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Perceptions of leadership and management competencies requisite for directing Centrifuge camps
(2004-05-14)This dissertation is a comparative analysis of the perceived leadership and management competencies needed to serve as a camp director at Christian children and youth camps. A comparative analysis was done utilizing data ... -
Perceptions of ministerial effectiveness by leaders of urban churches in the Southern Baptist Convention
(2005-05-13)The assumption of the current study is that urban areas are of great significance in God's economy for the building of His Kingdom. For this reason, great attention should be given to the well-being of urban local churches. ... -
Perceptions of the rationale for the establishment of Christian alternative schools in Korea
(2009-05-15)This study was by nature descriptive and exploratory to investigate the reasons of establishment and continual growth of Christian alternative schools in South Korea. The reasons were examined in two dimensions: administrators ... -
Perceptions of the relational factors necessary for building effective team ministry in the local church
(2005-01-28)This dissertation examined the perceptions of leadership in the local church and the relational factors necessary for team building. This analysis included the measurement of perceived relational qualities and environmental ... -
Perceptions of the value of national accreditation by Baptist Church weekday early education program directors
(2005-05-13)The purpose of this study was to explore and analyze the perceptions of the value of NAEYC Academy Accreditation by a select group of Baptist Church Early Care and Education Weekday Ministry program directors. Data emerging ... -
Perceptions on divorce within the European Baptist Convention and their impact on hiring protocols in the selection of ministers
(2003-05-16)This dissertation examines divorce among ministers. This research is on the perceptions on divorce within the European Baptist Convention. The divorce perceptions are researched to determine the impact upon hiring protocols ... -
A performer's guide to Benjamin Lees's "Six Ornamental Etudes" for piano
(2004-11-17)This dissertation analyzes Six Ornamental Etudes for piano by Benjamin Lees from a performer's perspective. Chapter 1 covers general procedures for this research, including basic assumptions and need for the study, purpose ... -
A performer's guide to selected Chinese art songs by twentieth-century Chinese composers
(2003-07-03)This dissertation offers a performer's guide, including fifteen Chinese art songs, to non-Chinese singers. Chapter 1 proposes the purpose, major concerns, and methodology of this study. Chapter 2 gives a brief introduction ... -
Practicing Biblical Stewardship As a Means to Disciple Adolescents in the Youth Sports Culture
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Preaching from Old Testament narrative texts: A Christ-centered approach to interpretation and application
(2007-03-09)The purpose of the dissertation is to examine and to develop a Christ-centered interpretation and application of Old Testament narrative texts. Chapter 1 set forth the purpose, the need, importance, and organization of the ... -
The preaching of Harold John Ockenga as a response to the perceived excesses of fundamentalism
(2009-05-01)This dissertation analyzes the preaching of Harold John Ockenga as a response to fundamentalism and as a demonstration of neo-evangelicalism. Chapter 1 displays the cleavage between fundamentalism and neo-evangelicalism, ... -
Public high school principals' expectations for clergy in fostering working relationships between schools and churches
(2004-05-14)This study analyzed public high school principals' expectations (attitudes and actions) for clergy in fostering working relationships between schools and churches. The purpose, legitimacy, and parameters of the present ... -
Real relationships without divine risk: The biblical portrait of divine-human relationality
(2003-03-10)An important struggle to define and describe the nature of divine-human relationships exists in contemporary evangelicalism. This dissertation presents the biblical case for genuine relationships between God and humans ... -
Redeemed from the curse: Paul's understanding of the law and Gentiles in the light of Hellenistic Judaism
(2008-10-31)This dissertation examines Paul's understanding of the law and Gentiles in the light of Hellenistic Judaism. Chapter 1 questions whether or not Gentiles are under the law in Paul. The thesis of this dissertation is that, ... -
The redemptive function and theological meaning of Matthew's citation of Hosea 11:1
(2008-09-17)This dissertation reexamines Matthew's use of Hosea 11:1 (2:15). Chapter 1 offers a summary and critique of important works on the subject and introduces those questions that are common to the debate surrounding this ... -
A relationship analysis between mentoring and leadership development within the United Pentecostal Church International
(2005-05-01)The Oneness or Apostolic movement, which the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a part of, has historically had minimal formal educational requirements for ministerial licensure. In lieu of formal educational ... -
The relationship between administrative and managerial competencies and ministry satisfaction of executive pastors
(2008-12-12)This dissertation combines qualitative and quantitative research elements to determine correlations between administrative and managerial competency and ministry satisfaction for executive pastors. The study attempts to ... -
The relationship between Christian education practices and lifestyle discipleship in African American churches
(2008-05)This dissertation examined the relationship between the Christian education methods and practices being implemented in African-American churches and the life-style discipleship lived and exemplified by the members of those ... -
The relationship between discipleship training and transformative learning in Korean Presbyterian congregations
(2004-05-14)This study was designed to investigate and analyze the relationship between learning in the process of discipleship training and transformative learning in selected Korean Presbyterian congregations. Three Presbyterian ... -
The relationship between leadership styles and learning styles of youth pastors
(2009-12-11)The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between leadership styles and learning styles of youth pastors. The research design for this study was quantitative in nature while utilizing descriptive and ...