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Training Leaders to Revitalize Ministries at Community Bible Church in Vallejo, California
Get PDFThe purpose of this project was to train leaders at Community Bible Church in Vallejo, California, to revitalize ministries for the building up of the church to the glory of Christ. Chapter 1 describes the project’s ministry context, the rationale for its implementation, and the project’s goals. Chapter 2 examines Jesus’ mission for his church from Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus’ plan to build his church from Ephesians 4:7-16, and Jesus’ shepherds who lead his church from 1 Peter 5:1-4. Chapter 3 discusses how elders lead through change, examining the foundation for leading change and giving a model to lead through change. Chapter 4 details how the project was developed and implemented. Chapter 5 summarizes the evaluation of the project’s purpose and goals, examines strengths and weaknesses, and offers suggestions for future improvements
Equipping Pastors to Preach Expository Sermons in the Fredericksburg Area Baptist Network, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Get PDFThis project equipped pastors in the Fredericksburg Area Baptist Network to preach expository sermons through sermon preparation groups for the benefit of their church and the proclamation of the gospel in the Fredericksburg area. Chapter 1 provides the context of the Fredericksburg area in Virginia, and the rational, purpose, goals, research methodology, definitions, limitations, and delimitations of this project. Chapter 2 presents a biblical foundation based on 2 Timothy 4:1-2 and Ephesians 4:11-14 for equipping pastors to preach. Chapter 3 presents benefits and challenges of collaboration in sermon preparation by learning from pastors who use collaboration in their sermon process. Chapter 4 gives a week-by-week description of how the project was implemented. Chapter 5 evaluates the effectiveness of the project. Ultimately, this project used the method of small group sermon preparation groups to better equip small church pastors to preach better expository sermons
The Salters' Hall Controversy of 1719
Get PDFThe Salters’ Hall Controversy (1719) was a key event during a transitional period in English Dissent. The controversy has often been viewed as a demonstration of the theological decline of the General Baptists and Presbyterians. A careful consideration of the Salters’ Hall Controversy, however, reveals that the issue at hand for the Non- subscribers was not the doctrine of the Trinity, but the requirement of subscription. Consequently, a minister’s siding with the Non-subscribers at Salters’ Hall should not immediately be interpreted as opposition to the doctrine of the Trinity. Orthodox non-subscriptionism was a live option at Salters’ Hall.
Chapter 1 explores the history of research on the controversy, and introduces a taxonomy for considering the controversy. The taxonomy is drawn from John Walrond of Ottery’s 1731 assessment of Dissenters as being of three sorts: orthodox, heterodox, and a “middle sort.” Chapter 2 looks at the preludes to the Salters’ Hall Controversy within Dissent and the Church of England. Chapter 3 attempts to retell the story of Salters’ Hall, providing the details of the events, while also providing insight into the earliest interpretations of what the central issue of the controversy was, namely, subscription or the doctrine of the Trinity. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 employ Walrond’s taxonomy to explore the theological views of various ministers involved in the controversy. Chapter 3 focuses on the orthodox Subscribers, many of whom viewed the controversy as being about the doctrine of the Trinity. Chapter 5 looks at several of the Non-subscribers at Salters’ Hall who embraced heterodoxy either prior to or after 1719. Chapter 6 looks at some of the orthodox Non-subscribers who were orthodox on the doctrine of the Trinity, but opposed subscription at Salters’ Hall. The concept of “a middle sort” helps explain the large number of theologically orthodox Non-subscribers and is vital to a balanced interpretation of this important event. Chapter 7 aims at more fully interpreting the Salters’ Hall Controversy, focusing primarily on why the various groups either favored or opposed subscription there
Born Human Again: A Christian Response to Transhumanism Based on the Apologetic Approach of Francis Schaeffer
Get PDFTranshumanism, as explained by its proponents, is a philosophical and cultural movement that affirms the possibility and desirability of improving the human condition by modifying what it means to be human using science and technology. The transhumanist technological agenda is multifaceted and ambitious, ranging anywhere from enhancing the capacity of the human mind and body to slowing down aging, assisting reproduction, and simulating intelligence artificially.The methodology adopted in this study is inspired by the apologetic approach of Francis Schaeffer. The approach in this dissertation may be viewed as a contemporary adaptation of the way Schaeffer argued against existentialism. Implicitly, this work illustrates the apologetic approach of Schaeffer and demonstrates his continual relevance.
