Equipping the Leaders of the Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, in Evangelism Follow-Up

The purpose of this project was to equip leaders of the Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, in evangelism follow-up. Chapter 1 presents the purpose, goals, context, rationale, definitions, limitations, delimitations, and research methodology of the project. Chapter 2 develops the biblical and theological basis for evangelism follow-up by examining church practices, scriptural calls to hospitality, wise Christian conduct, and biblical mandates for equipping leaders. Chapter 3 presents the historical and contemporary perspectives. It highlights Devereux Jarratt, Ellen G. White, and Billy Graham and presents guest care practices, barriers, practical follow-up steps, and a training framework. Chapter 4 describes project design, preparation, implementation, and curriculum content. Chapter 5 evaluates the purpose and goals, identifies its strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with reflections on future changes and theological and personal reflections.

Grantor dc:publisher

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2026

Author dc:creator

• Matthew, Hesketh Nathaniel

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Klaassen, John M.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10392/7613

OAI record oai:identifier

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