Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Projectshttp://hdl.handle.net/11558/9942024-03-28T18:39:04Z2024-03-28T18:39:04ZVoices at the Table: Communion Meditations Based on the Writings of Christians Through the Ageshttp://hdl.handle.net/11558/74292023-08-22T20:34:18Z2012-01-01T00:00:00ZVoices at the Table: Communion Meditations Based on the Writings of Christians Through the Ages
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry
2012-01-01T00:00:00ZIncreasing Engagement: at Worthington Christian Church During Social, Political, and Health Challengeshttp://hdl.handle.net/11558/73662023-05-15T13:50:48Z2023-04-17T00:00:00ZIncreasing Engagement: at Worthington Christian Church During Social, Political, and Health Challenges
This project outlines the challenges the Church has faced over the last few years and how leaders can help congregations re-engage in spiritual rhythms. The project compares the spiritual challenges of the pandemic with the spiritual challenges faced during the Exile and reflects on Nehemiah’s re-engagement tactics. The research considers practices that best facilitate spiritual engagement.
2023-04-17T00:00:00ZDeveloping a Community Mental Health Chaplaincy Model in Carter County, Tennessee in Response to the Opioid Addiction Crisishttp://hdl.handle.net/11558/73652023-05-15T13:44:23Z2023-05-01T00:00:00ZDeveloping a Community Mental Health Chaplaincy Model in Carter County, Tennessee in Response to the Opioid Addiction Crisis
Explores pastoral theology in the context of the current opioid crisis (1996-2023), concentrating specifically on an Appalachian social location. Examines the mechanism of opioid addiction according to the NIDA model, long-term consequences of addiction, and treatment options. Delves into criticisms of the NIDA model and other factors influencing addiction, to include racism in drug policy. Explores the pastoral theology of Dr. John Swinton and the community mental health chaplaincy model
2023-05-01T00:00:00ZTalking to Victims of Trauma Through the Lens of Atonement Theologyhttp://hdl.handle.net/11558/65262022-04-29T12:45:39Z2022-04-22T00:00:00ZTalking to Victims of Trauma Through the Lens of Atonement Theology
Metaphors concerning atonement theology that are misunderstood, poorly defined and clumsily communicated often lead to a mischaracterization of God to those who have experienced trauma or abuse. Theological scholars, local church leaders and pulpit preachers have discussed and debated the correct ways to describe Christ's work of atonement. However, little concern has be shown when communicating atonement theology toward those who have injured by trauma and abuse. This study aims to provide a platform for the abused to share their stories concerning their spiritual formation through the lens of their experience both with trauma and theological teaching by church leaders.
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