This study explains the emergence of transhumanism as an attempted solution to what may be called the problem of human evil. Highlighting the dilemma of human existence, Schaeffer turned the table around and reformulated the classical problem of evil into a problem for the secular humanists. The phenomenon of evil not only poses a problem for the theists who believe in the goodness and greatness of God, but it also produces much skepticism against the modern humanists who assert the goodness, rationality, and self-sufficiency of humankind. Transhumanists tacitly acknowledge the failure of secular humanism in establishing a defense of humankind, or an anthropodicy, but hold out hope that many evils will be eliminated as human nature is made perfect by natural or artificial evolution.
Picturing the apologetic approach of Schaeffer as a Y juncture engagement, this study responds to transhumanism in several steps. After a survey of transhumanism and an outline of the worldview apologetic approach exemplified by Schaeffer in chapter 1, chapter 2 probes where transhumanism originated from by examining its presuppositions in moral philosophy, epistemology, the philosophy of mind, and eschatology. Chapter 3 shows that transhumanism is deeply incompatible with widely-held intuitions about human equality, the universe, the mind, and the meaning of life. Chapter 4 points transhumanists to a better solution by translating the Christian gospel into a “re-humanist” metanarrative. Evil exists because life is a test of human dignity. Christians agree with humanists that evil is meant to be dealt with, not reasoned away. But transhumanism had been tried before by Adam and Eve. Precisely because of their failed attempt to become super-human, people are born post-human already. People will not overcome evil by becoming super-human. Instead, people must be born fully human again from above
Equipping Members of the Radiant Life Christian Ministry in Nigeria for Biblical Mentoring
Get PDFThis project seeks to equip members of the Radiant Life Christian Ministry in Nigerian to mentor Biblically. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of RLCF and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 explains three passages of scriptures, Ruth 1-4, Mark 3:14, and Second Timothy 2:2, to show that when Christians are mentored biblically, the church becomes the leadership locus of the marketplace in any society.
Chapter 3 presents the historical and current mentoring best practices principles.
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 on the completion of specified goals. Ultimately, this project seeks to equip Christians with the boldness and skills needed to intentionally and consistently develop Christian leaders for the world’s marketplace through mentoring
Equipping Men in Christ-Centered Expository Preaching in the Russell Creek Association of Kentucky Baptists in Greensburg, Kentucky
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EQUIPPING MEN IN CHRIST-CENTERED EXPOSITORY PREACHING IN THE RUSSELL CREEK ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS IN GREENSBURG, KENTUCKY
Blake Hill Jessie, DMin
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020
Faculty Supervisor: Brian J. Vickers
This project seeks to equip members of the Russell Creek Association of Kentucky Baptists (RCAKB) in Greensburg, Kentucky to preach Christ-centered expository sermons. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of the RCAKB and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Luke 24:25-27; Acts 2:14-41; 8:26-40; 13:16-52) to demonstrate that expository preaching must be Christ-centered. Chapter 3 interacts with the key components of Christ-centered preaching. Chapter 4 details the project, highlighting the content and implementation strategy of the specific course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the fruitfulness of the project in light of the completed goals. The central tenet of this project is to equip pastors to preach Christ-centered expository sermons to bring glory to God
The Singing Lion of London: Hymnody as a Pedagogical And Doxological Tool in The Pastoral Ministry of Charles Spurgeon
Get PDFPh.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) placed a high priority on hymnody as a pedagogical and doxological tool within the life and public worship of the local church. As pastor of London’s Metropolitan Tabernacle, he quoted hymns weekly in his sermons for decades. This dissertation, a mixed-methods study, documents the significance and extensive role of hymns in Spurgeon’s pastoral ministry, preaching, and editorial work in his hymnal, Our Own Hymn-book (1866). Original research consisted of an examination of his complete sermon output in the years 1866-1875 and compilation of a database of all hymn quotations and their themes. Chapter 1 establishes the need for the study, reviews the literature, and lays the biographical foundation for the