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Developing Ministry Teams to foster Church Unity at Broadway Baptist Church, Lexington, Kentucky.
Get PDFToday’s world is surrounded by conflict of different kinds. Most conflicts, if not resolved, cause divisions amongst brothers and sisters, neighbors and colleagues, and even tribes against each other. The Christian church and family, such as Broadway Baptist Church are not immune to this “conflict” epidemic that causes disunity and separation amongst its members. This project seeks to resolve the problem of disunity at Broadway Baptist Church by developing ministry teams in the Young Married Adult ministry to foster unity in the church through selected activities. Chapter 1 gives a summary of the project, emphasizing the purpose, goals, and methodology used to execute the project. Chapter 2 presents the biblical and theological basis for the project, while chapter 3 presents the theoretical/practical/historical basis related to the project. Chapter 4 gives a detailed description of the project, and lastly, chapter 5 presents an evaluation of the project
Developing Additional Leadership Skills of Recent Seminary Graduates in Pastoral Ministry
Get PDFD.Min., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020This project provides entry-level leadership training on interpersonal relationships using models based on different geometric shapes (window, square, pyramid, etc.) to pastors that are graduates from SBTS under the age of 35 during their first five years of ministry. Chapter 1 examines the rationale behind the project and identifies the need for the research.
Chapter 2 provides biblical and theological support for leadership training in the realm of interpersonal relationships. This chapter examines the leadership of biblical examples of Moses, King Saul, David, Paul, and Jesus.
Chapter 3 explains the six theoretical and practical models that compose the entry-level leadership training on interpersonal relationships. These six models are The Johari Window, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Lencioni’s Advantage, Sinek’s Golden Circle, Mancini’s Vision Frame, and Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership.
Chapter 4 describes the details of the project. This chapter reviews the seven-session course presented to participants.
Chapter 5 is the summary of the project and an examination of the post-course results of the project
Equipping Pioneer Church Planters to Equip Others: A Multi-Case Study
Get PDFThis qualitative, multi-case study introduces and engages a two-pronged dilemma facing pioneer cross-cultural church planting pre-field training programs in the West, namely (1) the continued existence of thousands of unreached people groups in pioneer church planting contexts around the world and (2) the reality of lack of leadership training for pioneer church planting in the global church.
Thus, in the literature review, the study investigates and describes the need in the global church for leadership training for pioneer church planting and church development. The review also examines the cross-cultural leadership training alternatives for pioneer church planting and church development that emerge from the literature. Additionally, the literature review points toward criteria for evaluating the training and qualification of leaders who serve in pioneer church planting based on the three training environments of the local church, cross-cultural training programs, and theological institutions. In the process, the review interacts with key terms and critical topics that contribute to cross-cultural leadership development for pioneer church planting.
Following the literature review, the study describes the qualitative, multi-case methodology for exploring the pre-field training practices of the five training programs. The study methodology includes the research purpose, research questions, design overview, population, samples, delimitations, limits of generalization, instrumentation, and procedures.
Subsequent to explaining the multi-case methodological approach for the research, the study discusses the analysis of the data from fifteen semi-structured interviews from the five pre-field training programs: CrossView Connect, Ethnos 360, the International Mission Board, Radius International, and Wycliffe Bible Translators. The discussion relates a leadership definition and three dynamics of Christian leadership to five comprehensive features of discipleship that emerge in the acronym RTCEE (Relational influence, Teaching, Co-laboring, Evaluating, Entrusting) for any equipping environment where pioneer cross-cultural church planting and development serve as primary goals. These five features of discipleship modify traditional discipleship categories and promote holistic candidate development in four key areas: character (ontology), evaluative wisdom/understanding (epistemology), values/affections (axiology: ethics and aesthetics), and competencies (praxis). Furthermore, the five features of discipleship highlight the central principle that cross-cultural equippers must prioritize leadership development for future pioneer church planters and church developers, regardless of the equipping environment or the individual stages for equipping. In the process of synthesizing the five features of discipleship for leadership development for pioneer cross-cultural church planting, the study also acknowledges that no ideal training sequence emerges from the data. Multiple effective scenarios exist for trainers to incorporate biblical-theological and cross-cultural elements into a foundation of discipleship for leadership development. More significant than an ideal sequencing of training components, the data reveals that trainees should acquire their biblical-theological competency, cross-cultural expertise, and relevant technical skills while growing as Christ’s disciples in a leadership development framework. Additionally, the data demonstrates the key findings that although adequate cross-cultural training involves specialized areas of cross-cultural competency that might require expertise outside the scope of local churches, (1) the most important aspect of effective pre-field training constitutes leadership development through RTCEE discipleship, and (2) the local church serves as the environment in which leaders best establish that discipleship for leadership development.
Finally, the study restates the research purpose and research questions, then explains research implications and project applications. The study also addresses limitations to the research and suggests additional research that others might complete in the subject area of leadership training for pioneer cross-cultural church planting and church development
Surviving Leadership in the Local Church: Fighting the Good Fight for the Long Game
Get PDFThis project is designed to serve pastors, ministry leaders, and other leaders in the local church with the necessary habits, life patterns, and character development tools in order to survive leadership in the local church. By exploring common reasons leaders get out of ministry or are shown out of local church ministry, this project unpacks causes of burn-out, moral failure, phasing out, and more to give a clear picture of reasons some leaders do not survive leading in the local church.
