I. PENDAHULUAN Seorang Kristen yang sejati adalah seseorang yang menyadari hakikatnya sebagai murid Kristus (disciple of Christ) dan mengalami proses transformasi spiritual yang dikerjakan oleh Allah untuk menjadi serupa dengan Kristus. Salah satu cara dalam proses transformasi spiritual tersebut adalah dengan melakukan disiplin rohani. Ada berbagai disiplin rohani yang dapat dilakukan; tapi dari semua disiplin rohani tersebut, jenis disiplin rohani solitude dan silence-lah yang jarang dan
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The Twelve Apostles: History, Function, and Theology “In the history of the Christian church, the Apostles form a first central group – a nucleus, from which all future effort takes its beginning” (Wayland 5). This quote from biblical historian John Wayland epitomizes the importance of the Twelve Apostles, even close to two thousand years after their deaths. Ultimately the apostles played a pivotal role in connecting Jesus and His message to the people of the rest of the World. Without
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Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Ascension {{Template:Jesus_Navigation}} The resurrection of Jesus, with its completion in the ascension, setting the seal of the Father’s acceptance on His finished work on earth, and marking the decisive change from His state of humiliation to that of exaltation, may be called in a true sense the corner stone of Christianity (compare 1Co 15:14,17). It was on the preaching of Christ crucified and risen that the Christian church was founded (e.g. Ac 2:32-36; 1Co
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INTRODUCTION Beginning a new church-planting project is a task that requires much responsibility and effort. It is not a light-hearted venture. Nor is it a task that has a one-size-fits-all model or method. Each church plant has unique elements because it reaches unique people in unique places throughout the world. It is a humbling yet exhilarating experience to be called by God to this task of planting a church among a specific group of people. This paper will discuss the work of planting
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Mark 10:17-31 “The Rich Young Man” Tylor Burkhalter 4/2/11 Gospel of Mark INTRODUCTION: I chose to write about Mark 10:17-31. This pericope tells the story of the rich young ruler. The young man had followed all the commandments since child hood yet it wasn’t enough, Jesus asked him to sell all that he had and follow him. The young man couldn’t do it and went away from Jesus sad. Jesus explained to the disciples how it is is impossible for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God, because
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Jason Phillips 11/7/12 Youth Ministries Case Study This case study examines the Youth Ministries program of three Youth Ministries in Mobile, Alabama. The goal of this study is to exam the structure, vision, and effectiveness of each individual Youth Ministry. This study will compare and contrast Youth Ministries from different denominations as well as different group sizes. This study will serve to establish a working template for effective Youth Ministry. Results Youth Ministry 1:
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How To Mobilize Your Church To Evangelize Introduction The number of people in the world who do not affiliate themselves with a religion of any sorts is at a all time high, and the number continues to grow. “One-fifth of the U.S. public and a third of adults under the age of 30 - are religiously unaffiliated today, the highest percentages ever.” Not only is church identification low among today’s society, but also church attendance and the level of importance emphasized by those same individuals
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Christian Mentorship Interview Profile A paper submitted to Dr. Curtis King Liberty University Theological University For partial fulfillment of CLED 510 Tiffany Walter Submitted: August 7, 2011 Mentorship Interview Profile The word “mentor” is defined as “a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.” Although “mentoring” doesn’t appear in the Bible, Scripture does give us numerous examples of mentoring. Moses was mentored by his father-in-law Jethro, first as son-in-law
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For centuries, people from diverse religions and cultures have searched for substantial data in order to better understand the true nature and identity of Jesus. Some contend that he was a prophet; others worship him as a god, while many others assert that he was merely a wise teacher with no link to the divine. In the second part of Graham Stanton’s book, The Gospels and Jesus, Jesus’ intentions, teachings, and downfall are examined and assessed with notable order and clarity, all in an attempt
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MANAGING COMMITMENT-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTS V. Aruldas, P. Zachariah, S. Awale Commitment-based organizations (organizations with a strong commitment to help individuals, groups or communities as a labour of love) are typically found in areas of need – working with street children, the homeless, healthcare for the poor, battered women, etc. Some of these areas of need have, over time, attracted other providers who see a business opportunity, resulting in a competitive
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