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A2 Sociology Beliefs - Religious Organisations and Movements 10diapers
This document outlines different types of religious organizations:
- Churches are large with millions of members and are linked to the state. They see their interpretation as correct.
- Sects are small and exclusive, demanding real commitment from members. They see themselves as having the monopoly on truth.
- Denominations are between churches and sects - they are less exclusive and tolerant of other religions.
- Cults are loosely organized, individualistic groups that are seen as deviant by wider society.
This document outlines different typologies of religious organizations, including churches, denominations, sects, and cults. It describes key characteristics of each type, such as their leadership structure, views on other faiths, and relationship to society. Churches are typically bureaucratic and linked to the state, while sects are more egalitarian and critical of mainstream society. Cults are loosely structured and encourage members to pursue worldly goals. The document also discusses factors that have contributed to the rise of new religious movements, such as social change, secularization, and increased access through globalization and media.
This document discusses various typologies for classifying religious organizations, including churches, sects, denominations, and cults. It summarizes the views of scholars like Troeltsch, Niebuhr, Wallis, Stark and Bainbridge on how these religious groups can be categorized based on factors like their relationship with wider society, commitment level demanded of members, exclusivity of beliefs, and leadership structure. The document also examines explanations for the growth of new religious movements in recent decades, such as marginalization, relative deprivation, and social change. It outlines theories on the typical life cycle and dynamics of sects over time as well as examples of established sects that have endured.
Relevant and effective theological education in 21st centuryjoshva raja john
Theological education in India began with Carey, Marshman, and Ward who sought to equip ministers through programs of theological study and formation. Theological journeys begin with students overloaded with information but some sink while others become academicians, activists, apologists, or alchemists. Indian Christian theologies have developed from borrowing concepts from Indian philosophy to emphasizing social and liberative aspects. Samartha used metaphors of "helicopter" and "bullock cart" Christologies. Theological education faces tensions between vocation/profession, classroom/praxis, and movements/institutions. It also addresses widening gaps and contemporary issues in India between churches/grassroots, denominations, and relating theology to
This document outlines the sessions of a course on Mission in a World Church. It will cover understanding mission biblically and theologically, historical initiatives and movements, contemporary issues locally and globally, critical approaches, changing patterns and models, Christian witness in various contexts, and the interface of mission with theology, sociology, and other disciplines. Specific topics to be addressed include colonial mission, baptism and conversion, mission among diverse groups and other faiths, contextualization, and challenges related to caste, poverty, and migration. Students will also study significant missionaries and missiologists and their contributions.
This document discusses various paradigms and models of missions that have emerged over time. It covers missions focused on development, medical care, HIV/AIDS patients, prisoners, media, charity, and conflict resolution. It notes that medical missions have shifted from a traditional religious approach to establishing community health care systems. Development missions have also evolved, incorporating concepts from ecological economics and sustainable development. Missions among virtual communities focus on creating online spaces for interaction and community. The document also discusses how the Ramakrishna mission in India was a reformist response to Christian models of "caring" missions.
A2 Sociology Beliefs - Religious Organisations and Movements 10diapers
This document outlines different types of religious organizations:
- Churches are large with millions of members and are linked to the state. They see their interpretation as correct.
- Sects are small and exclusive, demanding real commitment from members. They see themselves as having the monopoly on truth.
- Denominations are between churches and sects - they are less exclusive and tolerant of other religions.
- Cults are loosely organized, individualistic groups that are seen as deviant by wider society.
This document outlines different typologies of religious organizations, including churches, denominations, sects, and cults. It describes key characteristics of each type, such as their leadership structure, views on other faiths, and relationship to society. Churches are typically bureaucratic and linked to the state, while sects are more egalitarian and critical of mainstream society. Cults are loosely structured and encourage members to pursue worldly goals. The document also discusses factors that have contributed to the rise of new religious movements, such as social change, secularization, and increased access through globalization and media.
This document discusses various typologies for classifying religious organizations, including churches, sects, denominations, and cults. It summarizes the views of scholars like Troeltsch, Niebuhr, Wallis, Stark and Bainbridge on how these religious groups can be categorized based on factors like their relationship with wider society, commitment level demanded of members, exclusivity of beliefs, and leadership structure. The document also examines explanations for the growth of new religious movements in recent decades, such as marginalization, relative deprivation, and social change. It outlines theories on the typical life cycle and dynamics of sects over time as well as examples of established sects that have endured.
