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Showing 1 to 20 of 51 for “"pastoral ministry"”.
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Designing a Biblical Pastoral Ministry that Begins to Make Maturing Disciples at Cleary Baptist Church, Florence, MS
This project is an attempt to design a biblical pastoral ministry that begins to develop maturing disciples. Chapter 1 defines the goals of this project as well as the rationale for the work. Chapter 2 seeks to establish a biblical and theological basis for pastoral ministry. This is accomplished …
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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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Training Men Towards Pastoral Ordination at Watson Memorial Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky
… purpose of this project was to train qualified pastoral candidates at Watson Memorial Baptist Church for ordination to pastoral ministry. Chapter 1 sets forth the purpose, goals, context, rationale, definitions, limitations, delimitations, and research methodology of the project.Chapter 2 …
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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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The Shepherds Institute: A Training Process for Aspiring Elders at Christ Community Church in Gridley, Illinois
In order for an elder to be qualified for pastoral ministry, he must be able to teach sound doctrine not only through verbal instruction but also through his example of modeling godliness in his manner of life. Elders evidence qualification for office over time in the context of the local church …
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Striving for Souls by the Power of God: The Life of Amzi Clarence Dixon
The dissertation is a summary of the life and ministry of A. C. Dixon. The first chapter is a brief introduction of A. C. Dixon. While Dixon's fundamentalist identity is affirmed, this introduction explains how this dissertation intends to improve upon the current historiography: Dixon was 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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Revising the Pastoral Theology Program at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina
This project sought to revise the Pastoral Theology program at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Shepherds Theological Seminary and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of three passages of Scripture (1 …
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Training Lay Leaders at Community of Life Baptist Church in the Fundamentals of a Plural Pastoral Leadership
… Republic in the fundamentals of a plural pastoral leadership. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Community of Life Baptist Church and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical foundation of a plural pastoral leadership based on the exegesis of the …
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Preaching the Gospel as a Means of Pastoral Care at LaGrange Baptist Church, LaGrange, Kentucky
During the years of my pastoral ministry, I have observed many Christians who were unable to find comfort in the gospel when they encountered troubles in their lives. This became a deep concern in two ways. First, my people were hurting, and I could not seem to offer them sufficient help in the …
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Discovering Ministry Best Practices Among Worship Pastors of Canadian Churches With an Attendance of at Least Six Hundred
This research project is intended to gather ministry best practice ideas from worship pastors of Canada’s larger evangelical churches. Demographic and ministry data is useful for worship pastors seeking wisdom in the areas of theology, discipleship, artistry, and leadership. Chapter 1 introduces …
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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 Pastor as a Trinitarian Apologist in the Orations of Gregory the Theologian
… excellence of Gregory’s insistence that proper pastoral ministry includes defense of the Trinity. This chapter concludes with Gregory’s retirement from ministry and his continued defense of the Trinity in retirement. In chapter 6, this study draws to a close by summarizing the main arguments of …
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