LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Church Government in a Changing Environment Submitted to Dr. Samuel Hoyt‚ in partial of fulfilment of the requirements for the course Summer 201420 THEO 530-B05-LUO Systematic Theology II by Marlinda M. House Rhodes Lynchburg‚ Virginia May 29‚ 2014 Thesis Statement This paper will support that trained leaders‚ upgrading organizational designs‚ functions‚ and services are essential
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The Church in the Middle Ages Notes secular- not subject to or bound by religious rule; not belonging to or living in a monastic or other order. ecclesiastical- relating to the Christian church or clergy imperator Romanorum- Emperor of Rome lingua franca- various languages used as a common language between peoples of diverse speeches Main Idea: The church was a dominant force in the Middle ages due to the disintegration of the Roman Empire and the ability of Christianity to bring people
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Name of the Church: Aglipayan Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente) Short History of the Church: The Iglesia Filipina Independiente was formed in the beginning of the twentieth century as part of the broad nationalist struggle against Spanish colonialism and American imperialism. It traces its origin from the struggle of the Filipino clergy against racial discrimination and friar domination within the Roman Church in the 19th century‚ which‚ consequently‚ transformed into a nationalist crusade
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The word “pastor” comes from a Latin word which means shepherd. The New Testament presents two offices that constitute church leadership—elder/overseer and deacon. Paul lists the qualifications for elder/overseer in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. Notice that in the 1 Timothy passage‚ Paul refers to them as overseers (episcopos in the Greek) and in Titus he refers to them as elders (presbuteros in Greek). From this it can be concluded that there is one office with different designations. The word
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com. Abstract My proposal is to provide you with an Integrated Parish Management Solution which will synchronize all management processes including attendance records‚ church activities records ‚ financial records‚ membership personal data etc. The need for a customized Integrated Parish Management Solution for the Church cannot be over emphasized because the solution will be tailored in solving your church’s unique needs. The Integrated Solution would deliver a single database containing data
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A church building‚ often simply called a church‚ is a building used for religious activities‚ particularly worship services. The term in its architectural sense is most often used by Christians to refer to their religious buildings but can be used by other religions. In traditional Christian architecture‚ the church is often arranged in the shape of a Christian cross. When viewed from plan view the longest part of a cross is represented by the aisle and the junction of the cross is located at the
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subjects. Thus‚ in a small corner of Medieval Spain‚ the beginning of what today is Spanish spectacle of bullfighting was created. The earliest record
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Running head: Medieval India and China Paper Medieval India and China Paper Mike Colson University of Phoenix Global Civilizations 1400-1700 HIS 276 Mark Olick Medieval India and China In the following paper I will discuss the key differences in medieval India and China. I will compare and contrast each society’s social‚ cultural‚ political‚ and religious climates. In addition‚ explaining the civilizations economic environment during medieval times. Finally‚ I will describe how
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The United Methodist Church My home church is United Methodist. I have gone there ever since I was a child because that is where my mother went to church. Through researching this paper I found many interesting things about my church. There are many points and issues I agree with and many I disagree with. Writing this really made me think about my denomination closely and if it’s the right one for me. The United Methodist Church shares a common history and heritage with other Methodist and
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CHURCH FATHERS Seminar in Church History 520 September 21‚ 2012 The author of the book‚ “Getting to know the church fathers” makes it very clear from the onset that the book is not only a historical look into the development of the church but an attempt to revitalize or jump-start one’s life in Christian ministry. Bryan Liftin helps readers understand the fathers as individuals who cared deeply about preserving the core tenets of the Christian faith. This book has a
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