Relevant and effective theological education in 21st centuryjoshva raja john
Theological education in India began with Carey, Marshman, and Ward who sought to equip ministers through programs of theological study and formation. Theological journeys begin with students overloaded with information but some sink while others become academicians, activists, apologists, or alchemists. Indian Christian theologies have developed from borrowing concepts from Indian philosophy to emphasizing social and liberative aspects. Samartha used metaphors of "helicopter" and "bullock cart" Christologies. Theological education faces tensions between vocation/profession, classroom/praxis, and movements/institutions. It also addresses widening gaps and contemporary issues in India between churches/grassroots, denominations, and relating theology to
This document outlines the sessions of a course on Mission in a World Church. It will cover understanding mission biblically and theologically, historical initiatives and movements, contemporary issues locally and globally, critical approaches, changing patterns and models, Christian witness in various contexts, and the interface of mission with theology, sociology, and other disciplines. Specific topics to be addressed include colonial mission, baptism and conversion, mission among diverse groups and other faiths, contextualization, and challenges related to caste, poverty, and migration. Students will also study significant missionaries and missiologists and their contributions.
This document discusses various paradigms and models of missions that have emerged over time. It covers missions focused on development, medical care, HIV/AIDS patients, prisoners, media, charity, and conflict resolution. It notes that medical missions have shifted from a traditional religious approach to establishing community health care systems. Development missions have also evolved, incorporating concepts from ecological economics and sustainable development. Missions among virtual communities focus on creating online spaces for interaction and community. The document also discusses how the Ramakrishna mission in India was a reformist response to Christian models of "caring" missions.
Feminist theorists argue that religion is often patriarchal and used to legitimate the subordination of women. They provide several examples from religious organizations, places of worship, sacred texts, and laws/customs that marginalize women's participation and roles. However, other feminists like Woodhead believe religion can also be used to empower women by gaining status, respect, and influence within their communities and cultures. Religious feminism shows how women have found ways to use religion to gain freedom and liberation.
The document discusses secularization, defined as changing something from religious control or influence to a non-religious status. It outlines five characteristics of secularization including declining religious participation and loss of prestige of religious institutions. It presents the secularization thesis that industrialization and modernization inevitably lead to secularization. However, criticisms argue this overlooks variations between societies and new religious movements in secular societies. Contemporary views show an ongoing debate around secularization trends.
Secularization can be defined as the decline of religion where religious beliefs, practices, and institutions lose importance or influence in society. Based on evidence from the 1851 census, it is estimated that 40% or more of Britain's adult population attended church on Sundays, compared to much lower rates today. Some key changes that have occurred include a decline in the proportion going to church, an increase in the average age of churchgoers, fewer baptisms and church weddings, a decline in traditional Christian beliefs, and greater religious diversity. In 1966, Bryan Wilson argued that Western societies had been undergoing a long-term process of secularization defined as religion losing social significance, as seen in the decline of church attendance in Britain from 40
The document discusses different perspectives on secularization and the role of religion in modern societies. It questions whether secularization is truly happening, noting that many religions have grown since World War II. It explores potential "engines" of secularization like the Protestant Reformation, rise of nation states, capitalism and scientific revolution. It also considers whether religion has truly been privatized or taken on more creative forms of resistance beyond being a last gasp of fundamentalism.
This document provides an overview of Christianity, covering its history, core beliefs and practices, structures, and regulations. It discusses Christianity's historical foundations in Jesus Christ and the development of its major branches. The core beliefs include the Trinity, creation, salvation, and eschatology. Key practices involve worship, sacraments, prayer, and spiritual disciplines. Christianity is organized into churches, denominations, and hierarchical leadership structures, with internal regulations around membership and external relations with other faiths and societies.
Stark and Bainbridge developed the Religious Market Theory to critique secularization theory. They believe religion is not declining as secularization predicts, but rather goes through perpetual cycles of decline and revival as religions adapt to meet consumer demand. Religious Market Theory views religion as operating in a competitive market, where churches provide compensators to attract followers. Stark and Bainbridge argue religion thrives in America's diverse religious market but declines in Europe due to historically dominant state churches creating religious monopolies with less incentive to adapt. While some evidence supports Religious Market Theory, critics argue factors beyond consumer choice also influence religious trends.
