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Wallace, Layne. "Teaching congregations a theology of preaching helping the congregation hear preaching /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Access this title online Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2006. http://www.tren.com.

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Berkland, Adam. "Religious Congregations and Civic Resources." Thesis, Boston College, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/684.

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Thesis advisor: Kay Schlozman<br>Much has been said recently about the decline in both political and non-political civic participation in the United States. Many American religious congregations, however, continue to stand strong as voluntary associations connecting people with the political and civic life in our country. This paper explains the role that religious congregations can play as promoters of civic engagement. Specifically, it describes the mechanisms by which religious congregations can provide what I call civic resources to their members, resources members utilize to participate i

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Anderson, Shawna Leigh. "Conflict in American Protestant Congregations." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/195715.

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Conflict in religious organizations is certainly not new. Conflict has been implicit in much of the theorizing on religion's social organization and its relationship to social change. Despite the clear and far-reaching implications of conflict for religious organizations, especially congregations, we know relatively little about why these conflicts occur and what they are about. With this project, I answer some basic descriptive questions about congregational conflict by capitalizing on nationally representative data from the National Congregations Study (NCS), and I build on these and othe

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Brubaker, David. "Change and Conflict in Congregations: Examining the Effects of Change on Conflict in Religious Congregations." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/195334.

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Religious congregations occupy a unique social space in contemporary American society. Although participation rates have declined since the 1950s, congregations continue to attract more members and resources than any other voluntary form of association. Congregations have also not been immune from the dramatic social and cultural changes in the broader society. These external changes propel many congregations to undertake structural and cultural adaptations in an effort to survive in a changing environment.This dissertation explores the relationship between change and conflict in congregations

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Sevier, Melissa Bane. "Revitalizing smaller congregations through local mission." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Access this title online Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1997. http://www.tren.com.

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Oppenshaw, Derek Leonard. "Conflict resolution and reconciliation within congregations." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63030.

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The foundational hypothesis to this study is that congregations which have a healthy perception and a greater understanding of conflict will develop more effective responses to conflict that will translate into more effective conflict resolution and reconciliation. The process and sustainability of the development of a missional church, the context of the study, is pregnant with potential conflict. Untamed conflict has the propensity to retard, jeopardise or even destroy the development of a missional church. When conflict arises, it must be understood and dealt with theologically. The i

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Pearson, Mark A. "Physical healing in "main line" congregations." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1999. http://www.tren.com.

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DeClaisse-Walford, Stephen Gerald. "Led by the Spirit? Discovering the ethos of congregations that reach out." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23215.

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The problem this study addresses is that the Christian church in the postmodern west is in a condition of zero growth and even decline. Conventional strategies intended to reverse this condition have tended to focus on improved implementation of traditional methodologies of church growth. Despite the application of such strategies the church continues to decline, indicating the urgent need for additional approaches. Practical theology suggests such an additional approach: greater engagement with the local community. Certain churches have been identified whose congregations, acting, it is belie

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Pyne, Kenneth R. "Developing, implementing and evaluating congregational worship renewal in five selected congregations of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 2000. http://www.tren.com.

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Freeburg, Darin. "Information Culture and Belief Formation in Religious Congregations." Thesis, Kent State University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3618893.

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<p> This qualitative study investigated the information culture and beliefs within two United Church of Christ congregations in Northeast Ohio. One congregation was Open and Affirming (ONA), and one congregation was not. ONA refers to a congregation's decision to be listed as a place where LGBT individuals—in particular—are welcomed and accepted. Using a purposive sampling technique, 8 focus groups of 4-8 participants each were asked to discuss content derived from three research question areas: participant beliefs, information that participants used to inform these beliefs, and ho

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Venter, Dawid. "The formation and functioning of racially-mixed congregations." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/15576.

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Thesis (DPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 1994.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This is an empirical, qualitative study of racially-mixed urban churches (congregations) as social institutions, which includes a practical-theological perspective. Research was motivated by the rareness of mixed congregations, compared to the profusion of homogenous congregations. My purpose was to uncover social factors which support the formation, maintenance, and functioning of mixed congregations. A New Testament section is included because of the normative value that these texts hold for contemporary Christians a

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Freeburg, Darin S. "Information Culture and Belief Formation in Religious Congregations." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1383573397.

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Durand, Jean-Paul. "Les congregations religieuses : droit canonique et droit francais." Paris 11, 1992. http://www.theses.fr/1992PA111005.

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Si le regime civil francais des congregations (1901) a cesse d'etre un regime d'asphyxie pour devenir des 1942 un regime de grande capacite moyennant la subsistance d'une reconnaissance legale octroyee par l'etat, le refus au conseil d'etat de la libre declaration des congregations s'est maintenu. La these veut expliquer pourquoi les congregations religieuses en 1992 son encore privees du droit commun associatif civil. Le caractere tres institutionnalise des collectivites congreganistes a fortiori celles du culte catholique - reste en 1992 la raison predominante de ce deficit en matiere de lib

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Huber, Amanda. "Religious Organizations as Civic Actors: A Qualitative Study of Congregational Identity and Role in a Cincinnati Neighborhood." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1276977488.

