By Peter John Hobbs, 2013. -- For many years, the parish of Christ Church Bells Corners in Ottawa, Ontario has made the faith formation of children and youth a high priority. As the Rector, I began to the suspect the results of this ministry were…
By Debra M. Brewin-Wilson, 2017. "An adult education program invited participants to reflect on their own spiritual gifts and response to the Baptismal Covenant in light of material presented about four Celtic saints: Saints Brendan, Brigid, Columba,…
By Fadi B. Diab, 2017 -- "A project thesis submitted to the faculty of The Virginia Theological Seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, June 28, 2017." Advisor : David Gortner. Readers : James…
By Olivia P. L. Hilton, 2017. "Through my thesis research and project, I studied clerical bivocationalism and itinerant ministry in EDOW [the Episcopal Diocese of Washington] from practical, spiritual, and theological angles. In these pages, I will…
By Nyasha Gumbeze, 2020 -- "Anglican congregations throughout Western countries are struggling with the decline of membership numbers as the societal context becomes more secular. Members at Henderson Anglican Church in Auckland, New Zealand, are…
Forty years ago I was on a journey of discovery that would lead me to the life changing waters of baptism and a new chapter in my life. My journey began with a deep yearning to learn more about God and Jesus, but my pursuit for answers was wrought…
By Tracy Wenger Sadd. -- "The purpose of this study was to test whether or not using inquiry-based pedagogies, specifically big questions inquiry and appreciative inquiry, to teach Christian theology and religion in an undergraduate first-year…
"Traditional music of Christian faithful in Southern Appalachia offers hope and richness, greater community, and life for Episcopal churches throughout the region and beyond. As St. Thomas’ Christmas Eve celebration in 2017 revealed, musicians whose…
The current season of Christian ministry calls for church leaders to view their social media platforms as online sacred spaces where God is present and believers online can experience the presence of God and each other. Technological advancements of…
By Kenneth Roger Willy, 2016 -- Every Episcopal school is different, and each school’s understanding of what makes it Episcopal and how that identity is translated into action, is specific to its own context. Claiming Episcopal School Identity:…
By James Larkin Pahl Jr., 2017 -- "A project thesis submitted to the faculty of The Virginia Theological Seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, October 27, 2017."
The purpose of this thesis project is to examine a new opportunity for students to explore spiritual development beyond programs offered through the office of university ministry. Central to this project is the idea of how peers influence spiritual…
By Jervis, Georgia C., 2019 -- A Case Study, carried out with a sample group of 18-35 year olds in the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, examining the role of Congregational Mentorship as a way of fostering faith development and vocational…
By Ketlen Adrien Solak, 2016. "This thesis comprises five chapters. In this first chapter I describe the difficulty that a number of teenagers and their parents, who worship at St. Luke's, experience when they are invited to articulate their personal…
By Adam T. Trambley, 2018 -- "A project thesis submitted to the faculty of The Virginia Theological Seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, March 23, 2018." Advisor : Ross Kane. Readers : Dave…
By Jo W. Harney, 2016. Contents Introduction -- Chapter 1 : Existing community and hope for the future -- Chapter 2 : A community of souls at work -- Chapter 3 : The project -- Chapter 4 : Results and analysis -- Chapter 5 : Conclusion.
By Blake, Sandra Caswell, 2019. "The view from the chancel of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church/Denver on Sunday reveals 70 - 90 year old gray heads vastly outnumbering the young. It is cause for the concern among Episcopal churches and other Christian…
By James Pevehouse, 2020 -- "As part of the clergy staff of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Waco, Texas, I have wondered what practices are used to help experience a deep relationship with God, especially when it is affirmed that believing in God is…
By Richard Tsang, 2016. "This paper pinpoints the social situation of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Holy Spirit Church Ping Pong Ministry (HKSKH HSC PPM), the theological concept and scheme, in terms of shepherding, and will examine and reflect on…
By Cynthia Byers Walter, 2017 -- "A project thesis submitted to the faculty of The Virginia Theological Seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry, March 31, 2017." Advisor : Elizabeth Ford Friend.…
By Amy Doyle Welin, 2018. -- "In a large, stable, suburban parish, Sunday formation programming was declining rapidly. Parents expressed concern that their children could not participate in Sunday School classes due to other family commitments. As a…
The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the introduction of the practice of testimony in a congregation that does not readily understand itself as a community that engages in the practice. Testimony is an underutilized practice in the Episcopal…
By Ateek, Sari Naim (2020) -- The aim of this project thesis is to advance the research in the field of Christian charitable giving to the church in America. Prior studies in the field identify that American Christians have the capacity to give more,…
By Rachel Nyback, 2015. "Newly ordained priests are not given consistent support upon entering the ministry. As the practical, dynamic theology of the priesthood becomes more prevalent in western culture, newly ordained priests need help navigating…