Date
1-2013
Department
Rawlings School of Divinity
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Rodney Dempsey
Primary Subject Area
Religion, General; Religion, Clergy; Religion, Biblical Studies; Religion, Philosophy of
Keywords
Baptist Association, Cooperation, Kingdom
Disciplines
Biblical Studies | Christianity | Comparative Methodologies and Theories | History of Christianity | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Recommended Citation
Frank, John, "Cooperation: Churches Working Together through the Local Baptist Association for Maximum Kingdom Ministry" (2013). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 635.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/635
Abstract
Cooperation is a concept which many churches hold to as a basic belief, yet few incorporate into their ministry plan. With the exception of giving money toward a denominational budget, many churches operate totally independently of other churches. Believers in Jesus Christ can do more in a community as a unified body rather than as splintered groups with individual, and often self-serving, agendas. This thesis project draws together several years of observations and experiences of churches as they have joined together in unity and cooperation. A survey and interview process is used to gain insight and vision from churches and leaders from a variety of denominations. This project also focuses on the scriptural basis for cooperation among churches and unity among believers. The desired outcome is to develop a biblical model of church cooperation through which the churches within a local Baptist association may work together in cooperation and unity for the glory of God.
Included in
Biblical Studies Commons, Christianity Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, History of Christianity Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
