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The Incarnational Paul in (Two) Acts: From Motorcycle Gang to Martyr
2013 Susan Carter The Incarnational Paul in (Two) Acts: From Motorcycle Gang to Martyr The Apostle Paul is one of the most significant figures in the history of the Christian Church. He is arguably one of the more mischaracterized figures as well. Through the use of...
Holy Obligations: Using the Vows of the Baptismal Covenant to Build Teams of Missional Leadership
2012 Thomas A. Thoeni Holy Obligations: Using the Vows of the Baptismal Covenant to Build Teams of Missional Leadership The Baptismal Covenant as found in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer is central to the missional vision of the Episcopal Church. It serves not just as...
Hospitality of the Heart: A Way of Life that Changes Lives and Congregations
2012 John R. Palarine Hospitality of the Heart: A Way of Life that Changes Lives and Congregations Hospitality of the heart is a way of life. This thesis is about how the culture of welcome, belonging and transformation changes lives of both people and congregations....
On Becoming a Mission-Shaped Church
2012 Paul S. Nahirney On Becoming a Mission-Shaped Church: A Progress Report on a Diocesan Engagement with Marks of Mission This thesis explores the topic of what it means to be a mission-shaped church. Factors that have contributed to the decline of the Christian...
Writer-Priest: How Pastors Write Their Way Toward Vocational and Congregational Health
2011 Matthew Richard Lawrence Writer-Priest: How Pastors Write Their Way Toward Vocational and Congregational Health This thesis examines the role of writing for pastors, especially as it promotes vocational and congregational health. It examines purported causes for...
Canaries in the Coalmine
2011 Joseph Andrew Lane Canaries in the Coalmine: The Impact of Creative People on Congregational Development in the Episcopal Church The Episcopal Church is suspended between a very real desire to welcome new members and an equally real sense of anxiety over its...