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The Developmental Process of Reflection in Youth Ministry
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Conflict Competency of Youth Ministry and Children’s Education Leaders
… of the conflict competency of eight ministry leaders to explore their competence in dealing with conflict pre and post education intervention. Participants were provided with a conflict scenario in a preliminary interview then an online training program featuring six video modules …
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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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Hybrid christian youth ministry: a study of closed-group social media
The youth ministry field has been slow to respond to the rise of social media use among young people, due to concerns that are both practical and theological. Scholars have studied the use of digital forms in Christian ministry and have often formed opposing dystopian/utopian views. Now, the impact …
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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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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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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 Influence of In-Home Family Discipleship and Youth Ministry on Young Adult Disciple Making
… THE INFLUENCE OF IN-HOME FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP AND YOUTH MINISTRY ON YOUNG ADULT DISCIPLE MAKING Daniel Wayne Hinton, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016 Chair: Dr. Brian C. Richardson The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between a student’s youth ministry …
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An assessment of dropout rates of former youth ministry participants in conservative Southern Baptist megachurches
… study was to examine the claim that 70 to 90% of youth ministry 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 …
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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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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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Theological and Ecological Foundations for Youth Ministry in Relation to the Archdiocese of Mbarara, Uganda - East Africa
… Theological and Ecological Foundations for Youth Ministry in Relation to the Archdiocese of Mbarara, Uganda - East Africa. The Archdiocese of Mbarara, located in the traditional kingdom of Nkore in southwestern Uganda, is undergoing societal shift. Due to the pervading influences of Western …
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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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Youth Ministry and Beliefs and Values Among 10- to 19-year-old Students in the Seventh-day Adventist School System in North America
… of empirical study on the relationship between youth ministry and attitudes, beliefs, and values held by young people. We empirically tested the anecdotal evidence that youth ministry is effective in the transmission of beliefs and values. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether …
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The Empirical Development of a Curriculum to Train SDA Professional Youth Leaders
… of this study was to meet the need for SDA youth ministry training by empirically developing a curriculum to train church youth leaders.</p> <p>Method. The instructional product development of Baker and Schutz (1971) was utilized for this research. After the need for the product was …
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A Comparative Analysis of the Church Retention Rate of Christian High School Graduates
… study was to examine the claim that 70 to 90% of youth ministry participants abandon the church after high school graduation. Chapter 1 examines the current statistics related to the church retention of young adults. The research questions used to guide the study are introduced. In order to …
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Leadership Style and Tenure of Youth Ministers: A Mixed Methods Study
ABSTRACT LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TENURE OF YOUTH MINISTERS: A MIXED METHODS STUDY John Ellis Steen, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 Chair: Dr. Brian C. Richardson This research study is an examination of the relationship between leadership styles and the longevity of youth …
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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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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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An analysis of Sunday School factors leading to effective assimilation in selected Baptist churches in Georgia
… has explored factors within the Sunday School ministry that contribute to the process of church membership assimilation. The research addresses the reality that Sunday School is an effective tool for assimilation when executed with intention for evangelism and assimilation. The research has …
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