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Quantitative Research for Practical Theology
Petr Činčala, David Penno, Pavel Zubkov, and Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Following the Qualitative Research for Practical Theology, this volume discusses the advantages and limitations of using quantitative research methods in practical theology and provides guidance on how to integrate these methods with other approaches, such as qualitative research. The book emphasizes the importance of using rigorous research in order to produce valid and reliable results and also addresses ethical considerations in conducting research with human subjects. Written by a number of authors from different parts of the world, both practical theologians and social scientists, it presents a balanced approach to practical research from both scientific and theological perspective. The authors provide practical guidance on how to conduct quantitative research within the context of practical theology and missiology. A number of case studies and examples from real-life research projects illustrate the application of this method to practical questions and issues church ministry and mission faces.
Quantitative Research for Practical Theology is an invaluable resource for theologians, religious scholars, and practitioners seeking to gain a solid grounding in quantitative research methods. By providing clear explanations, illustrative examples, and practical advice, this book enables readers to apply social science research methods to their own theological inquiries, leading to a deeper understanding of religious phenomena and more effective missional practice. Graduate and doctoral students, as well as novice and experienced quantitative researchers in practical theology will find this book very useful, user-friendly, and practical. To make writing the dissertation project a successful enterprise, the book provides essential exemplars of various parts of the research paper. This book is filled with tables, figures, and illustrations helping to apply the text. -
As One Who Serves: Perspectives on Adventist Mission & Ministry to Members, Families, and Communities
John Gavin, Petr Činčala, and Paul Richardson
Much has been written about how the ministries of the Adventist Church can be more effective. There is a continued need for new approaches to ministry guided by news and rigorous research. The volume honors the contributions Monte Sahlin, who has dedicated his career to ministry and research spanning more than fifty years. The research, tributes and other information presented in this book were each submitted by those who worked closely with Monte Sahlin during his career or were strongly influenced by research, his many books, articles, presentations and blog posts and focusses on areas where Monte Sahlin has made significant related contributions.
- Pastoral Ministry, Evangelism & Church Growth
- Urban Mission & Ministry
- Compassion Ministries - Social Action & Community Services
- Church Administration & Leadership
- Family Ministry, Youth & Young Adults
This book is organized around these important topics offering new and important insights for those in ministry within the Adventist church, highlighting recent research and inspiring continued scholarship.
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Mission Vision in Action: Perspectives on Global Missiology: A Festschrift Honoring the Life, Work, and Global Ministry of Bruce L. Bauer
Wagner Kuhn and Boubakar Sanou
Festschrift is a German word for a celebratory publication recognizing the lifetime contributions of a professor. In it are essays from colleagues, former students, and friends relating to the honoree’s work or interests. This Festschrift highlights in many ways how Bruce has successfully stimulated the personal, spiritual, and professional growth of countless people around the globe.The papers in this Festschrift on global missiology are written by a wide range of colleagues, friends, and former students.
From differing perspectives, each chapter recounts an aspect of Bruce Bauer’s story as a dedicated and selfless mentor, educator, and missionary. Also, much can be learned from each author’s tribute expressing either their meaningful interaction with Bruce or life-changing encounters with him. As a whole, the volume acknowledges and pays tribute to his inspiration, hard work, great intellectual contribution, and foresight in global mission thinking and strategy. -
Mending Ministers on their Wellness Journey: Insights from Research on Pastor Health
Ivan Williams, Petr Činčala, and René Drumm
No preacher is going to raise their hand to say, "I need help."
Seventh-day Adventist pastors face challenges with health and wellness, even with a beautiful whole-life health message ingrained in our faith tradition. We also live with the challenges of resilience, depression, selfcare, wholeness, mental health, imbalance, stress, burnout, and emotional intelligence. Awareness and understanding of these personal and interpersonal issues are critically related to ministry impact and missional outcomes.
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Doctor of Missiology: Dissertation Writing Manual
Linda Bauer
Recommendations and requirements for the Mission Department and the Doctor of Missiology Program of Andrews University.
