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Foreign Language Acquisition Among Children With Down Syndrome: A Precedent Study for Christian Schools
Get PDFChildren with Down syndrome (DS) are largely excluded from the foreign language (FL) classroom, and no research exists documenting their abilities to learn a FL. Research is needed to demonstrate the abilities of children with DS to learn a FL so that they might be included in the FL classroom along with their typically developing peers and be afforded the same benefits of learning a second language. This exploratory mixed methods multiple case study is the first to document the participation of elementary-aged children with DS with and without a comorbid diagnosis of autism in a FL class and to measure the receptive and expressive lexical acquisition of Spanish as a FL in students with DS. In the first phase, students underwent a six-week Spanish intervention. In the second phase, vocabulary assessments based off of the Spanish intervention curriculum were developed, and in the third phase, participants were assessed on their expressive and receptive Spanish vocabulary using standardized assessments and the instrumentation developed in stage 2. All students demonstrated measurable evidence of Spanish vocabulary acquisition, with receptive acquisition exceeding expressive, and exposure to a FL did not appear to impact L1 vocabulary development. Students with a dual diagnosis of autism did not differ significantly from their peers with DS only in acquisition. Additionally, L1 receptive ability, performance on a nonword repetition task, maternal education, and L1 expressive ability were found to significantly correlate with FL acquisition. Finally, the qualitative and quantitative data was combined to provide an overall language acquisition profile of each child who participated in the multiple case study. Implications for children with DS, FL teachers, school administrators and other professionals, and Christian schools are discussed
Training Members of First Baptist Church of Rockmart, Georgia, to Listen to a Sermon
Get PDFThis project sought to train members of First Baptist Church of Rockmart, Georgia, in sermon-listening based on principles of expository preaching. Chapter 1 explains the project’s ministry context, rationale, goals, and also research methodology. Chapter 2 presents exegesis of three key biblical texts (Neh 8:1–12; Matt 13:13–23; Rom 10:14–17) to show that listening (or hearing) is instrumental for salvation and spiritual growth. Chapter 3 delves into a number of Christian sources to demonstrate that sermon-listening is a discipline that involves an attitude of expectancy, analysis of the content, and application of the lesson. Chapter 4 details the design and execution of the project, including methodology and materials involved. Finally, Chapter 5 evaluates the project’s effectiveness based on completion of the goals and then reflects on the overall process
Designing and Teaching a Pastoral Leadership Course for Students at Séminaire Baptiste Évangélique du Québec
Get PDFThis purpose of this project was to train developing leaders in pastoral leadership through the Séminaire Baptiste Évangélique du Québec. Chapter 1 explains the nature of the project. It provides a context, a rational, goals, and project methodology. Chapter 2 details major new testaments passages that address pastoral leadership. Chapter 3 shows the essentials theological principles of pastoral leadership. The project highlighted four skills regarding pastoral leadership: (1) the necessity of gospel-centrality in the life and teaching of the leaders, (2) the necessity of a good ecclesiology, (3) the necessity of good church polity, and (4) the necessity of leaders multiplying leaders. Chapter 4 details how the project was built and executed. Chapter 5 evaluates the overall project and provides explanations of the survey’s results and t-test.
L'objectif de ce projet était de former des leaders en devenir au leadership pastoral par l'entremise du Séminaire Baptiste Évangélique du Québec. Le chapitre 1 explique la nature du projet. Il présente le contexte, la raison d'être, les objectifs et la méthodologie du projet. Le chapitre 2 détaille les principaux passages du Nouveau Testament qui traitent du leadership pastoral. Le chapitre 3 présente les principes théologiques essentiels du leadership pastoral. Le projet a mis en évidence quatre compétences concernant la direction pastorale : (1) la nécessité d'être centré sur l'évangile dans la vie et l'enseignement des dirigeants, (2) la nécessité d'une bonne ecclésiologie, (3) la nécessité d'une bonne gouvernance et (4) la nécessité pour les dirigeants de multiplier les dirigeants. Le chapitre 4 détaille la manière dont le projet a été construit et exécuté. Le chapitre 5 évalue l'ensemble du projet et fournit des explications sur les résultats de l'enquête et le test t
Increasing the Understanding of Discipleship at Chicago West Bible Church Through the Creation of an Intentional Discipleship Process and Curriculum
Get PDFThis project seeks to increase the understanding of discipleship among the members of Chicago West Bible Church. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Chicago West and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of Matthew 28:18-20 to show the biblical mandate to make disciples of all nations and its implications for us today. Chapter 3 shows how the cultivation of spiritual disciplines produces leaders. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based upon completion of specific goals. Ultimately, this project seeks to increase the understanding of discipleship among Chicago West Bible Church members in hopes of producing mature disciples and participating in the Great Commission
Increasing the Knowledge of Discipleship Among Members of Southbrook Baptist Church in Wadena, Minnesota
Get PDFThis project sought to inform congregants at Southbrook Baptist Church in Wadena, Minnesota, in the components of discipleship through a sermon series in the Gospel of Mark. The believer learned how to align heart, soul, mind, and strength with the teachings and pattern of Jesus Christ. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Southbrook Baptist Church and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Mark 1–2; John 14:15–24; Matt 10:24–25; 2 Tim 2:2) to demonstrate the components of discipleship. Chapter 3 demonstrates how to be a disciple through spiritual disciplines, obeying Christ’s teachings, and imitating Christ’s character. Chapter 4 presents the project itself, reporting on the content of the discipleship preaching series. Chapter 5 assesses the effectiveness of the project based on goal completion. Essentially, the aim of this project is to equip believers to connect all areas of their life to their relationship with Christ
