Developing the Spiritual Discipline of Family Worship at Calvary Baptist Church of Madison, Indiana

Abstract

DEVELOPING THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE OF FAMILY

WORSHIP AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

OF MADISON, INDIANA

Robert Michael Hamby, D.Min.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012

Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Donald S. Whitney

This project sought to develop the spiritual discipline of family worship at Calvary Baptist Church. Chapter 1 introduces Calvary Baptist Church and the surrounding community, while establishing the need and rationale for the project. Chapter 2 establishes a biblical and theological basis for the project by considering biblical passages especially pertinent to the topic of family worship. Chapter 3 researches and identifies significant historical and practical issues related to family worship. The findings of this research are employed in the preaching and teaching sections of the project. Chapter 4 chronicles the sermons and classes which constitute the project. Chapter 5 analyzes and evaluates the results of the project and provides theological and personal reflections on the project.