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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"pastoral ministry"”.
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The Singing Lion of London: Hymnody as a Pedagogical And Doxological Tool in The Pastoral Ministry of Charles Spurgeon
… and extensive role of hymns in Spurgeon’s pastoral ministry, preaching, and editorial work in his hymnal, Our Own Hymn-book (1866). Original research consisted of an examination of his complete sermon output in the years 1866-1875 and compilation of a database of all hymn quotations and …
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Measuring The Perceived Effectiveness Of Five Selected Professional Courses Taken By Alumni Theology Majors And How They Are Related To Selective Demographics: A Mixed Methods Study
… students to meet the many challenges of pastoral ministry in a rapidly changing world. However, to date there has been little published research addressing the effectiveness of undergraduate theological education. Furthermore, changes implemented in the theological education program at …
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Friendship and authority in the pastoral office: a Christological approach
… relationship of friendship and authority in the pastoral office. In the contemporary Western world, friendship and authority are fluid terms increasingly being perceived as tensive realities, the former indicating a casual, mutual relationship between equals, and the latter calling to mind a …
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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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A Quantitative Analysis of God Attachment and the Christian Faith and Life Among Evangelical Christians
… Implications for Christian psychology and pastoral ministry were also discussed.
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Sanctae Famulae Dei: Towards a Reading of Augustine's Female Martyrs
… his moral and theological writings, and his pastoral ministry, this study explores how Augustine used the female martyrs to contemplate, articulate, and communicate theological beliefs, ecclesiological concerns, eschatological hopes, and moral teachings.
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“Eminent Spirituality and Eminent Usefulness”: Andrew Fuller’s Contribution to the Revitalization of the Particular Baptists in the Long Eighteenth Century
… be attended with eminent usefulness in the ministry. Chapter 1 introduces the thesis and argues that this foundational conviction drove Fuller and made him an effective instrument of renewal in Particular Baptist life in the long eighteenth century. Chapter 2 outlines the decline experienced …
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The Doctor of Ministry: The Impact of Martyn Lloyd-Jones' Medical Training on His Homiletical Methodology
… how Lloyd-Jones' medical training shaped his pastoral ministry in a more general fashion by demonstrating that in all of his ministerial activities he was always `The Doctor.' And Chapter 8 offers some concluding reflections.
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The Ministry of Robert Hall, Jr.: The Preacher as Theological Exemplar and Cultural Celebrity
This dissertation examines the way the life and ministry of Robert Hall, Jr. (1764-1831) functioned as both a theological exemplar and a cultural celebrity. Chapter 1 sets forth the thesis and defines its terminology and introduces the research methodology and the limitations of the project. …
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Christian Family As Church? Inquiry, Analysis, and Pastoral Implications
… reflect upon some implications for theology and pastoral ministry. Beginning with The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (1964) and ending with A Family Perspective In Church and Society: A Manual For All Pastoral Leaders (1988), the dissertation attempts to clarify the meaning and use of the …
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The preaching of John Newton (1725-1807): a gospel-centric, pastoral homiletic of biblical exposition
This dissertation examines the preaching ministry of John Newton as a model of biblical exposition that was guided by a gospel-centric, pastoral homiletic. Chapter 1 defines the thesis of this dissertation , introduces the subject of this dissertation by surveying the scholarly work that has …
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The Ministry of Dan Kimball: A Model for Reaching Emerging Generations
THE MINISTRY OF DAN KIMBALL: A MODEL FOR REACHING EMERGING GENERATIONS Blake Thomas Ring, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011 Chair: Dr. Charles E. Lawless, Jr. This dissertation examines the ministry of Dan Kimball to determine if his ministry is a contributing model for …
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Pastoral Training Approaches in the Local Church: A Multi-Case Study
… Many church leaders may not be aware of existing pastoral training options, may need ideas on how to get started, or may desire help with strengthening their existing approach. The literature review reveals that although many authors demonstrate the need for pastoral training in the local church, …
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A comparative analysis of younger and older pastors' perceptions of leadership
… concerning the substitution of a CEO model of pastoral ministry. This question caused the researcher to examine a literature base to establish the credibility of the criticism. Pertinent literature was examined regarding the use of metaphor to describe leadership, biblical and exegetical …
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The Apologetics of Thomas Chalmers: The influences, methods, and effects of chalmers’ rebuttals to objections to christianity
… Chalmers (1780-1847) primarily focus on his pastoral ministry and role in the formation of the Free Church of Scotland, passing over his apologetic and theological endeavours. Consequently, the contents and methodologies of Chalmers’ arguments have not been thoroughly researched. This study …
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A critical examination of Bruce W. Thielemann’s need-centered approach to preaching
… the reader with Thielemann’s life and ministry and reveals a man dedicated to preaching aimed at addressing the needs of his listeners. Chapter two explores Thielemann’s neo-orthodox theology of preaching, which was the foundation for his need-centered philosophy of homiletics and …
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Pastoral Training Approaches in the Local Church: A Multi-Case Study
… church leaders may not be aware of available pastoral training options, may need ideas on how to get started, or may want help strengthening their existing approach. The literature review reveals that although many authors demonstrate the need for pastoral training in the local church, there …
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An Analysis of John Stott's Understanding of the Theological Relationship between Evangelism and Social Responsibility
… responsibility from the perspective of his pastoral ministry. Stott's role as rector at All Souls, Langham Place in London provided the ministry framework for Stott's practice and theology of evangelism. Furthermore, while in his role as pastor, Stott's views on social responsibility began …
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The integration of apologetics and evangelism in the ministry of Reuben Archer Torrey
… integration of apologetics and evangelism in the ministry of Reuben Archer Torrey (1856-1928). Chapter 1 introduces Torrey's ministry through selections of his using apologetics in evangelistic encounters. Previous Torrey research is referenced to establish the scholarly framework for this …
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The Pastoral Theology of the Apostolic Fathers
… possessed a stable and unified theology of pastoral identity and work. Historic studies of early Christian leadership sought to justify present ecclesiological structures from apostolic and postapostolic texts, finding mutually exclusive leadership patterns in the New Testament and Apostolic …
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