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God\u27s 21st Century Missional Vision: Scattering, Persecution and the Spread of the Gospel
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Intergenerational Bible Study as a Means of Discipleship at the Waukesha Community Seventh-day Adventist Church
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The Waukesha Community Seventh-day Adventist Church faced a plateau in Bible study engagement. Newly baptized members were disengaging from continuing Bible study and not reproducing disciples, resulting in a spiritual growth process that was minimal and heavily dependent on the pastor.
Method
The DMin student chose action research as a method for developing, implementing, and evaluating an intergenerational Bible study strategy to revitalize discipleship. The three-phase intervention included: (1) a sermon series featuring intergenerational activities to recruit participants; (2) a workshop to equip lay members as Bible study teachers; and (3) an eight-week program with two tracks: a one-on-one study for baptismal candidates and a small-group study for the discipleship of existing members. I, the researcher, crafted the Bible studies for implementation in this research.
Results
The intervention significantly exceeded expectations, recruiting 50 participants from an average church attendance of 85. The project resulted in eight baptismal decisions, of which seven received baptism, and one is pending. Surveys revealed highly positive experiences, with participants reporting significant spiritual growth, a desire to continue in disciple-making activities, and strengthened intergenerational relationships. A majority of teachers wished to teach again, and many students were motivated to invite others or become future leaders.
Conclusion
Intergenerational Bible study serves as an effective ministry model for nurturing spiritual growth and discipleship. The study affirmed that when lay members are equipped to lead, engagement with the Word of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, transforms individuals into disciples who reproduce disciples. The intergenerational format proved vital, enhancing community bonding, fostering mutual respect between age groups, and boosting the overall effectiveness of the discipleship process
The Student Movement Volume 110 Issue 14: Stars Shining Bright
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Concern Grows About Continuing Choir Program, Replacing Stephen Zork\u27s Role, Addison Randall
Sunday Music Series at the Howard: Carla Trynchuk & Elena Braslavsky, Addison Randall
A Bad Faith Review of the New Muppet Show, Corinna Bevier
HUMANS
Promoting Mental Health at AU: A Look into The AU Active Minds Club, Megan Constantine.
Olive Oil, Oranges, and RyanAir: A Reflection on My Semester in Spain, Addison Randall
NEWS
AU Theater Wing Presents Shakespeare\u27s Much Ado About Nothing, Isa DeMoraes
Harvard Professor Returns to Andrews University for Black History Month, Joey Carrion
IDEAS
Adventist Political Thought: On Republican Government, Joey Carrion
PULSE
A Friend Indeed, Maya Thomas
LAST WORD
Giving Up on a Star, Aiko J. Ayala Rioshttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/sm-110/1013/thumbnail.jp
Andrews University Press 2026 Booklist
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Andrews University Students Call on Lake Union Churches to Support New Missions Initiative
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Woman Filling Water Bags
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