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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Church work with youth"”.
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The relationship of adolescent perceptions of peer acceptance and motivation to participate in the local congregation
… of peer acceptance and their desire to be active within their local congregation in the churches where they are members. Data was based on open-ended interviews with 20 teenagers in the age range of 13 to 18 who are members of Southern Baptist churches within the state of Tennessee. The interviews …
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A descriptive analysis of youth ministry programs in selected academic institutions
Youth ministry as an academic discipline is relatively new. Many academic institutions already have youth ministry programs, some more advanced than others, and others are considering establishing youth ministry programs to meet the growing need for training theologically grounded practitioners of …
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The longevity of youth ministers in relationship to personal characteristics and leadership techniques
… study was to investigate the extended tenures of youth ministers, their common characteristics, as well as, their leadership techniques. The researcher defined expert, leadership techniques, longevity, organizational climate factors, spiritual gifts, and youth minister. This research addressed and …
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An analysis of S.B.C. youth ministry programmatic values investigated through financial expenditures and ministerial activities
… the programmatic values of Southern Baptist youth ministries, providing a descriptive analysis of youth ministries' core values communicated through programmatic methodology. To accomplish this aim, the researcher examined youth ministry mission statements, financial expenditures, and …
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The role of critical thinking in youth ministry leadership praxis: A grounded theory
… of the critical thinking abilities of youth ministers in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) denomination in leadership praxis and develops a grounded theory to explain the findings. Chapter 1 identifies the research concern which is the significance of critical thinking in the …
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A 360-degree analysis of the leadership styles of Southern Baptist ministers of youth
… styles of Southern Baptist ministers of youth. Many experts in the field of youth ministry agree that there is a current crisis in this field. Though many possible causes and combinations of causes have been suggested, the common thread linking all of these is leadership. How a leader …
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Influences of parents, peers, and leaders on selected adolescent attitudes toward personal Bible study
… a brief overview of the study's design, along with explanations of the population, sample, data collection, statistical procedures, and a critique of the methodology. Chapter 4 presents an analysis of the data collected from the study. In general, significant relationships were found between …
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An analysis of youth ministers' perceptions of character qualities, leadership competencies, and leadership flaws that facilitate or hinder effective youth ministry
This study is an examination of the perceptions youth ministers have regarding the character qualities and leadership competencies needed for effective youth ministry. The study also examines the perception that youth ministers have regarding potential leadership flaws that may lead to ineffective …
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The relationship between youth ministry involvement and faith maturity in first-year students in a Christian college
One of the central priorities for youth ministry professionals, both pastors and parachurch workers, is the development of mature faith in adolescents. Research on adolescent religiosity has provided some insight into the nature of adolescent religious participation, the effect that religious …
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An examination of short-term missions as a strategic component in youth ministry programming
… study examines the use of short-term missions in youth ministry programming. The intent of the research was to determine if short-term mission experiences serve well as a strategic component in youth ministry programming as a method of aiding the Christian formation and maturation of participants. …
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The relationship between transformational leadership in youth ministry and faith maturity of freshmen college students
… that faith maturity is an essential part of what youth ministry leaders seek to accomplish in their work with adolescents. Research has proven that adult leaders do have a substantial degree of influence on adolescents and their development including their faith formation. Additionally, James …
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A Comprehensive Program Description and Recommendations for the Del Rosa Youth Program
… services and goods from nongovernmental sources. Churches and faith based organizations, such as the Del Rosa Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, have been bridging the gap for families seeking assistance, particularly in the area of youth services. The Del Rosa Youth Program, an outreach program …