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Lost and Found: Spiritual Discernment for a Struggling Church

Kiesel, Sharon L.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=mtso1507563666381611

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2015, Doctor of Ministry, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Practical Studies.
This project attempts to give clarity amidst chaos, by helping courageous leaders direct the people back to God who is the One who is really in charge. While serving as a Transitional Minister and operating under the accepted practices of that ministerial specialization, I plan to intervene in a congregation’s life, by inviting, teaching and guiding its members to use an ancient practice of discernment that was developed for decision-making in accordance with God’s will. The expected outcome is that the people will personally and communally have a clearer idea of their callings from God. Their experience with discernment will guide them in starting to develop a vision for the future, as they prepare for their next pastor.
Lisa Dahill, Doctor (Advisor)
229 p.
Clergy
Discernment; Transition; Interim clergy

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  • Kiesel, S. L. (2015). Lost and Found: Spiritual Discernment for a Struggling Church [Doctoral dissertation, Methodist Theological School in Ohio]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=mtso1507563666381611

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kiesel, Sharon. Lost and Found: Spiritual Discernment for a Struggling Church. 2015. Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=mtso1507563666381611.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kiesel, Sharon. "Lost and Found: Spiritual Discernment for a Struggling Church." Doctoral dissertation, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=mtso1507563666381611

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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