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Snow, Charles M. "A model for transition of ministry in declining congregations." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1998. http://www.tren.com.

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Stroope, Samuel, and Joseph O. Baker. "Structural and Cultural Sources of Community in American Congregations." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2014. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/493.

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Religious institutions are among the deepest reservoirs of social belonging in America, but what determines whether belonging is cultivated in these institutions? Previous research shows that individuals’ social network composition is a primary predictor of feelings of belonging. However, less is known about how group characteristics condition the influence of social networks on belonging. We use data from the 2001 U.S. Congregational Life Survey and multilevel modeling to examine how organizational characteristics such as group size, in-group network density, and aggregate ideological uniform

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Grobler, Aldeon Barend. "A framework for crafting and implementing a congregational strategy in the local congregations of the reformed churches of South Africa / by A.B. Grobler." Thesis, North-West University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4613.

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The church is not like any other institution or organisation in society. Although the church is primarily invisible and spiritual, it is a visible organisation in the world, and it spans across borders of nations, languages and countries. John Calvin strongly rejected the notion that the church is only a spiritual organisation of which the visible administrative side is downplayed. The fellowship of the church must not only be seen as a mystical relation with Jesus Christ. At the three-yearly synod of the GKSA, which was held in the year 2000, a report was tabled titled 'Preservation and Growt

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Brooks, Jacqueline Denise. "Congregations and social services an analysis of inter-organizational networks /." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1205871447.

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Brooks, Jacqueline D. "Congregations and Social Services: An Analysis of Inter-Organizational Networks." The Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1205871447.

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Williams, Emyr. "The social capital of cathedral congregations : an individual differences approach." Thesis, Bangor University, 2008. https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-social-capital-of-cathedral-congregations--an-individual-differences-approach(1f24c82b-eebb-43e2-a8b0-65034777951e).html.

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Neal, Hollis Charles. "A Discovery Study Of Contemporary Models Of Pastoral Succession And Their Implications For The Health Of The Black Church." Ashland Theological Seminary / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=atssem1619606299087091.

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Fälth, Johan. ""Det finns inga nackdelar" : Fyra religiösa församlingar och deras samverkan med kommun, föreningar och religiösa samfund." Thesis, Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för socialt arbete - Socialhögskolan, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-59746.

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Religious congregations and social work have long been a neglected field of research. Although the number of studies have increased during the last twenty years. With a starting point in the situation in this field of research and in the current public debate in Sweden the focus of this study will be on how Christian and Muslim congregations view cooperating with the municipalities, organizations, the religious community to whom which the congregation belongs and how the congregations view cooperating with other religious communities. Qualitative method of research was used. Representatives of

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Ford, Terrance A. "The persuasive appeal of selected American preachers to ethnically diverse congregations." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2007. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p001-1182.

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Pickle, W. Stewart. "Developing a discipleship model for starting Hispanic congregations in South Florida." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1996. http://www.tren.com.

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Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996.<br>Abstract. Appendices include transperency masters, a tract, retreat manual and other documents in Spanish. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 345-372).

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Jannusch, Merton L. "Baptism renewal within selected congregations of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 1985. http://www.tren.com.

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Munn, Christopher W. "The One Friend Rule and Social Deficits: Understanding the Impact of Race on Social Capital in an Interracial Congregation." The Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1372330327.

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Freeman, Norman E. Jr. "A Project to Discover Why Millennials Attend and Remain at Greater Antioch Baptist Church." Ashland Theological Seminary / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=atssem1633528663398941.

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Wayt, William K. "A Project to Discover to What Extent the Catholic Church Includes People WithDevelopmental Disabilities in The Life of the Church." Ashland Theological Seminary / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=atssem1604502149401935.

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George, Christopher Eric. "Can I Get a Witness?: Reclaiming the Baptist Testimony Tradition to Enhance Sense of Community in a Church Congregation." Methodist Theological School in Ohio / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=mtso1461682546.

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DeClaissé-Walford, Stephen Gerald. "Led by the Spirit? discovering the ethos of congregations that reach out /." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2005. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03162006-231337/.

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Fuentes, Riffo Daniela Viviana. "Organizational Change in Volunteer-Based Organizations: Communication Change Strategies in Church Congregations." TopSCHOLAR®, 2015. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1504.

