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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"Church work."”.
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The role of the Christian church in South African society : with scriptural focus on the care of widows and orphans
… from the documented ministry of the early Church, described by Luke in the Acts of the Apostles. A comparative analysis is presented in this dissertation. A brief review is made of the Christian Church in South Africa, with reference to early Christian missionaries who helped establish the …
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An assessment of dropout rates of former youth ministry participants in conservative Southern Baptist megachurches
… graduates from conservative Southern Baptist churches leave the church after high school graduation. In order to accomplish this goal, the researcher compared current levels of church involvement among young adults with their youth ministry commitment levels to look for significant …
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The relationship between a church's discipleship practices and the development of maturing disciples
… relationship between discipleship practices a church employs and the spiritual maturation of disciples. The first chapter explores the research concern and poses seven research questions that explore the relationship between specific discipleship practices and the spiritual maturity of …
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Relationships Among Expectations of Reentry Problems of International Students Living in On-Campus Apartments and Off-Campus Housing at Andrews University and Selected Student Characteristics
… political conditions, professional aspects and church work adjustment. Professional integration is an issue of primary concern.</p>
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The relationship of adolescent perceptions of peer acceptance and motivation to participate in the local congregation
… 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 were recorded and coded allowing …
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The relationship between transformational leadership in youth ministry and faith maturity of freshmen college students
… 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 McGregor Burns in his influential works introduces …
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Perceptions of Builder women's contributions to intergenerational mentoring relationships in the Presbyterian Church in America
… perceptions of their contributions to the church. These factors benefit younger women in understanding how to initiate contact with older women and how to minister to them. The methodological design of the project includes two phases, the ethnographic phase for questionnaire interviews of a …
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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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A study of churches as a source of support for families with children on the autism spectrum
… Delimiting the scope of this study to Christian churches in a mid-size metropolitan area in the South, this project used a case study to understand the level of support one family with a child on the autism spectrum experienced in the churches they have attended. Staff members from the family’s …
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River Plate College : an Historical Study of a Missionary Institution, 1898-1951
… education, to be fully converted, and to become workers in the Seventh-day Adventist church.</p> <p>2. River Plate College was established by Adventist believers residing in Argentina with donations given by themselves.</p> <p>3. An important characteristic of River Plate College was the …
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An analysis of selected factors influencing evangelical college students' intensity of involvement in local churches
… college students participate, or not, in local churches while they attend Christian colleges? This study was designed to investigate and help answer this question through an analysis of selected factors that influence evangelical college students' intensity of involvement in local churches …
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Twice Forty Years Of Learning: An Educational Biography of Robert Reid Howison (1820-1906)
… of education, such as family, school, church, work, as well as his self-initiated learning and membership in a learning society. Chapter Two analyzes Howison's learning experiences during his prime adult years, 1841-1870, and discusses how, as an adult, family became less of an …
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Implementation of strategic planning in church ministry
… between strategy execution and its impact on church leadership as indicated by the church's growth or non-growth. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the context, research problem and research questions. Chapter 2 begins with a biblical and theological basis for strategy. The latter portion of …
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The longevity of youth ministers in relationship to personal characteristics and leadership techniques
… the research can be applied and implemented into churches and institutions to help youth ministers know what to expect if they are going to remain in youth ministry long-term will also be addressed. Further research into spiritual giftedness, leadership techniques, ministerial calling, and …
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Heartland Sonshine: A Thriving Rural Church and Community
xi, 236 leaves. Advisor: Dale Patrick.
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An analysis of S.B.C. youth ministry programmatic values investigated through financial expenditures and ministerial activities
The purpose of this study was to investigate 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 …
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The role of critical thinking in youth ministry leadership praxis: A grounded theory
… and corporate in nature and may provide groundwork for additional inquiry into the nature of critical thinking use by the youth ministry professional serving in the local church and the possible consequence to youth ministry dedicated to the discovery and winning process of teens to the gospel …
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A 360-degree analysis of the leadership styles of Southern Baptist ministers of youth
… of leadership style, which is the focus of this work. A review of the literature including the theological basis of: church, a theology of Christian education, a biblical view of human development, youth ministry, and leadership as well as spiritual gifts are covered. Biblical models of …
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Effective Practices for Training Parents in Family Discipleship: A Mixed Methods Study
The churches concern for the youth and children is not a new concern. This concern has been a topic of the church for many generations. The church has responded in the past by establishing programs such as Sunday school and youth group. Of more recent years, the church has sought ways in which to …
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