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A Divine Assignment: Church Supports For Caretakers And Children Impacted By Disabilities, Pamela Scretchen

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

How can the church provide leadership in the area of inclusion and offer families a place of refuge and support? How does the church care for and teach children with disabilities? As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, I have partnered with congregations to start programs for families impacted by disabilities. Here, we show how a family affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder challenged their church to provide a sustainable program. There is hope that the church can lead inclusion efforts and develop special needs support for caretakers. The article reveals one family’s journey in returning to worship with their autistic son and …

The Spiritual Impact Of Disability On Parents And Caregivers, Grant Azbell

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This study was designed to examine the impact of disability on the faith and faith communities of parents and caregivers of persons experiencing disability. This study proceeded by asking nine parents or caregivers of persons experiencing disability a series of seven questions to evaluate the impact of disability on their faith and on their relationship to their faith community. The interviews were conducted on Zoom and the recordings were transcribed and coded to observe discernable patterns and themes amongst the participants. What emerged from the data is important for ministers, church leaders, and anyone wanting to know more about the …

Executing Vision: Operationalizing The Vision Statement Of Logos Preparatory Academy In Sugar Land, Texas, Jason Henderson

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This thesis addresses the problem of finding a way to operationalize the vision statement of Logos Preparatory Academy. Logos Preparatory Academy (Logos Prep) is a school of around six hundred students located in Sugar Land, Texas. After interviewing some of the school founders and student leadership and examining documents from the founding of the school, it became evident Logos Prep is a school in need of a more efficient and effective way to execute the vision statement of “Families and students making an impact for Christ” through the goals set forth in their Portrait of a Graduate. Using the works …

Refining The Eden Community’S Pathways For Shaping Regenerative Christian Culture In The Apprenticeship For Regenerative Culture, Laura Callarman

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This Doctor of Ministry thesis presents a project designed to meet a need of the Eden Community, an intentional Christian community, regarding the pathways it uses to shape regenerative Christian culture among college students in its apprenticeship program, ARC. In this thesis, I connect the pragmatic aims of the Eden Community to theological foundations regarding the importance of ecclesial diversity and creative contextualization, features that empower the church to embody a variety of life-giving “alternative stories” with the capacity to present the gospel as truly good news to the entire world.

In this project, a team of nine stakeholders met …

Original Free Will Baptist Clergy Role Stress: A Definition And Its Emotional Consequences, Dustin R. Bannister

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The role of a clergyperson is often understood as one that creates a connection between the human and the divine, faith and God. However, such a vast role is typically executed in specific ways, such as leading Bible studies, visiting the sick, leading worship, and the act of preaching. At times, such a role demands even more nuanced behaviors based upon the context, population, and time. As this study posited, the problem is that such a multiplicity of clergy expectations inevitably create role stress, as understood through the constructs of role ambiguity and role conflict. In particular, how one might …

Teachers' Perceptions Of The Role Of Teacher-Parent Partnerships That Best Benefit Students In A Parochial College Preparatory High School, Sarah H. Gates

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

Current research on teacher–parent partnerships has increasingly focused on early childhood education. This transcendental phenomenological study expanded and extended the understanding of effective teacher–parent partnerships in secondary education at a parochial college preparatory high school. According to Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory (BST), academic growth and development in late adolescents are impacted by the overlapping systems of influence: the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify secondary educators’ perceptions of teacher–parent partnerships that best benefit students. Faculty at a parochial college preparatory high school were asked about their perceptions of parental involvement …

George Phillip Holt, Sr. Papers, 1971-1972, G. P. Holt

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

Finding aid for the George Phillip Holt, Sr. Papers, 1971-1972.

Morlan And Gray Family Papers, (1915-2010), C. G. Gray, G. C. Morlan, Barbara Morlan Gray

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

David Edwin Harrell, Jr. Papers, 1923-2017, David Edwin Harrell Jr

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Ila Duncan Sewell Papers, 1921-1924, Ila Duncan Sewell

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Ora Mae Curry Papers, (1917-1921), Ora Mae Curry

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Finding Aid For Elsie Green Dement Papers, (1928-1934), Elsie Beatrice Green Dement

Elsie Beatrice Green Dement Papers

Finding aid for the Elsie Green Dement Papers, (1928-1934).

Finding Aid For Sabinal Christian College (Sabinal, Tx) Records, (1905-1922), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

Sabinal Christian College (Sabinal, TX) Records

Finding aid for the Sabinal Christian College (Sabinal, TX) Records, (1905-1922).

Finding Aid For Ila Duncan Sewell Papers, Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

Ila Duncan Sewell Papers

Finding aid for the Ila Duncan Sewell Papers, (1921-1924).

Finding Aid For Edward Washington Mcmillan Papers, (1863-1986), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

Edward Washington McMillan Papers

Finding aid for the Edward Washington McMillan Papers, (1863-1986).

Theophilus Brown Larimore Papers, 1907-1935, Theophilus Brown Larimore

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Christian Scholars' Conference Records, 1981-2009, Christian Scholars' Conference

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Finding Aid For Christian Scholars Conference Records, (1981-2009), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Finding aid for the Christian Scholars Conference Records, (1981-2009).

Ethel Lorraine Webb Small Papers, 1960-1980, Ethel Lorraine Webb Small

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Implementing Vocational Training At Escuela Quiteña De Estudios Bíblicos, Joshua K. Marcum

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This DMin project addressed the problem of the absence of a viable training model to equip graduates of EQEB (Escuela Quiteña de Estudios Biblicos) for self-sustaining ministry. Based upon a theology of vocation, the project implemented and evaluated the inclusion of a technical-skills component to EQEB’s current seminary training. The project followed the integration of sixteen EQEB students in the vocational program implemented during the 2015-2016 school year. Qualitative research data gathered from five group interviews with these students, my own field notes, and a faculty interview provided the substance upon which I based the project´s findings. Over a seven-month …

Reframing Poverty For Christian Students, James Hensley

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This paper presents a project in which I led a group of students at a suburban Christian school in experiences that challenged them to be more engaged with those in their community who are experiencing an economic disadvantage. At the outset, the two presenting problems were: (1) a lack of experience with those who are at an economic disadvantage; and (2) a prevalence of troubling attitudes about poverty, namely, ambivalence toward helping people who live in poverty. A lack of concern for the poor is contrary to the teachings of Jesus. In response to this problem, two teachers and I …

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1994, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Christian Scholars Conference held at Pepperdine University from July 20-22, 1994. The theme for the conference was "Through the Eyes of Faith."

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1989, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference that took place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California from July 19-21, 1989.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1988, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Christian Scholars Conference that took place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California from July 20-22, 1988.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1987, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for Christian Scholars Conference that took place at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California from July 22-24, 1987.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1986, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference held at Abilene Christian University from July 17-19, 1986. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1985, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the Christian Scholars Conference held at Abilene Christian University from July 19-21, 1985. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Christian Scholars Conference Brochure 1984, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Brochure for the 4th annual Christian Scholars Conference which was held from July 20-22, 1984 at Abilene Christian University. The three themes for the year were: From Exegesis to Theology, Professional Ethics, and Restoration Heritage: Theology and Ethics.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1984, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program from the Christian Scholars Conference held from July 20-22, 1984 at Abilene Christian University. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.

Christian Scholars Conference Program 1983, Christian Scholars Conference

Christian Scholars Conference Records

Program for the 3rd annual Christian Scholars Conference that was held at Abilene Christian University from July 22-24, 1983. The Christian Scholars Conference was held prior to the Bible Teachers Workshop.