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Assessing Patterns Of Disengagement And Re-Entry In Two Local Congregations Of Churches Of Christ, David Mitchell Malone

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates two congregations among Churches of Christ with a prototype instrument adapted from questions used in a national survey (The Unchurched American, The Princeton Religion Research Center, 1978). The ministry objective for this project thesis is to generate an assessment instrument to be used as a tool for ministry between active and inactive church members.

Specific questions addressed are: what are the patterns of disengagement and re-entry in two local congregations connected with Churches of Christ? Is the disengagement of teenagers and young adults (age 13-24) in each local congregation measurably greater than other recognized age categories over …

A Biblical Program For Building New Self-Love In African American Males And Fathers, Anthony Roach Sr.

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

A training program for building new self-love in African American males and fathers was developed, taught, and implemented. The author made a conscious effort to employ an integrative approach to the curriculum, using both the resources of theology and psychology in its framework.

Leadership In Churches Of Christ In Argentina: Expectations Of National Christians For The Use Of Power By Church Leaders, William Alan Richardson

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

From the earliest arrival of Spaniards in Argentina, strong authoritarian leaders have provided the predominant model for leadership in all arenas. This project/thesis sets out to discover the effects of this history upon the expectations of Argentine Christians for leaders and leadership styles in the churches of Christ, investigating three key questions: Do Argentine Christians prefer authoritative or participa- tive systems of organization in the church? What system of organization is actually employed in the churches of Christ? Is change required?

In order to answer these questions, the study was initiated with an overview of the history of Argentina and …

Inspiring A Church To Dream, Jerry Austin Jenkins

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Reformed Theological Ethics Of Speech Communication, Charles Veenstra

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

This project develops and applies a Biblically-based Reformed theological system of ethics for speech communication.

The dissertation includes a review of literature on ethics in speech communication and indicates that: 1) ethics is a significant concern in the field of speech communication, 2) no single normative ethical theory dominates, 3} each normative ethical theory currently advocated faces significant problems, 4) critical pieces applying normative standards are few, 5) little attention is given to ethics of religious speakers or broadcasters, and 6) the normative ethical theory based in Reformed theology, which is the subject of this dissertation, is undeveloped in the …

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 71, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Administration Documents

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Margaret Posey, David Highbaugh, Nell Brown, Robert Clarke and Franz Strahm,

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 63, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Administration Documents

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Paul Garrett, Horace McMurtry, Finley Grise, John Vincent, Franz Strahm and Helen Hancock.

College Notes-Advice To Ministers, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

In this speech Chapman gives advice to young ministers in regards to their studies and their spiritual development. He counsels them to cultivate a good relationship with their congregation and the community so that they may be more effective as ministers.

College Lectures-The Minister In His Relation To The Community Revised, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This lecture is a revision of an earlier speech. In it Chapman reminds ministers that they are a vital member of their community and should strive to be an active part of it. He cautions that they should go out in the community and join in various organizations, but should remember that their religious duties come first.

College Lectures-The Ordinances, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

Chapman advises students about the importance of the two ordinances of their church, baptism and communion, and how to most effectively perform these two rites to bring out their spiritual meaning most successfully.

College Lectures-The Minister In Our Larger Brotherhood, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This is a revised version of an earlier lecture, "In Our Larger Brotherhood." Both lectures are about the need for greater cooperation between churches locally and around the world. It advocates the establishment of and participation in inter-church and interfaith organizations, but emphasizes that these organizations should not become authoritative bodies and that all power should rest in the individual churches.

College Lectures-Preparation Revised, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This is a revised version of an earlier speech. It advises students to undertake rigorous study to prepare themselves for the ministry. Also advises them in the proper conduct of a successful minister in the community.

College Notes-The Minister, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

There are two parts to this file. First is the speech that was given to students at the First Ministerial Institute. In it Chapman speaks of his own ministerial ambitions and advises the students to fully commit themselves to their chosen profession. The second part is the program for the Ministerial Institute.