study. Chapter 2 examines the pastoral lineage that Spurgeon inherited at Metropolitan Tabernacle by outlining the unique contributions to hymnody of his forbears: Benjamin Keach (1640- 1704; pastored from 1668-1704), John Gill (1697-1771; pastored from 1720-1771), and John Rippon (1751-1836; pastored from 1773-1836). This chapter places Spurgeon in his historical context, not as an innovator in song, but as the beneficiary of a theology of congregational singing. Chapter 3 discusses Spurgeon’s theological vision of singing as developed in his important teaching sermons on the subject. It considers his theological, philosophical, and methodological convictions with respect to the church in song. Chapter 4 interprets the hymn quotation data and analyzes the most frequently quoted hymns, demonstrating Spurgeon’s pedagogical use of hymn quotation as sermon illustration to be essential to his homiletics. Chapter 5 documents Spurgeon’s pastoral and editorial philosophy that shaped Our Own Hymn-book. Spurgeon’s four editorial aims, stated in the hymnal’s preface, serve as an outline of this chapter: (1) integrity of authorial intent; (2) a breadth of theological themes; (3) the inclusion of select gospel songs; and (4) the Psalms of David. Chapter 6 summarizes the robust role of hymnody over the course of Spurgeon’s life and ministry
Equipping Young Adult Small Group Leadership and Discipleship at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee
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EQUIPPING YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP
AND DISCIPLESHIP AT BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
IN BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE
Matthew James Purdom, DMin
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Donald S. Whitney
The purpose of this project was to develop a disciple-making strategy among
the young adult small group leaders of Brentwood Baptist Church.
Chapter 1 explores the context of ministry at Kairos while determining the
need of the stated project, as well as the goals and methodology to achieve success.
Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological foundations for small group
ministry of disciples making disciples as an exegesis of Ezekiel 34, Matthew 9:35-38,
Acts 2:42-47, James 5:13-18, and 2 Timothy 2:1-7 are applied to the project.
Chapter 3 examines the theoretical and practical issues concerning disciplemaking.
The chapter provides a solution by the use of proxemics, in addition to the
spiritual disciplines in small group ministry.
Chapter 4 describes the project, including curriculum development, approval,
promotion, and implementation.
Chapter 5 evaluates the project for effectiveness, details areas for improvement,
and concludes with theological and personal reflections
Training Small Groups of Calvary Church in Roseville and White Bear Township, Minnesota to Understand How the Gospels Use the Old Testament
No full textThis project seeks to train Calvary Church small group members to understand how the four Gospels use the Old Testament to establish a biblical theological foundation for whole-life discipleship. Chapter 1 outlines the history and structure of discipleship at Calvary Church. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological rationale for an intertextual reading of the Gospels by exegeting selected passages from Luke 24 and the book of Acts. Chapter 3 integrates intertextuality, biblical theology, and worldview formation for the purpose of discipleship. Chapter 4 provides a detailed outline of the project. Chapter 5 evaluates the project by weighing the outcomes against the stated goals. Through this project, the hope is that Calvary Church would see readers engaged in the four Gospels for the purpose of whole-life discipleship
Equipping Members of Annville Baptist Church in Annville, Kentucky, to Faithfully Practice Biblical Hermeneutics
Get PDFD.Min., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020This project sought to equip members of Annville Baptist Church in Annville, Kentucky to faithfully practice biblical hermeneutics. Chapter 1 describes the ministry context of Annville Baptist, the rationale behind the project, and the goals of the project. Chapter 2 presents the exegesis of five passages of Scripture (2 Pet 3:15-16; 2 Tim 2:1419; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Heb 4:11-13; Matt 28:16-20) that show the necessity for believers to have a biblical hermeneutic in their reading and study of God’s Word. Chapter 3 highlights the hermeneutical significance of authorial intent, correlation, and application. Chapter 4 lays out the details of the project, focusing on the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. Chapter 5 evaluates the success of the project based on the predetermined goals in chapter 1. The main purpose of this project is to equip believers to competently and confidently study and interpret the Word of God