Chapter 1 provides context, rationale, and direction for why leaders do not survive by exploring both personal and professional issues. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological support for leading in a local church, and ways to survive the difficulties of the battle in the trenches for a leader’s character. Chapter 3 delves into the theoretical and sociological support for how leaders can develop healthy rhythms, strong support systems, a self-care plan, and boundaries necessary for survival. Chapter 4 provides the framework of a life well lived and how leaders leads themselves personally, interpersonally, and professionally within the context of the local church. Chapter 5 wraps up the discussion by evaluating the feasibility of leaders in the current cultural context to survive leading in the local church
Developing Defenders of the Historical Faith at First Baptist Church Cobden, Illinois
Get PDFDMin. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020This project entails the development of defenders of the historical faith at First Baptist Church in Cobden, Illinois. Chapter1 includes the purpose, rationale, and five goals of the project. The chapter also includes a brief history of First Baptist Church in Cobden, Illinois. Chapter 2 addresses the biblical foundations for the historical and orthodox understanding of Trinitarian theology from both the Old and New Testaments. Chapter 3 presents a historical understanding of Trinitarianism through the fifth century along with the devotional significance of Trinitarianism. Chapter 4 provides the curriculum and implementation of the work. Chapter 5 includes the evaluation of the project’s effectiveness along with its strengths and weaknesses
A Plan for Mclean Bible Church to Increase Apologetics Knowledge for the Congregants in the Context of Secular Washington, DC
Get PDFThis project sought to assess and expose members of the McLean Bible Church (MBC) in Washington, DC, with the knowledge of apologetics so as to adequately defend their faith and bring those who have evidential “stumbling blocks” to the cross. This project covered the scientific knowledge of God’s existence, the historical accuracy of the Bible from archaeology, and the legal arguments for assisting Christians in promoting Christianity in the public square. Chapter 2 provides the exegesis of four passages of Scripture (1 Pet 3:15; 1 Cor 9:19, 22-23; 1 Cor 15:3-38; 2 Cor 10:1,5). Chapter 3 discusses the scientific and cultural biases that seek to eliminate Christianity from the public discourse and examples of arguments Christians can use in engagement. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, which entails developing apologetic lessons for empirical measurement by surveys for efficacy. Chapter 5 discusses the efficacy of these lessons based upon the completion of the goals measured in surveys given before and after these lessons. Also discussed are the lessons-learned of the project. This project exposes the need for evidential and cumulative case apologetics to be taught in formal settings by qualified pastors and professors in coordination with MBC’s mission statement, “to bring the Gospel to secular Washington, DC” in conjunction with Matthew 28, The Great Commission. This project can be assimilated by other churches as a model for providing the basis for stressing the need for apologetics
Preparing the Members of Tabernacle Baptist Church Cartersville, Georgia to Evangelize Apologetically
Get PDFThis project seeks to equip members of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Cartersville, Georgia to apologetically evangelize to their community. Chapter 1 presents the current ministry context of Tabernacle and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Matt 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Tim 4:2-5; 1 Peter 3:14-17) to show that every believer has been commissioned ambassadors charged with boldly defending Christ. Chapter 3 presents the abundance of resources available to Christian witnesses compared to the philosophies and practices which guide evangelists and apologists. 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 completion of the specified goals. This project seeks to equip Christians intellectually and practically to minister, share, and defend their faith with boldness, confidence, and compassion to reach the lost with the gospel
Equipping Family Members to Fulfill Their Biblical Roles to the Glory of God at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky
Get PDFD.Min., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020This project sought to equip family members to fulfill their biblical roles as a reflection of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Walnut Street Baptist Church and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis on Colossians 3:18-21 to show each family members God-given role and responsibility within the family. Chapter 3 examines the pressing cultural issues impacting the traditional biblical family. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific preaching curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on completion of the specified goals. Most importantly, this project seeks to equip each member of the family to fulfill their biblical roles as a reflection of the Gospel and for the glory of God
The Holy Spirit and the Practice of Evangelism Among Nigerian Neo-Pentecostals
Get PDFJesus Christ, in part of his send-forth message to his disciples just before his ascension, emphatically stressed, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses . . .” (Acts 1:8). If an evangelistic activity is going to be fruitful, it is very important to know and receive this power that comes only through the Holy Spirit. Just as it is very important to receive this power before embarking on evangelism, it is also important not to have a misconstrued meaning of this power. The focus of this thesis centers on how some Nigerian Neo-Pentecostals perceive the power of the Holy Spirit in relation to regarding their practice of evangelism. Notably, a misconception of Acts 1:8 can lead to a proclamation of another gospel that is not the gospel of Jesus Christ. On this terrain of understanding, I delve into the common misappropriations of the work of the Holy Spirit in the gospel proclamation activities among some Nigerian Neo-Pentecostals and the effect such misappropriations have on the Nigerian church as a whole.
Keywords: Holy Spirit, Nigeria, Neo-Pentecostalism, evangelism, power, anointing, prosperity, faith, breakthrough, success, healing, generational curses, miracles, signs, wonders
Increasing the Discipleship Practices of the Worship Ministry at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, Mississippi
Get PDFINCREASING THE DISCIPLESHIP PRACTICES OF THE WORSHIP MINISTRY AT PARK PLACE BAPTIST
CHURCH IN PEARL, MISSISSIPPI
Bradley Keith Brand, DEdMinThe Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Joseph R. Crider
This project seeks to increase the discipleship practices of the worship ministry at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, Mississippi. Chapter 1 presents the ministry context, rationale, and the methodology for this project. Chapter 2 provides biblical support for the need of the project. In looking at Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Peter 2:1-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-7, and Ephesians 4:11-13, it is evident that every believer is commanded to be a disciple maker. Chapter 3 presents a practical method to how the worship ministry at PPBC seeks to create a culture of discipleship. Chapter 4 describes the project in detail, covering the methodology and the curriculum used in this project. Chapter 5 evaluates effectiveness of the project based upon the completion of the set goals. Finally, the project seeks to equip the worship ministry at PPBC with the knowledge, confidence, and ability to invest in the lives of others to create a culture of biblical discipleship