College Lectures-The Minister--A Man, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

In this lecture Chapman asks ministers to live their lives in the model of the life of Christ. He advises them on their appearance, manners, and conduct on the pulpit and when relating to the members of their church.

College Lectures-The Minister Revised, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This is a revision of an earlier lecture. In it Chapman addresses ministerial students and advises them on their course to become ministers. He tells them to make sure they are prepared for the financial, mental and spiritual challenges of the ministry. He also admonishes them to be ambitious in making themselves into an example for their congregation but also reminds them to be humble and use the life of Jesus as a guide.

College Lectures-The Minister As A Financier Revised, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This is a revised version of an earlier speech with the same name. In it Chapman advises ministers to be thrifty and save their meager income, as financial problems can be the undoing of a minister. He tells them to spend wisely and to make sure to maintain a home and lifestyle that befits their place in the community while avoiding debt and saving for retirement and emergencies.

College Lectures-Preaching Revised, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This is a revised version of an earlier lecture. In it Chapman gives advice about how to properly prepare and present a sermon. He emphasizes that one should know and be able to read Scripture well, be educated and well-informed, and be poised and well spoken when in the pulpit.

College Notes-The Importance Of Our College, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This speech was presented twice: at the First Christian Church in Pomona; at the Dinner for College Dollar Day at the Santa Ana Church. In it Chapman is trying to get the church congregations interested in California Christian College and impress upon them the importance of relgious education and developing leadership within the church.

College Notes-California Christian College 1930, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

Notes from a speech given at the Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church in Los Angeles about the progress and ideals of California Christian College, as well as some discussion of Chapman's religious views. Also, the program for the occasion.

College Notes-Character Building, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

A speech given in the chapel at California Christian College about the virtues of building and maintaining good character. He claims that good character is the surest route to power and influence and tells listeners that character can be built or destroyed depending upon one's actions.

College Lectures-As An Evangelist, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

A lecture in which Chapman admonishes preachers and pastors to go out and actively evangelize for the church to win new members and ensure old members continue to come to church.

The Ministry From The Layman's Viewpoint, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This is a copy of "The Minister", a lecture that was given as part of a series to the ministerial students at Chapman College. The lecture consists of advice from Chapman of how best to pursue a career in the ministry.

College Lectures-The Minister As A Financier, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

In this speech Chapman advises ministers to be thrifty and save their meager income, as financial problems can be the undoing of a minister. He tells them to spend wisely and to make sure to maintain a home and lifestyle that befits their place in the community while avoiding debt and saving for retirement and emergencies.

College Lectures-In Our Larger Brotherhood, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

A lecture about the need for greater cooperation between churches locally and around the world. It advocates the establishment of and participation in inter-church and interfaith organizations, but emphasizes that these organizations should not become authoritative bodies and that all power should rest in the individual churches.

College Notes-The Church And The College, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

These are notes for a speech given at the Central Christian Church in Glendale, CA, on the importance of Christian colleges in providing leaders for the church and society at large.

College Lectures-The Pastor, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

In this speech Chapman uses the metaphor of a shepherd and his flock to describe the ideal relationship between a minister and his congregation. He says that pastors must be active in managing their flock and be willing to go out of their way to save a "lost sheep". A minister should also call on his members at home and make a great effort to have a personal connection to each and every one.

College Lectures-Preaching, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

Chapman gives advice about how to properly prepare and present a sermon. He emphasizes that one should know and be able to read Scripture well, be educated and well-informed, and be poised and well spoken when in the pulpit

College Lectures-Preparation, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

Given before the ministerial class at California Christian College. Advises the students to undertake rigorous study to prepare themselves for the ministry. Also advises them in the proper conduct of a successful minister in the community.

Special College Lecture-'High Calling' Of The Ministry, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

This was given before the ministerial class at California Christian College. It admonishes young ministers to be well-learned, prepared speakers, to be pious and useful to the congregation, and to not assume any disagreeable habits or mannerisms.

College Notes-Preparation Of Leadership, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman College Lectures

Notes from a speech given at the minister's meeting at the First Christian Church in Los Angeles on the subject of leadership training in the church.