Browsing Dissertations, Theses, and Projects by Title
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The Illeism of Jesus and Yahweh: A Study of the Use of the Third-Person Self-Reference in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Texts and Its Implications for Christology
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-06-18)This study explores the relationship between the use of the third person for self-reference by Jesus and Yahweh and suggests the potential for both divine and royal themes associated with this manner of speech. Chapter 1 ... -
Illustrating the Relevance of Old Testament Narrative through the Expository Preaching of Esther at Hope Fellowship Church, Port Lavaca, Texas
(2011-05-17)This project was designed to create increased appreciation in the congregation's understanding of how and why Old Testament narrative is important and relevant for their spiritual lives. Chapter 1 outlines the ministry ... -
The Imago Dei and Blaise Pascal's Abductive Anthropological Argument
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-06-07)Endeavoring to invigorate a Pascalian approach to Christian persuasion, this dissertation asks: How might the doctrine of the imago Dei strengthen Pascal’s anthropological argument? The central claim is that the doctrine ... -
Imitation As a Means for Strengthening Pastoral Perseverance
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2019-04-04)This thesis argues for combining a biblical perspective on pastoral perseverance with the historical examples of Jonathan Edwards and Charles Spurgeon will encourage pastors to persevere in ministry. Chapter 1 frames the ... -
The impact of contemporary narrative homiletics on interpreting and preaching the Bible
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006-04-27)This dissertation examines the impact of contemporary narrative homiletics on interpretation and preaching. Chapter 1 provides the groundwork for the study by laying out the thesis and methodology to be followed. Chapter ... -
The impact of family life centers and church recreation programs on ministry involvement
(2003-05-16)The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the effectiveness and impact of the methodologies and use of recreation facilities used in the recreation ministry of Southern Baptist churches in meeting the ministry goals ... -
The Impact of Gospel Content on the Shape of Corporate Worship in Select Baptist Churches in North America circa 1650-1910
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-06-18)Recent trends in Baptist worship have revealed an interest in Liturgical forms and some movement toward more thoughtful worship content and order in what has historically been a free church worship tradition. The fields ... -
The impact of institutional core values on traditional students at a Southern Baptist college
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003-12-17)This dissertation examined to what degree traditional students were impacted by the institutional core values at a Southern Baptist college. The subjects of mission statements, core values, and college impact were defined. ... -
The Impact of Open Theism on C. Peter Wagner's Philosophy of Discipleship
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2022-09-26)This thesis demonstrates that Wagner’s philosophy of discipleship emerged from a theological basis established in open theism, affirming God limited his foreknowledge and omnipotence while denying his immutability. Moreover, ... -
The Impact of Open Theism on C. Peter Wagner's Philosophy of Discipleship
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2023-12)This dissertation demonstrates that Wagner’s philosophy of discipleship emerged from a theological basis established in open theism, affirming God’s limited foreknowledge and omnipotence while denying his immutability. ... -
The impact of personal prayer on spiritual maturity among selected Christian Missionary Alliance pastors
(2005-05-06)The study seeks to identify relationships between the types, amounts, and frequency of selected types of prayer and the spiritual maturity of pastors. Data was based on a survey of 104 official workers of the Christian and ... -
The Impact of Servant Leadership and Christ-Centered Followership On the Problem of Police Brutality Against Minorities
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-03-15)This dissertation proposes that a law enforcement leadership model predicated on Christ-centered followership with a biblically based shepherding framework enhanced by servant leadership can shape individual officers and ... -
The Impact of Servant Leadership and Christ-Centered Followership on the Problem of Police Brutality Against Minorities
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2020-12)This thesis proposes that a law enforcement leadership model predicated on Christ-centered followership with a biblical metaphorical shepherding framework enhanced by servant leadership can shape individual officers and ... -
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 impact of the church planting process and other selected factors on the attendance of Southern Baptist church plants
(2003-05-06)This dissertation examines the impact of the Church Planting Process and other selected factors on the attendance of Southern Baptist church plants. Chapter 1 introduces the Church Planting Process and its place in Southern ... -
Impassible and impassioned: Reevaluating the doctrines of divine impassibility and divine relationality
(2007-11-07)This dissertation proposes that, when properly understood, it is correct to say that God is impassible and impassioned. This proposal self-consciously develops the dual affirmation of the mainstream impassibility tradition ... -
The Implementation of a Lay Counseling Program at Oak Park Baptist Church, Jeffersonville, Indiana
(2015-06-18)This project involves evaluating an individual’s competency and confidence in using the Scriptures, developing a curriculum to help foster more confidence in using the Scriptures, and exposing the person to the authority ... -
The Implementation of a Puritan Model of Evangelism and Discipleship at Mountain Community Fellowship, Paintsville, Kentucky
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2012-11-20)This project concerns the contemporary application of Puritan discipleshippractices at Mountain Community Fellowship, Paintsville, Kentucky. Chapter 1 defines a Puritan model of evangelism and discipleship. Details ... -
Implementation of a Sermon-Based Small-Group Curriculum for Harvest Bible Chapel in San Antonio, Texas
(2016-10-27)ABSTRACT IMPLEMENTATION OF A SERMON-BASED SMALL GROUP CURRICULUM AT HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Ricky Verndale Kyles, D.Ed.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016 Faculty ... -
Implementation of strategic planning in church ministry
(2008-05)This dissertation explores the relationship between strategy execution and its impact on church leadership as indicated by the church's growth or non-growth. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the context, research problem ...