The document discusses principles for ministry to young adults, including that relationships are more important than rituals, purpose is more important than activity, and significance trumps loyalty. It also discusses that most people feel their lives have meaning or purpose, though religiously unaffiliated people are more likely to lack a sense of purpose. Churches should consider how to reach the millennial generation. The document outlines guiding principles for missional-emergent ministry, including being interactive, engaging, and experiential.
This document discusses the state of the Catholic Church in the United States following the Second Vatican Council. It notes that while there is great vitality through theological exploration, participation, and ministry, there are also significant challenges. These include a lack of consensus on Catholic identity, institutional crisis from alienation, questions around women's roles, erosion of discipline, and neglect of social justice issues. The document argues that the Church is at a transition point where it must fully implement the reforms of Vatican II. It compares the current situation to a book from the 1940s about France needing evangelization, and suggests parishes must become true communities of faith and mission.
Progressions from Spiritual Revival to Societal Transformation. This is developed from the book The Spirit of Christ and the Postmodern City by Viv Grigg. A set of course resources is available at www.http://www.urbanleaders.org/620Leadership/
5 challenges for mission and ministry from postmodern assumptionsjoshva raja john
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for Christian mission and ministry from a postmodern perspective. It outlines how postmodern assumptions have led to the end of the modern era and Christendom. New models of mission are emerging that focus on personal spirituality, community, social justice, and using various media. The document also notes potential weaknesses like lack of biblical reflection and holding personal views over doctrinal truths.
There are generally considered to be four main types of religious organizations: churches, sects, denominations, and cults. Churches are large, mainstream religious bodies that represent major world religions. Sects are smaller, committed groups that form in protest of churches. Denominations were once sects that became institutionalized over time. Cults have flexible membership and disagreements exist around their precise definition, but they tend to focus on individual experiences and bringing like-minded people together. Religious organizations can also be classified as world-affirming, world-rejecting, or world-accommodating based on their relationship to secular society.
This document outlines the key points from a seminar on leadership and ministry presented by Dennis W. Wiley at Vanderbilt Divinity School in 1999. The seminar covered definitions of leadership and ministry, biblical principles of servant leadership, challenges facing church leaders in the 21st century, and how churches may change in response. Major topics included the declining influence of institutional churches, motivations for churchgoers, and tensions within the Black church since the Civil Rights movement.
Forming the whole person vocation, leadership and young adultsBrian Beckstrom
If you were born after 1984 there is only a 10% chance that you will be part of a church today (Source: Alan Roxburgh, Following God). This sobering statistic captures the urgency of the church’s challenge in the 21st century. But it also provides an opportunity to ask, “How might God be reshaping the Church through these changes?” In this session we will explore the landscape of young adult faith development, and some signs of hope through vocational exploration and leadership development.
The document summarizes research on stress experienced by rural pastors overseeing multiple parishes. It describes the development of an index to measure stress from time-related over-extension. Personal factors like age and personality influence stress levels, while number of churches does not. Theologically, the multi-parish model conflicts with Anglican beliefs of resident, pastoral priests, indicating a need for theological reflection on changed practices in rural churches.
8 mediation and spirituality in the postmodern contextjoshva raja john
This document discusses spirituality and mediation in a postmodern context. It explores themes of worship, implicit religion, and global awareness. Resources on Christian mission, postmodern values, and emerging forms of worship are presented. Spirituality is described as a personal exploration of meaning, sensitivity to others, and connection to God. In postmodernity, spirituality is constructed through temporary communal allegiances, consumer identity, and human interest stories of individual biographical experiences.
The New Evangelization - Malvern Men's Convocationpennpadre
The document discusses the goals and challenges of the "New Evangelization" as outlined by various Catholic leaders over the past few decades. It aims to revitalize and strengthen the faith of existing believers through deeper personal relationships with Christ and religious experiences. It also calls the Church to reevaluate its mission and better engage post-Christian cultures through new methods of faith formation and communication. The New Evangelization emphasizes the need to better catechize Catholics so they can live their faith and share it with others.