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2017-2018 Global Church Member Survey Concerning the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Reach the World 2015-2020 Strategic Plan: Meta-Analysis Final Report
Karl G. D. Bailey, Duane C. McBride, Shannon M. Trecartin, Alina M. Baltazar, Petr A. Činčala, and René Drumm
This report is an overall analysis of the omnibus data set for the 2017-2018 Global Church Member Survey (GCMS). The purpose of this report is to:
1. Focus on key Reach the World Objectives using 2017-2018 GCMS items – The GCMS instrument was designed to measure select Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the Reach the World Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and the Request for Proposals (RFP) for this project. It is important to note that this report is a first examination of the GCMS data to provide the Future Plans Working Group and other readers a broad overview of the state of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For each of the selected Objectives, we summarize the objective and KPIs, identify the corresponding GCMS items, narrate and summarize the patterns in the data, and depict the patterns graphically.
2. Report patterns from each world division on the Reach the World Objectives in addition to overall patterns so that readers can visually compare each world division to other divisions and the overall global responses – This report will provide an overall snapshot of respondents’ answers and will allow readers to quickly see how respondents’ answers vary by world divisions.
3. Provide an initial overview of the answers to each GCMS item from all of the global respondents –The overall proportions and by-division breakdowns for all GCMS items and several derived variables are provided in graphic and tabular form in the appendix to this report.
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Finding Freedom in Jesus: A Deliverance Ministry Manual
Bruce L. Bauer
Finding Freedom in Jesus: A Deliverance Ministry Manual grew out of a February 2018 conference attended by missiologists, front-line missionaries, theologians, and administrators with representation from Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, the EU, and North America.
The goal of the conference was to develop a deliverance ministry manual that would provide basic information for committed followers of Jesus Christ in helping people find freedom in Jesus when harassed by evil spiritual powers.
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A Fresh Look at Denominational Research: Role, Impact, and Scope
Petr Cincala
Memories, essays, interviews, denominational research reports on both quantitative & qualitative data from different parts of the world by the Seminary as well as Social Science professors and professionals
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Missão e Voluntariado: Teologia, História e Desafios Atuais
Marcelo Dias, Rodrigo Follis, and Wagner Kuhn
Ter no currículo uma experiência de voluntariado é cada vez mais desejado para as novas gerações. Isso ajuda até mesmo com que esses jovens se destaquem para vagas de empregos em grandes empresas. Para além da discussão sobre como conduzir mais pessoas ao voluntariado, cremos ser importante também compreender os princípios, as motivações, os meios e os fins dessa prática, a qual nunca acontece em um vácuo teórico. O presente livro, através do olhar da missiologia, discute questões históricas, sistemáticas e bíblicas e se propõe a construir uma sólida base que justifique e ancore as mais diversas experiências de voluntariado, dando-lhes ainda mais significado e valor.
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Introduction to Adventist Mission
Gorden R. Doss
The first of its kind in Seventh-day Adventist scholarship, this book is an excellent introduction to Christian mission from an Adventist perspective. The book addresses mission comprehensively, including biblical foundations, theology of mission, history of mission, contextualization for mission, strategies for mission, and other topics.
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Field Research for Community-Based Ministries: Social Science Principles, Methonds, and Practices for Mission and Ministry Leadership
Rudi Maier
Mission research seeks to build a bridge that communicates and applies truth revealed in Scripture within specific human contexts. In this book, Rudi Maier presents the contribution that social science methods can make to our understanding of missions.
After years collecting materials and teaching classes about this topic, Dr. Maier prepered a manual that is an essencial resource tool for pastors in general and Doctor in Ministry students. It will help them to apply these methods both to the study of biblical texts and to contemporary human settings so as to build a bridge of understanding between them. -
Igreja Relevante: Missao Urbana para a Pos-Modernidade
Kleber Goncalves
Estamos despreparados para enfrentar o atual desafio missionário. Somos uma igreja que emergiu de uma realidade rural, mas que agora é confrontada com um mundo urbano. Mas os problemas não param por aí, hoje enfrentamos uma sociedade na qual as afirmações da verdade não fazem sentido para um número cada vez maior de pessoas, que chamamos de "pós-modernidade".
O presente livro será um guia para aqueles que procuram meios de navegar no novo campo da missão urbana pós-moderna, buscando maneiras de pregar a verdade bíblica. há muitos anos de pesquisa erudita por trás desta obra, porém, o autor colocou seu aprendizado em prática, fundando a Comunidade Nova Semente. Na presente obra temos o fruto desses anos de estudo e práticas.
