Wesleyan scholars for the furthering of academic knowledge in fields of Wesleyan Studies.
This paper explores the historical theological positions regarding water and Spirit Baptism in early Methodism and how these views diverged in the American Holiness Movement. Early Methodist teaching was more in line with Church history in associating water baptism with the outpouring of the Holy …
The Practical Theology Of The General Rules, Andrew C. Thompson
The Practical Theology Of The General Rules, Andrew C. Thompson
The Asbury Journal
The “General Rules of the United Societies” were a central component of the early Methodist movement under John Wesley’s leadership. Examinations of the General Rules in contemporary literature tend to focus on their role in personal and organizational discipline for early Methodists and for the movement as a whole. Yet a close examination of the rules shows that they served a greater purpose: as the practical theological articulation of how Methodists could expect to experience sanctification in the context of their lives. This crucial aspect of the General Rules’ use can be seen by exploring Wesley’s understanding of the means …
Poetry As The Handmaid Of Piety: Hymns As A Catalyst For Human Development In Early Methodism, Brian Yeich
Poetry As The Handmaid Of Piety: Hymns As A Catalyst For Human Development In Early Methodism, Brian Yeich
The Asbury Journal
In the preface to the 1780 edition o f Hymns for the People Called Methodist, John Wesley stated, 'When Poetry thus keeps its place, as the handmaid of Piety, it shall attain, not a poor perishable 'Wreath, but a crown that fadeth not away."l While John Wesley may have never used the term ''human development," a student of Wesley would quickly observe that Wesley and the early Methodists were focused on the transformation of individual human lives as well as the society in which they lived. This paper explores the connection between the hynmody of early Methodism and …
Wesleyan Discipleship Group : Wesleyan Discipleship As A Catalyst For Equipping Servants, Steven Kayne Pulliam
Wesleyan Discipleship Group : Wesleyan Discipleship As A Catalyst For Equipping Servants, Steven Kayne Pulliam
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Holistic Christian Formation For Enduring Leadership, Robert Stephen Gober
Holistic Christian Formation For Enduring Leadership, Robert Stephen Gober
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Discover Your Wesleyan Dna : A Curriculum For The Wesleyan Methodist Church Of New Zealand, Richard James Waugh
Discover Your Wesleyan Dna : A Curriculum For The Wesleyan Methodist Church Of New Zealand, Richard James Waugh
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Personal Well-Being : Issues Vital To Longevity And Faithfulness In The Pastoral Ministry In The Trinity Annual Conference Of The Methodist Church In Malaysia, Hwai Teik Ong
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The Impact Of The 40 Days Of Purpose Spiritual Growth Campaign In Twelve Churches Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference Of The United Methodist Church, James Nathan Elliott
The Impact Of The 40 Days Of Purpose Spiritual Growth Campaign In Twelve Churches Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference Of The United Methodist Church, James Nathan Elliott
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Developing A Contextual Theology Of Postcolonial Filipino American Diasporic Identity, Ferdinand C. Llenado
Developing A Contextual Theology Of Postcolonial Filipino American Diasporic Identity, Ferdinand C. Llenado
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In Search Of Unity For The Methodist Church In Indonesia, Paw Liang The
In Search Of Unity For The Methodist Church In Indonesia, Paw Liang The
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Towards A Model Of Engagement In The Public Realm For The Methodist Church In Singapore, Kiem-Koik Kwa
Towards A Model Of Engagement In The Public Realm For The Methodist Church In Singapore, Kiem-Koik Kwa
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The Gift Of Prophecy In The United Methodist Church, Keith P. Bohley
The Gift Of Prophecy In The United Methodist Church, Keith P. Bohley
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Staffing With Clergy Teams In The United Methodist Church, J. David Panther
Staffing With Clergy Teams In The United Methodist Church, J. David Panther
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Beauty In Worship : A Paradigm Incorporating Philosophical And Theological Attributes Of Beauty In Assessing Worship, Wayne Allen Price
Beauty In Worship : A Paradigm Incorporating Philosophical And Theological Attributes Of Beauty In Assessing Worship, Wayne Allen Price
ATS Dissertations
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An Apostolic Leadership Model That Enables Pastors To Develop A Passion To Reach The Unchurched, Charles C. Kyker
An Apostolic Leadership Model That Enables Pastors To Develop A Passion To Reach The Unchurched, Charles C. Kyker
ATS Dissertations
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Empowering Methodist Laity In South India For Effective Ministry, Samuel John Royappa
Empowering Methodist Laity In South India For Effective Ministry, Samuel John Royappa
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An Evaluation Of The Christian Believer Study As A Tool For Discipleship And Life Transformation, George M. Wasson
An Evaluation Of The Christian Believer Study As A Tool For Discipleship And Life Transformation, George M. Wasson
ATS Dissertations
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Small Church Revitalization Within The Central Florida District Of The Church Of The Nazarene, George E. Sloan Jr.
Small Church Revitalization Within The Central Florida District Of The Church Of The Nazarene, George E. Sloan Jr.
ATS Dissertations
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Pickett's Fire: The Life, Contribution, Thought, And Legacy Of J. Waskom Pickett, Methodist Missionary To India, Arthur Gene Mcphee
Pickett's Fire: The Life, Contribution, Thought, And Legacy Of J. Waskom Pickett, Methodist Missionary To India, Arthur Gene Mcphee
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Without A Parallel: Reasons For The Expansion Of Early American Methodism (1767 Through 1812), William Price Payne
Without A Parallel: Reasons For The Expansion Of Early American Methodism (1767 Through 1812), William Price Payne
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Crossroads United Methodist Church In Recovery: A Study Of The Incorporation And Effectiveness Of Seven Essential Elements Necessary For Revitalization, Mark Linley Alexander
Crossroads United Methodist Church In Recovery: A Study Of The Incorporation And Effectiveness Of Seven Essential Elements Necessary For Revitalization, Mark Linley Alexander
ATS Dissertations
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