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Item Around the Table--Communial Meals in Acts: Building the Identity of the Early Christians(2015) Teixeira, RogerioItem Bound By Blood: Re-Discovering the Church as a Family at the Church at Redstone(2021-04) Moon, Chris; Holland, JackJesus and the New Testament writers described the church as a family. This doctor of ministry project explores the historical and biblical foundations of the church as a strong-group family and considers practices that may help a church better live out its life as a family. This project was carried out at the Church at Redstone in Colorado.Item Calling Out Your Name: An Inquiry Into the Relationship of Natural Theology and the Book of Proverbs(1998) Milliser, Gregory ScottItem Christian Churches initiating a partnership with the Shona Chiefs' Traditional Courts in Zimbabwe as an evangelistic tool(2013) Mushayamunda, DonaldIn this project, I highlight that the Shona African community of Matsai communal lands in Zimbabwe has its own centers of power located at the chiefs and Headmen's courts. I reflect on how the church, in its hundred years of presence lost the opportunity to touch the lives of the people more deeply by avoiding the chiefs court; partly because of the western idea of separation of church and state, and also the simplistic demonization of African customs and traditional structures. I accordingly make a proposal for the church to be contextual by initiating a partnership with the chiefs court at his "Table of Justice." Through this partnership, the church can dialogue with Shona customs, learn from the Shana elders, enjoy the confidence and influence of this "table," and in the process, contribute Christian ethical value to the Traditional African justice system, and attain community building outcomes that proclaim the gospel.Item A Comparison of Wisdom of Solomon with the Epistle to the Hebrews: A Common Sapiential Hermeneutical Layer Encouraging and Exhorting Toward Moral Maturation(2015) Shrick, RyanThis thesis will analyze the potential layer of influence and hermeneutical ramifications of Wisdom upon Hebrews, including comparisons in compositional, form and thematic similarities (chapter I), followed by a discussion on their proposed similarity in purpose as paideutic texts (chapter 2), and illustrated with a comparative textual analysis demonstrating parallel concepts and forms (chapter 3). The final conclusions will address how this layer of understanding stands in distinction to traditional interpretations of Hebrews and the proposed benefits of such a reading.Item Contextualization in the Introduction of Christianity to Korea(2010) Creech, Daniel ColinItem Crafting a Rule Of Life: A Holistic Approach of Integrating Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Well-Being Toward a More Spirit-Filled Life(2024-04) Lee, BenjaminThis project explores how crafting and following a rule of life can nurture a holistic integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for a more intentional and Spirit-filled life. The project aims to guide participants through a series of workshops that will help them assess the health of their lives as well as craft a personal rule of life. Grounded in Jesus’ articulation of the greatest commandment in Mark 12:29-31, and drawing from various disciplines such as Scripture, theology, mysticism, neurology, physiology, and psychology, this project highlights that loving God and neighbor involves a comprehensive engagement of heart, soul, mind, and strength.Item Developing a Community Mental Health Chaplaincy Model in Carter County, Tennessee in Response to the Opioid Addiction Crisis(2023-05-01) Fisher, William Kevin; Holland, JackExplores 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 modelItem Discipleship of African Tribal Women: Beyond Baptism(1998) Lines, Katherine ElizabethA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Art in ReligionItem Discipling Christians through a Guided New Testament Reading Program and Short-Term Small Group Experience(2016) Robbins, Greg AllenThis Doctor of Ministry Project addressed the need of Heath Church of Christ of Heath, Ohio to create a discipleship program for new and mature Christians. The discipleship program consisted of participants reading through the New Testament over a six-month period, answering daily application questions concerning the day's assigned reading, and meeting once a month as a group to discuss the biblical meaning of discipleship in light of the previous month's study. The conclusions of this project suggest that reading the New Testament intentionally and in a communal setting can contribute to a Christian's understanding of discipleship and personal conviction to become a more faithful disciple of Jesus.Item The Effectiveness of Epository, Topical, Narratives/Storytelling, and Inductive Sermons at Justice Christian Church(2017) McDonald, William JacksonThis Doctor of Ministry project sought to find which sermon type; expository, topical, narrative/storytelling or inductive was the most effective in facilitating understanding at Justice Christian Church in Logan, West Virginia. Four sermons were preached, one of each type, and a representative sample from the congregation filled out questionnaires about the sermons. These questionnaires, along with an initial questionnaire and a final questionnaire, were analyzed to determine effectiveness. No particular sermon type stood out as being most effective. The data did reveal that a practical, biblically based, encouraging sermon that makes use of stories is effective at facilitating understanding.Item Enhancing Communication with Married Couples through Improving the Discipline of Prayer(2016) Knisley, Steven DudleyThis Doctor of Ministry Project addressed the need of the Cornerstone Christian Church of Pikeville, KY to assist married couples with communication skills in order to strengthen their marriages. The spiritual discipline of prayer was used as a method of improving communication and spiritual disciplines. The project included a couple's workshop that taught five prayer techniques that were designed to enhance communication between couples. After the workshop the couples participated in a thirty day exercise using the prayer techniques that the couples learned during the workshop. The results indicated that prayer could be used to assist married couples with communication.Item Equipping the Members of Appleton Christian Church through Training and Support to Increase their Participation in Pastoral Care Visitations in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Hospice Facilities(2021-04-28) Baker, Daniel; Holland, JackRecognizing the biblical mandate for member involvement (Ephesians 4:11-13) and the call for every Christian to care for one another (2 Corinthians 1:3-5) this paper presents the process used to increase the involvement of our church members in caring for one another in hospitals, nursing homes and hospice facilities. Included in the project is an extensive literature review of Pastoral Care, Lay Involvement, Care Techniques and a study on members sharing their faith. All of this was accomplished during the COVID 19 pandemicItem The Ever-Faithful Congregation(2015) Page, Steven LarryItem Exorcism Throughout Church History(2007) Lacy, Cameron Ross
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