Summaries are to be sent via email before the beginning of class a.docxmattinsonjanel
Summaries are to be sent via email before the beginning of class and answer the following questions:
1. What are the main arguments (1 or 2) in this reading?
2. What evidence does the author provide to support his or her argument? (5 or 6 bullets)
3. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of these arguments and supporting evidence compared to other readings this week or this term? (5 or 6 bullets)
4. What questions does this reading raise? (2 or 3)
5. Outline a study where you could follow up with this work or address shortcomings (1 or 2 lines).Friedmann (2005) It's a Flat World, After All. NY Times. 3 April.
Main argument
· Technological innovations are leveling the world’s economic playing field, whereby initial advantages by industrialized regions are being quickly and easily overcome.
Sub-arguments
· …globalized supply chain being facilitated by broadband investments, cheaper computers, email software, search engines – compartmentalized production
· “…created a platform where intellectual work, intellectual capital, could be delivered from anywhere. It could be disaggregated, delivered, distributed, produced and put back together again”
· Globalization 1.0 Large to medium (1492-1800) – globalizing countries for resources and imperial conquest – European drivers
· Globalization 2.0 Medium to small (1800-2000) – globalizing companies for markets and labour -- American and European drivers
· Globalization 3.0 – Small to tiny (2000-?) – globalizing individuals and small groups collaborating with others – driven by all colours of human rainbow
· “When the world is flat, you can innovate without having to emigrate. This is going to get interesting. We are about to see creative destruction on steroids.”
· 10 events converging: 1. Berlin wall made us one; 2. Netscape made internet friendly; 3. Y2K (application-to-application); 4. Outsourcing; 5. Offshoring; 6. Open sourcing; 7. Insourcing (UPS logistics); 8. Supply-chaining (Walmart); 9. Informing (Google, unlimited data); 10. Steroids (wireless and VoIP). All 10 converged ca 2000 and allowed real time collaborations without regard to geography, distance or language.
· 1990s BRIC opened up economies, adopted new technos without sunken costs
· “That is what is going to happen to so many jobs -- they will go to that corner of the world where there is the least resistance and the most opportunity.”
Questions
· Is Friedman’s flat world populated by uniform nation-states? Are there no (widening) differences within industrialized and industrializing countries?
· What is the role of the state? Is the national government to be responsible for “Meeting the challenges of flatism requires as comprehensive, energetic and focused a response as did meeting the challenge of Communism.” ? To whom is the challenge issued?
· ''Today, the most profound thing to me is the fact that a 14-year-old in Romania or Bangalore or the Soviet Union or Vietnam has all the information, all the tools, all the sof ...
catechists over the faithful for usefulnesshaunga tupou
This document summarizes the National Directory for Catechesis, which provides theological and pastoral principles for catechesis in the United States. It outlines the goals of renewing catechesis, its relationship to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and general overview. Key topics covered include the context of proclaiming the Gospel in the US, catechesis and evangelization, presenting authentic faith, divine and human methodologies, catechesis in worshipping communities, and moral catechesis.
The Preacher's Forum: Exploring Dialogical PreachingClint Heacock
These slide shows I have designed are used at the Preacher's Forum sessions. The purpose is to explore new preaching opportunities for the twenty-first century.
Confirmation is a ministry with a long history, yet what is the place of confirmation today? Wondering about Confirmation will suggest ways confirmation can continue to be an adaptive and vital congregation ministry in the 21st century.
This document introduces Dawn Trautman and Dr. Terri Elton who are offering webinars on topics related to faith formation. Dr. Elton's webinar series is titled "Faith Formation in a Missional Age" and will explore what faith means in today's changing cultural context. It discusses research showing declining religious affiliation and notes faith must be reimagined for a society where Christianity is no longer the majority. Faith formation aims to help people understand what it means to live out their Christian identity amidst these cultural shifts.
Feminist theorists argue that religion is often patriarchal and used to legitimate the subordination of women. They provide several examples from religious organizations, places of worship, sacred texts, and laws/customs that marginalize women's participation and roles. However, other feminists like Woodhead believe religion can also be used to empower women by gaining status, respect, and influence within their communities and cultures. Religious feminism shows how women have found ways to use religion to gain freedom and liberation.
The document discusses secularization, defined as changing something from religious control or influence to a non-religious status. It outlines five characteristics of secularization including declining religious participation and loss of prestige of religious institutions. It presents the secularization thesis that industrialization and modernization inevitably lead to secularization. However, criticisms argue this overlooks variations between societies and new religious movements in secular societies. Contemporary views show an ongoing debate around secularization trends.