Determining the Differences and Similarities Between Christian and Secular Universities in Preparing Students for Ethical Leadership in Corporate America: A Qualitative Content Analysis Study
Get PDFThis descriptive study explored the differences and similarities between Christian and secular universities’ approaches to educating and developing ethical business leaders for work in the marketplace. This study used a qualitative content analysis to analyze and compare published curriculum descriptions of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at select Christian and secular higher educational institutions.A review of the precedent literature presented the foundations for Christian education in ethical business leadership. A literature review was also conducted on the current state of business leadership in the United States and the secular approach to business ethics education. This allowed the business leadership curriculum to be approached from a comparative standpoint, assessing ethical themes, specific topics, and level of emphasis in the approach taken to develop ethical business leaders. The results of the study revealed the distribution of the MBA program’s general themes, specific topics, and the level of emphasis placed in each category. This research found increased levels of ethics, ethical decision-making, ethical awareness, and character development content in the required MBA program coursework at Christian universities. Furthermore, secular universities placed nearly all their decision-making emphasis on the use of analytics and quantitative considerations. Meanwhile, Christian universities included ethical considerations in their coursework associated with decision-making
“Very Tender and Earnest in Prayer”: Andrew Fuller, a Man of Prayer
Get PDFThis dissertation argues that Andrew Fuller (1754–1815) serves as a model for spirituality, and particularly in the practice of prayer. His life as a husband, father, pastor, missionary society leader, and theologian brings together a valuable example to be retrieved for the contemporary church. This dissertation distinguishes itself in Fuller studies by being the first study of its kind to provide an inductive study of Fuller’s practice of prayer in all aspects of his life, relying on his published and yet-to-be published writings. Therefore, this dissertation does not impose contemporary, systematic categories onto Fuller’s life as a means of discerning his theology of prayer. This study displays Fuller as a man of prayer within his culture, context, and theological tradition.
Chapter 2 surveys the practice of prayer within the Particular Baptist tradition to provide context to Fuller’s background and heritage. Chapter 3 summarizes Fuller’s practice and theology of prayer displayed in his diary and his yet-to-be-published letters. Next, chapter 4 discusses the towering impact of Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) on both Fuller and the Particular Baptist tradition, particularly as it relates to corporate prayer. Then, in chapters 5 and 6, Fuller’s published writings are surveyed, first, by looking at some of his major theological works and then, his sermons, to show his practice and theology of prayer. Chapter 7 concludes bringing together the various aspects of Fuller’s life and ministry to show him to be a humble man of prayer and an example worth following
Teaching Members the Power of a Clear Conscience at Twin City Bible Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Get PDFThe purpose of this project was to teach the members of Twin City Bible Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, how to attain, maintain, and experience a clear conscience in the Christian life. Chapter 1 describes the ministerial context, rationale, purpose, goals, and research methodology. It also provides definitions and limitations of this study. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological foundations for attaining and maintaining a clear conscience in the Christian life from four passages (Rom 2:12–15; Heb 9:9–14; 2 Tim 3:9; 1 Sam 24:5–15). Chapter 3 examines the applicational considerations related to the importance of teaching the church the biblical view of the conscience. Chapter 4 describes the details related to implementing this ministry project as well as the statistical and quantitative results. Chapter 5 discusses an evaluation of the project’s purpose, goals, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as theological and personal reflections
Equipping Christian Education Workers of United Baptist Church, Apata, Ibadan, on Integrating the Bible and Yoruba Indigenous Values for Adolescent Formation
Get PDFThe purpose of this project was to equip church workers at the United Baptist Church, Olupoyi, Apata, Ibadan, Nigeria to integrate the Bible and indigenous values through the educational curriculum being used for adolescents. Chapter 1 presents the purpose, goals, context, rationale, definitions, limitations, delimitations, and research methodology of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological basis for equipping the Christian education workers to integrate the Bible and Yoruba indigenous values for the formation of adolescents. Chapter 3 addresses theoretical and practical issues related to equipping Christian education workers and the integration of the Bible and indigenous values for adolescents‘ formation. Chapter 4 gives a detailed description of the implementation of the project and an analysis of the data. Chapter 5 presents an evaluation of the project
Addressing the Weight of Caring for Souls and the Troubled Heart of the Pastor Through Biblical Counseling
Get PDFThis thesis addresses how a pastor who is under a holy calling from God to guard his flock as well as his life and doctrine will sometimes find himself weary and isolated in the process. In times like these, he must gauge his need for personal care and know where to turn in difficult times. In this contemporary age self-care has become a mode of care many have turned to. While it is not unhealthy to self-care, this thesis argues that secular self-care models are inadequate for the total care of the pastor. The pastor, under the unique burden of ministry, must turn to one-another care in the church for the complete care of his soul. This thesis argues that in each area of his ministry, the pastor would be wise to look to an older or long-tenured pastor for guidance in certain seasons of life to guard his heart from becoming troubled. When faithfulness to the biblical model of one-another care is present in the pastor’s life his heart can find the care it needs in difficult times. So that he can live a life of faithfulness in his calling of guarding his heart and guarding his flock