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The Integration of Spirituality and Evangelism in the Ministry of Reuben Archer Torrey
Get PDFReuben A. Torrey (1856–1928) was a missions-minded pastor and evangelist whose legacy includes a robust spirituality coupled with the practice of evangelism. In this research, I address the integration of spirituality and evangelism in Torrey’s ministry. I demonstrate that the vibrancy of Torrey’s life in Christ was the wellspring of his evangelistic faithfulness. Other dissertations have examined Torrey’s thought through the lens of apologetics or crusade evangelism. I look at his life through the lens of his spirituality and practice of personal evangelism. Chapter 1 outlines the thesis and methodology, summarizes previous research, and reframes Torrey in light of his abiding in Christ. I also detail my interest in the man, state the limitations inherent in the research, and offer a few comments related to the significance of Torrey for the contemporary generation.
Chapter 2 provides a biographical sketch of Torrey, concentrating on his conversion and call to ministry. I outline elements of Torrey’s spiritual formation that shaped him into a man in Christ and a fisher of men. Chapter 3 focuses on the practices of prayer and Bible intake as illustrated in Torrey’s life. I demonstrate how the habits of prayer and scriptural meditation related to his lifestyle of evangelism. Chapter 4 analyzes Torrey’s pneumatology. Special emphasis is given to Torrey’s views on the personality of, deity of, baptism in, and filling with the Holy Spirit. Chapter 5 explores the gospel Torrey proclaimed in select sermons and in his evangelistic practice. I illustrate the prominence personal soul-winning played in his life and the emphasis he placed on training Christians for the work of personal evangelism. Chapter 6 summarizes the study and suggests practical applications for the practice of missions in light of Torrey’s life, practice, and thought
From This Day Forward: New Covenant Inauguration in Hebrews
Get PDFIt is often assumed that Hebrews presents Jesus as having inaugurated the new covenant at the cross. Building on the work of David Moffitt and R. B. Jamieson, I explore this topic, asking when and where the new covenant was inaugurated in Hebrews.
I examine the covenant inauguration narrative in Exodus 24, the timing of Jesus’s appointment to priesthood in Hebrews 7–8, the logic of covenant inauguration and sacrifice in Hebrews 9, and the bestowal of new covenant blessings in Hebrews 10. I also analyze Hebrews 2:9 as a case study for my schema’s explanatory power and compare the inauguration of the new covenant in Hebrews with the discussions of Jesus’s final Passover meal in the Synoptic Gospels and 1 Corinthians. I conclude that Hebrews presents Jesus as having inaugurated the new covenant in a process that includes the cross, but has its culminating, effective moment in the heavenly sanctuary after his bodily resurrection and ascension
Developing Christocentric Worship Leaders at Shiloh Baptist Church Sabon Tasha Kaduna State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe purpose of this project was to develop Christocentric worship leaders at Shiloh Baptist Church Sabon Tasha, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Chapter 1 describes the ministry context of the project and the rationale for its implementation. Chapter 2 addresses the biblical and theological foundation for Christocentric worship. Chapter 3 addresses the theoretical and practical foundations of Christocentric worship. Chapter 4 addresses the details of the project preparation and its implementation. Chapter 5 addresses the evaluation of the project’s goals and offers reflection on the strengths and weakness of the project, as well as theological and personal reflection
Devil’s Devices: William Perkins and the Integration of Spiritual Warfare and Pastoral Counseling
Get PDFThis thesis argues that William Perkins integrates an understanding of the realities of spiritual warfare into his understanding of pastoral counseling. The first chapter provides a survey of sources relevant to understanding Perkins’s thought in the areas of spiritual warfare and pastoral counseling and demonstrates a void in the literature followed by the thesis. The second chapter explores the biblical and theological foundations of Perkins’s understanding of spiritual warfare. The third chapter examines the nature of William Perkins’s pastoral counseling as evidenced by his casuistry. The fourth chapter provides an overview of how spiritual warfare was integrated with pastoral counseling in Perkins’s writings. The fifth chapter addresses the relevance of Perkins’s integration of spiritual warfare and pastoral counseling for contemporary ministry practice
Strengthening the Members of First Baptist Church in Holly Pond, Alabama, in a Biblical Understanding of a Plurality of Pastors