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The current study fills a gap in the communication and management literature by providing additional insight regarding the effective communication strategies used by church leaders during organizational change. The researcher sought to find out how beliefs held by church members predicted their receptivity to change and their intent to leave their organization. Participants from diverse church denominations (N = 208) completed an online survey questionnaire asking them to think about a particular change they had experienced in their current or former church. The results of statistical analysis

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Cymbaluk, Leon M. "Strategies conducive to formation of independent second-generation Korean North American congregations." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2007. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p023-0207.

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Friedrich, Robert E. "Strategic planning for congregations a route to renewal for the church family /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1996. http://www.tren.com.

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Lam, Alfred. "Preaching in Canadian English speaking Chinese congregations a year 2 preaching course /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1999. http://www.tren.com.

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Sichula, Osward Pearson. "Hospitality in urban Baptist congregations in Zambia and the role of pastoral ministry / Osward Pearson Sichula." Thesis, North-West University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2071.

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Polson, Edward Clayton Bader Christopher David. "Taken for granted? Exploring the relationships between social service agencies and religious congregations." Waco, Tex. : Baylor University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2104/4204.

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Sermons, Curtis L. "Why the Church of God in Christ cannot retain men in their congregations." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 1998. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/AAIDP14686.

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In general, the number of Christian male disciples are less than women disciples in all churches. This phenomenon is prevalent in churches throughout America. C. Eric Lincoln, (Lincoln, 1990), conducted a study where he found that 70% of the adults who attends church are women. A misinterpretation of the patriarchal style of leadership and a lack of empathy for the dilemma of today's men shed great insight into the problem of men not attending church regularly. The misinterpreted patriarchal style of leadership is very confusing too men who want to share the leadership of the church. Women see

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Muhm, William J. "Preaching and liturgy with high context congregations in the sea services: a project." 2003, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/11031.

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CIVINS<br>CIVINS program thesis<br>This project focuses on preaching and presiding within the sea services, to serve Roman Catholic sailors and marines and their families. It is intended primarily for Roman Catholic priest Navy chaplains who find, as I have found, that preaching and presiding with Roman Catholics in today's military environment presents a cross cultural challenge. The active duty Navy population on 30 September 2002 was 10% Latino and 4% Filipino. The active duty Marine Corps population on the same date was 13% Latino and 3% Asian/Pacific Islander. The active duty Coast Guard

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Cameron, Helen Elizabeth. "The social action of the local church : five congregations in an English city." Thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London), 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.266847.

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Nyawuza, Mzwandile Patrick. "The Sacramental Ministry in African Presbyterian Congregations in Pretoria : a Liturgical-Theological Critique." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/75271.

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The sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion feature prominently in the liturgical worship of Protestant churches and the Reformed community in particular. The sacraments make the church different from other social institutions because its rituals are unique and life giving. In a sense, these unique rituals give the church an identity as a community that worships God. Without the sacraments there is no life in the church. The purpose and functions of the sacraments in the liturgical life of the church clearly shows that every church has an access to this fountain of life. The centrality of the

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Brown, Stewart. "Vision for newcomer assimilation in congregations of the Northwestern Association of Baptist Churches." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1998. http://www.tren.com.

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Danielson, Marilyn. "Discovering the similarities of signs, symptoms, and stories of low self-esteem congregations." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 2004. http://www.tren.com.

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Frisbie, David L. "Cogent issues in clergy attrition subsequent to experiences of conflict in local congregations." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2001. http://www.tren.com.

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Gilman, Michael. "A study of churches built for the use of congregations of the Church of England between 1945 and 1970 and of their effectiveness in serving the needs of their congregations today." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2000. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/3087/.

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This thesis is a study of churches built for the Church of England, in the dioceses of Manchester, Birmingham and Coventry, in the years 1945 to 1970, with the intention, of examining, first, the circumstances of their planning and building, and, second, the degree to which those building serve the needs of their respective parishes today. The church buildings described in the study have been visited, clergy or churchwardens interviewed, and archival material, relating both to individual churches, and to the diocese as a whole, consulted where it was available. The study comprises three sectio

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Wang, Chun-An. "Chinese congregations of Ontario in the context of the history of pastoral care practice." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape15/PQDD_0001/MQ33810.pdf.

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Huitink, Don G. "Growing a church a manual for establishing self-supporting congregations with a reformed perspective /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1987. http://www.tren.com.

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Douglass, Samuel Karl. "A strategy for merging diverse ethnic congregations to minister in cross-cultural missions projects." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1988. http://www.tren.com.

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Pearce, Lynda R. "Catholic philanthropy in mid-nineteenth century Britain : the reformatory work of the female congregations." Thesis, University of Kent, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.405997.

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Johnston, Terry L. "Rural congregations facing change a case study of Indian Lake Baptist Church, Worthington, Minnesota /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2007. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p046-0065.

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Gerlach, James Lillard. "Leading a traditional church to start local multihousing congregations through the adult Sunday school." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1994. http://www.tren.com.

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