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Showing 1 to 20 of 141 for “"church leaders"”.
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Querying the Church: Christian Church Leaders' Perspectives on Homosexuality
… thesis explores the perspectives of Christian church leaders on homosexuality. Sexual orientation, specifically homosexuality, is a highly controversial issue in Christianity. The denominations within Christianity maintain a variety of views which range from outright condemnation to complete …
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Training Chinese house church leaders: Factors influencing leadership development strategies
There is an enormous, urgent, crucial need for leadership training to support the rapid growth of the Chinese house church. This dissertation examines ten factors that should be considered when outsiders, such as Western missionaries, develop effective strategies: (1) economic and geographic …
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Bible storying: A recommended strategy for training church leaders in oral societies
… strategy has been utilized for training local church leaders. Chapter 1 introduces and defines chronological Bible storying and the need for it in oral-society leadership training. An acknowledgment of requiring a new methodology for training oral communicators has produced chronological Bible …
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Appalachian Church Leaders: An IPA Study to Understand Their Experiences with Substance Misuse
… to address the issue. Literature suggests that church leaders may be a potential resource. The goal of the study was to provide a better understanding of the substance misuse epidemic through the eyes of church leaders. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis guided this qualitative study. …
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Engaging Church Leaders in the Reduction of Teen Birth Rate in High Risk Areas
The general metadata -- e.g., title, author, abstract, subject headings, etc. -- is publicly available, but access to the submitted files is restricted to UT Southwestern campus access and/or authorized UT Southwestern users.
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Developing an Adapted HIV/AIDS Training Programme for Church Leaders in Limpopo Province, South Africa
… race, age, ethnicity or geographic location. The church of Africa, which hosts the largest numbers of infected and affected people, is also challenged to be involved in the response against HIV/AIDS epidemic. Church leaders are experiencing difficulties in fulfilling their role in HIV/AIDS …
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Training Church Leaders of the Auburn, Alabama, Community in Biblical Counseling Through the Owen Center
… in biblical counseling for pastors and ministry leaders in Auburn, Alabama, through The Owen Center. Chapter 1 presents the ministry context and history of The Owen Center, a biblical counseling ministry located in Auburn, Alabama, and describes the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides …
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A study of the correlation between servant leadership and ministry satisfaction in church leaders in Alaska
… examines the relationship between servant leadership and ministry satisfaction. The data gathered from this descriptive quantitative study will allow Christian leaders to understand their roles as church leaders in Alaska, and will enable prospective leaders a better understanding of the …
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The role of Coloured church leaders in the anti-apartheid struggle : 16 June 1976-16 June 1986
… Indians and Africans. The tenn Ecumenical Church will refer to the member 'churches of the South African Council of Churches. This includes what is known as the major English-Speaking Churches, such as the Methodist, Congregational, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Anglican Churches. The …
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The efficacy of holistic learning strategies in the development of church leaders in Mozambique : an action research approach
… Mozambique within the educational system of the Church of the Nazarene. Facilitators were trained to use six specific “holistic learning strategies”: group discussions of various types, praxis (as reflection-dialogue-action), teamwork, rehearsing integrity, singing-for-learning and classical …
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The correlation between church leaders' understanding of the issue of child sexual abuse and preventive steps taken within their churches
… relationship between knowledge of faith-based church leaders regarding the facts of child sexual abuse and the practice of child sexual abuse prevention steps utilized within the church. It examined the historical, theological, biblical, and ethical concerns about child sexual abuse and the …
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Navigating Faith-Based Mental Health Support: A Study of Community Church Leaders and Volunteers in Northern Ireland using Case Study Methodology
… impacting individuals and communities. While church doctrines and practices have historically contributed to stigma surrounding mental health, previous studies have also highlighted the potential of churches as supportive environments for individuals with mental illnesses. Based on existing …
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Associating Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence, and Inclusive Leadership: a Correlational Study of Seventh-day Adventist Pastors and Church Leaders in Canada
… <p>In an increasingly polarized world, church leaders are expected to foster inclusion, belonging, and unity within diverse congregations. Inclusive leadership (IL), supported by emotional intelligence (EQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ), may offer a relational leadership posture …
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Problematizing partnership: the experience, perceptions, and insights of Ugandan church leaders in church partnership with Christians overseas, in juxtaposition with the Western literature
… examines the experience and perceptions of church leaders in Mbale, Uganda engaged in ‘local-to-local’ relationships: direct, cross-continental, missional partnerships without mediation by traditional gatekeepers (typically Christian missionaries or ministries). Its findings are then …
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Toward a theological response to prostitution: listening to the voices of women affected by prostitution and of selected church leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
… Ababa, Ethiopia, and of selected evangelical church leaders in that city, could contribute to a life-affirming theological response to prostitution. The thesis engages sociological and theological sources to interpret the data gathered; contextual Bible study sessions provided access to the …
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Intentionally Creating Healthy Organizational Culture in the Local Church: A Multiple Case Study
Church leaders must know how to create healthy culture in their churches. Organizational culture has been a trending topic over the last three decades. In more recent years, church culture has developed out of the greater organizational culture discussion. Much research exists that addresses both …
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Transforming Mission Culture In Church Revitalization: A Mixed Methods Study
The North American church is on the edge of a precipice. The majority of churches are in need of revitalization. As churches turn inward and focus on their own personal preference, needs, and spiritual growth the church loses sight of their partnership and fellowship in the missio Dei. How can …
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Understanding the leadership development experiences of executive church denomination leaders: a phenomenological approach
The challenges faced by executive church leaders, and their denominations, requires knowledge which specifically supports their development as high level leaders. This study builds on “lessons of experience” research and explores the leadership development experiences of executive church …
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An analysis of the challenges hampering the successful implementation of gender based violence policies: A case study of the Kavango East region of Namibia
… stakeholders (regional councillors, traditional leaders, and Church leaders, civil society, government ministries). The empirical data collected from respondents was analysed qualitatively using thematic and content analysis to complement documentary analysis of secondary data. The thematic …
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Shaping Church Culture: Table Fellowship and Teaching in Luke-Acts
… if, how, and in what ways Jesus and early church leaders intentionally shaped the culture of their followers. In Luke, table fellowship was the primary means Jesus used to shape the culture of his followers, as demonstrated through the prominence of eleven meal scenes. In Acts, teaching was …
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