Get PDFThis project was designed to strengthen the membership of First Baptist Church in Holly Pond, Alabama in a biblical understanding of a plurality of pastors. Chapter 1 explains the context of FBCHP, the rationale behind the necessity of this project, as well as the goals and methodology needed for the project’s success. Chapter 2 provides biblical evidence verifying how plural leadership is an acceptable plan from God in the earliest days of His people and is the plan practiced by churches throughout the New Testament. Chapter 3 reveals the numerous benefits of plural leadership by reporting on insights gained from various scholars and fellow pastors. Chapter 4 details the steps taken during the development and implementation of the project. Chapter 5 presents an evaluation of the project’s purpose, goals, strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with both recommended changes to the project as well as theological and personal reflections
Training Quality Followership Through Optimized Leadership
Get PDFThe purpose of this thesis is to underscore the significance of followership and the need to train followership in the church for the glory of Jesus Christ. Chapter 1 identifies the need for this study highlighting the significant paucity of literature for the church about followership. Chapter 2 discusses the importance of followership, featuring the value of followership in light of changes in modern culture and among secular leadership theoreticians. Chapter 3 explains the glory of followership as an elevated call from Jesus Christ, the church’s Shepherd. Chapter 4 outlines the 8 practices of followership detailed in the New Testament. Chapter 5 lists four character traits of Christ that should be emulated by church leaders to foster followership
Introducing Ministry Leaders to the Personal Ministry of the Word at Renewal Church in Anderson, South Carolina
Get PDFThis project introduces ministry leaders at Renewal Church in Anderson, South Carolina to the personal ministry of the Word. Chapter 1 presents the context of Renewal Church and the goals of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical foundation for the personal ministry of the Word in the context of the local church by exploring three passages of Scripture (Eph 4:11-16; Matt 28:16-20; Col 3:12-16). Chapter 3 presents the Christ-like biblical counseling steps for the personal ministry of the Word. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of “The Personal Ministry of the Word” curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on the completion of the specified goals. Ultimately, this project introduces ministry leaders to the personal ministry of the Word at Renewal Church in order to strengthen the overall ministry of the Word in fulfilling the Great Commission
Educating Married Couples From a Biblical Viewpoint at Evangelical Bethel Church of God in Brockton, Massachusetts
Get PDFThis marriage education project aimed to provide married couples at EBCG a biblical knowledge of a Christ-centered marriage. Chapter 1 presents the history of the ministry context of Evangelical Bethel Church of God and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological foundation of covenant marriage as designed and purposed by God. Chapter 3 represents the abundance of resources available to married couples compared to the philosophies and practices that guide secular counselors for marriage. Chapter 4 describes the project implementation, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the project’s efficacy based on the completion of the specified goals. The chapter also contains sections on theological and personal reflection
Establishing Unity Among the Pastors and Lay Elders at Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina
Get PDFThis project is designed to establish unity among the pastors and lay elders at Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The training process involves assessing and increasing the knowledge of pastors and elders in regard to church polity and the functions of church offices. Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of Calvary Church, along with the rationale, purpose, goals, research methodologies, definitions, and limitations of this project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical basis for the ministry of pastor and elder. Foundational to the design of the training curriculum are three biblical passages: 1 Peter 5:1-2, Acts 20:28, and Ephesians 4:11-13. These first two passages indicate the definitions and responsibilities of the pastor and elder offices. Ephesians 4:11-13 addresses unity within church leadership. Chapter 3 presents church polity, the roles and responsibilities of pastors and elders, and the call for unified leadership. Chapter 4 details the curriculum and lesson plans. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on specified goals
Teaching the Significance of the Believer’s Union with Christ to the Members of Grace Fellowship Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Get PDFThis project was designed to teach the significance of the believer’s union with Christ to the members of Grace Fellowship Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Chapter 1 presents the ministry context of Grace Fellowship Church and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Eph 2:1–21; Eph 1:3–10; Phil 3:1–11; John 15:1–11). The exegesis of these passages shows that union with Christ defines the believer’s identity and is the source of all spiritual blessings for the believer. Chapter 3 details various methods of formulating one’s identity how the doctrine of union with Christ can offer a corrective to these and help to shape a Christian identity in Christ. Chapter 4 explains the implementation of the project, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on completion of the specified goals