Date

4-26-2024

Department

Rawlings School of Divinity

Degree

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Chair

Jacob Dunlow

Keywords

Worldview, Critical Thinking, ministry, teaching, culture, Bloom’s Taxonomy

Disciplines

Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Abstract

This action research thesis project engaged eleven ministers in the International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies with a multi-session training designed to help them identify potential areas of cultural accommodation detrimental to Christian life and witness. The project utilized a multi-week training program where participants viewed training videos and attended online discussion sessions. The participants recorded their impressions throughout the four-week training period. Six weeks after the training concluded, small group sessions were scheduled to determine whether the participants could utilize the training material in their ministry. Data were collected through journaling, entrance and exit questionnaires, and small group interviews. The research indicates that moderate progress toward a greater appreciation for theological education is possible when the training focuses on ministry relevance. The moderate progress made by this project creates opportunities for additional training. The project’s overall success also opens the door to creating similar training programs designed to reach a broader audience in the body of Christ.

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