Practical Theology
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A Study of Bioethics for Christian Students at a Secular University
The tenets of humanism have been incorporated into classes that deal with bioethical issues at public universities. Christian students are faced with the dilemma of…
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Effective Leadership in Small Group Ministry Through the Application of Family Systems
The premise of this project is that small group leaders can become more effective and caring through the application of family systems theory, specifically Bowenian…
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Internal and External Factors that Hinder or Help Effective Ministry to Divorced Lutherans: Why They Stay Away/What We Can Do to Bring Them In"
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors that hinder or help ministry to divorced people. Questionnaires to divorced members and pastors, addressing…
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The Eucharist: Center of the Church’s Worship and Life
THE EUCHARIST: CENTER OF THE CHURCH’S WORSHIP AND LIFE. I will develop a seminar of four modules which provides assistance for pastors and worship committees…
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A Systemic View of Collaborative Leadership-A Partnership of Joy
This Major Applied Project (MAP) recognizes the relationship between the office of the public ministry and the priesthood of all believers. The thesis is that…
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A Study of the Formation of a Mission Study Task Force as it Relates to the Planning Process of a Congregation
A STUDY OF THE FORMATION OF A MISSION STUDY TASK FORCEAS IT RELATES TO THE PLANNING PROCESSOF A CONGREGATION The purpose of this project is…
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The Biblical Office of Deacon: Its Nature and Application in the Lutheran Congregation
This resource guide has been developed for the express purpose of aiding lay elders in the understanding and fulfillment of their service within the local…
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The Empty Womb: A Christian Perspective on Infertility
This paper will discuss how couples can learn to cope with their infertility, some of the problems facing couples as they try to deal with…
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Burnout in the Pastoral Ministry: The Need for Clear Boundaries
A survey was conducted of 138 pastors in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in the Central and Southern Illinois districts in the Fall of 1991. The…