Open Access Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005-05-08)This dissertation examines the relationship between church planting model employment, conversion growth and the rate of new church starts, and the various contexts in which churches are planted. The desired outcome is a ... -
A comparative analysis of leadership competencies and characteristics for vocational ministry leaders as identified by ministry professionals
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)Leaders in Christian ministry, in many instances, are in a crisis of competence. This research was a comparative analysis of select ministry professionals for the purpose of determining their perceptions as to the necessary ... -
The rule of express terms and the limits of fellowship in the Stone-Campbell movement: T. W. Brents, a test case
(2004-05-14)This study argues that a key to continued unity in the Stone-Campbell movement in the face of T. W. Brents' unorthodox doctrine of limited foreknowledge was likely a consistent application of the rule of express terms. It ... -
The relationship between a church's discipleship practices and the development of maturing disciples
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This dissertation examines the relationship between discipleship practices a church employs and the spiritual maturation of disciples. The first chapter explores the research concern and poses seven research questions that ... -
The relationship between youth ministry involvement and faith maturity in first-year students in a Christian college
(2004-05-14)One of the central priorities for youth ministry professionals, both pastors and parachurch workers, is the development of mature faith in adolescents. Research on adolescent religiosity has provided some insight into the ... -
The impact of the biblical principles of community and honor on the problem of ageism in quality-adjusted life years
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-12-06)This thesis examines the problem of utilitarian ageism in Quality-Adjusted Life Years and contrasts it with the biblical principles of community and honor that are to characterize treatment of the elderly. Chapter 1 provides ... -
The hymnological contributions of Basil Manly, Jr. to the congregational song of Southern Baptists
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-07-29)This dissertation examines the contributions of Basil Manly Jr. to the congregational song of Southern Baptists. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the study, introduces the hymnals compiled by Basil Manly Jr., and identifies ... -
The homiletical contributions of James W. Cox with particular emphasis upon his writings and methodology
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This dissertation is a survey of the homiletical contributions of James W. Cox with particular emphasis upon his writings and methodology. Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter that explains the significance of this study. ... -
The concept of holiness in the Pauline epistles
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-06-18)This dissertation has attempted to define Paul's concept of holiness and how he develops and applies the concept in his letters. This task has focused on Pauline theology, conducting an in-depth exegetical study on various ... -
Social ecological factors in shaping the attitudes and responses of ministers' children toward full-time Christian ministry
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-01)This dissertation examines the social ecological factors in shaping the attitudes and responses of ministers' children (PKs) toward full-time Christian ministry. Data emerging from the descriptive qualitative research ... -
Israel's salvation: The meaning of "all Israel" in Romans 11:26
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-11)This dissertation seeks to find out what Paul means when he writes, "and so all Israel will be saved" in Romans 11:26. Does the phrase "all Israel" refer to the ethnic Israel, the elect Israel, or the church? What is Paul's ... -
Fulfilling the law apart from the law: A discourse approach to Paul and the law in Romans
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-07-16)This dissertation represents a prolegomena to a new approach to the study of the Greek New Testament, with ½ó¼o[varsigma] in Romans as a test case. Chapter 1 introduces the seemingly intractable interpretive debates ... -
Executive pastors' perception of leadership and management competencies needed for local church administration
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This dissertation examines leadership and management competencies of Southern Baptist mega-church executive pastors. The study discusses the issue of limited research on the position of the executive pastor. Resources ... -
Covenant as a framework for understanding the primary divorce and remarriage texts in the New Testament
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-09-16)This dissertation identifies covenant as a primary framework for understanding marriage in the Bible and the divorce and remarriage texts of the New Testament. Chapter 1 defines the need for such a work and provides a basic ... -
A proposed strategy for training indigenous youth ministers in Baptist churches in Singapore
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-04-07)This dissertation proposes a strategy for training indigenous youth ministers in Singapore as a means to reach and disciple Singaporean youth. Chapter 1 defines the problem of Singaporean Baptist youth ministry and argues ... -
An analysis of factors contributing to the decline of Protestant churches in a metropolitan center
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This research analyzed the factors contributing to the decline of protestant churches in metropolitan centers. Houston, Texas, was named as the metropolitan center. The research concern is that there is a lack of current ... -
An analysis of internship experiences in the education of youth ministers in Churches of Christ
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This dissertation examines the influence of youth ministry internships as a component of education for full time youth ministry. The need for evaluation of ministry internships is elucidated within a discussion of the ... -
An analysis of the leadership training practice of volunteer mentors in nonprofit Christian organizations
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-12-10)The research study examined the leadership training practices: sense of urgency, envisioning, influencing, communicating, team building, risk taking, and anchoring among volunteer mentors in nonprofit Christian organizations. ... -
A linguistic analysis of the articular infinitive in New Testament Greek
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-12-07)This dissertation seeks to ask and answer the following question. What is the semantic and/or syntactic value of the articular infinitive in New Testament Greek? It is argued that the article primarily serves as a function ... -
The worship of the New Testament church: A grammatical and contextual analysis of first-century Christian devotion
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003-12-03)This thesis examines the nature of New Testament church worship and seeks to understand the concept of worship among first-century Christians. Chapter 1 describes the misconceptions held by present-day worshipers and ...