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TRANSFORMACAO RADICAL: EM BUSCA DO EVANGELHO INTEGRAL
Wagner Kuhn
Não há dúvida de que o conhecimento científico moderno nos trouxe grandes benefícios. Mas nossa dependência desse princípio foi adquirida por um alto preço. Aceitamos várias separações: corpo e espírito, palavras e ações, indivíduo e grupo. Hoje, estamos lutando para redescobrir uma compreensão do todo: o evangelho todo, a pessoa como um todo, o indivíduo em comunidade, o cuidado com a saúde que leva em consideração a pessoa toda. Wagner Kuhn apresenta um estudo profundo sobre a compreensão da vida. Ele mostra que a Bíblia não reconhece nenhuma dessas separações modernas. O evangelho é dirigido ao ser humano em todas as suas dimensões, necessidades e potencialidades.
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Biblical Principles for Missiological Issues in Africa
Bruce Bauer and Wagner Kuhn
Students from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria and Brazil were part of an Andrews University Doctor of Ministry cohort that met at the Adventist University of Africa from 2011 to 2014. Chapter two in their dissertations focused on biblical principles that spoke to current cultural and ministry issues. Many of these chapters are shared with a wider audience in this book.
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Biblical Principles for Missiological Issues in Africa
Bruce L. Bauer and Wagner Kuhn
Students from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria and Brazil were part of an Andrews University Doctor of Ministry cohort that met at the Adventist University of Africa from 2011 to 2014. Chapter two in their dissertations focused on biblical principles that spoke to current cultural and ministry issues. Many of these chapters are shared with a wider audience in this book.
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Church and Society: Missiological Challenges for the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Rudi Maier
The purpose of this book - written by 34 dedicated Christian scholars and community practitioners - is to help Christ's church to understand how this "world" and the people who live in it think, feel and react to some of the issues they face in their daily lives, and how to bring peace, justice and compassion to the society that sorrounds our homes, churches, and communities.
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Shame & Honor: Presenting Biblical Themes in Shame and Honor Contexts
Bruce L. Bauer
Most Christian theology is framed in terms of Guilt/Innocence which people from an individualistic Western context have an easy time relating to. However, the peoples in the 10/40 Window and those in the major world religions would hear the gospel more clearly if it was expressed and framed in terms of God taking our shame and giving us his honor.
From September 19-21, 2013 almost one hundred theologians, missiologists, and field practitioners gathered at Andrews University for a conference dealing with the challenge of presenting biblical theme in Honor/Shame contexts. This book shares the conference presentations with a larger audience. -
Music and Worship in Africa: Adventists' Dialogue from Biblical, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives
Sampson M. Nwaomah, Robert Osei-Bonsu, and Kelvin Onongha
"Music and Worship in Africa" presents ideas that need to be discussed and studied. This book presents various author's views of these two subjects that have generated a lot of disagreement. However, many good biblical and Spirit of Prophecy principles are shared to help the reader struggle with these important issues.
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Toward a Bright Future: Economic Self-Reliance in Africa. Third Adventist Mission in Africa Conference
Bruce L. Bauer
How can the Adventist Church best fulfill the Great Commission in Africa? To address this main question the "Adventist Mission in Africa: Challenges and Prospects" conference met at Andrews University from October 19-21, 2007. Over a hundred administrators, academics, pastors, and lay people gathered for a time of dialogue and reflection. This volume contains the thoughtful papers presented.
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Revisiting Postmodernism: An Old Debate on a New Era. Papers Presented at the First Symposium on Postmodern Sensitive Mission at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI October 18-20, 2012
Bruce L. Bauer and Kleber O. Gonçalves
"Revisiting Postmodernism: An Old Debate on a New Era" was the title of the first symposium on postmodern sensitive mission held at Andrews University, on October 18-20, 2012. This multi- and inter-disciplinary symposium sought to explore, examine and critically engage with themes and issues related to the challenges and opportunities of postmodernism to adventist mission.
Perspectives were presented from those engaged in the fields of practical theology, history, communication, philosophy, social sciences and arts in relation to missiology. This volume presents some of the papers presented at the symposium.