Secularization can be defined as the decline of religion where religious beliefs, practices, and institutions lose importance or influence in society. Based on evidence from the 1851 census, it is estimated that 40% or more of Britain's adult population attended church on Sundays, compared to much lower rates today. Some key changes that have occurred include a decline in the proportion going to church, an increase in the average age of churchgoers, fewer baptisms and church weddings, a decline in traditional Christian beliefs, and greater religious diversity. In 1966, Bryan Wilson argued that Western societies had been undergoing a long-term process of secularization defined as religion losing social significance, as seen in the decline of church attendance in Britain from 40
The document discusses different perspectives on secularization and the role of religion in modern societies. It questions whether secularization is truly happening, noting that many religions have grown since World War II. It explores potential "engines" of secularization like the Protestant Reformation, rise of nation states, capitalism and scientific revolution. It also considers whether religion has truly been privatized or taken on more creative forms of resistance beyond being a last gasp of fundamentalism.
This document provides an overview of Christianity, covering its history, core beliefs and practices, structures, and regulations. It discusses Christianity's historical foundations in Jesus Christ and the development of its major branches. The core beliefs include the Trinity, creation, salvation, and eschatology. Key practices involve worship, sacraments, prayer, and spiritual disciplines. Christianity is organized into churches, denominations, and hierarchical leadership structures, with internal regulations around membership and external relations with other faiths and societies.
Stark and Bainbridge developed the Religious Market Theory to critique secularization theory. They believe religion is not declining as secularization predicts, but rather goes through perpetual cycles of decline and revival as religions adapt to meet consumer demand. Religious Market Theory views religion as operating in a competitive market, where churches provide compensators to attract followers. Stark and Bainbridge argue religion thrives in America's diverse religious market but declines in Europe due to historically dominant state churches creating religious monopolies with less incentive to adapt. While some evidence supports Religious Market Theory, critics argue factors beyond consumer choice also influence religious trends.
The document discusses principles for ministry to young adults, including that relationships are more important than rituals, purpose is more important than activity, and significance trumps loyalty. It also discusses that most people feel their lives have meaning or purpose, though religiously unaffiliated people are more likely to lack a sense of purpose. Churches should consider how to reach the millennial generation. The document outlines guiding principles for missional-emergent ministry, including being interactive, engaging, and experiential.
This document discusses the state of the Catholic Church in the United States following the Second Vatican Council. It notes that while there is great vitality through theological exploration, participation, and ministry, there are also significant challenges. These include a lack of consensus on Catholic identity, institutional crisis from alienation, questions around women's roles, erosion of discipline, and neglect of social justice issues. The document argues that the Church is at a transition point where it must fully implement the reforms of Vatican II. It compares the current situation to a book from the 1940s about France needing evangelization, and suggests parishes must become true communities of faith and mission.
Progressions from Spiritual Revival to Societal Transformation. This is developed from the book The Spirit of Christ and the Postmodern City by Viv Grigg. A set of course resources is available at www.http://www.urbanleaders.org/620Leadership/
5 challenges for mission and ministry from postmodern assumptionsjoshva raja john
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for Christian mission and ministry from a postmodern perspective. It outlines how postmodern assumptions have led to the end of the modern era and Christendom. New models of mission are emerging that focus on personal spirituality, community, social justice, and using various media. The document also notes potential weaknesses like lack of biblical reflection and holding personal views over doctrinal truths.
There are generally considered to be four main types of religious organizations: churches, sects, denominations, and cults. Churches are large, mainstream religious bodies that represent major world religions. Sects are smaller, committed groups that form in protest of churches. Denominations were once sects that became institutionalized over time. Cults have flexible membership and disagreements exist around their precise definition, but they tend to focus on individual experiences and bringing like-minded people together. Religious organizations can also be classified as world-affirming, world-rejecting, or world-accommodating based on their relationship to secular society.
This document outlines the key points from a seminar on leadership and ministry presented by Dennis W. Wiley at Vanderbilt Divinity School in 1999. The seminar covered definitions of leadership and ministry, biblical principles of servant leadership, challenges facing church leaders in the 21st century, and how churches may change in response. Major topics included the declining influence of institutional churches, motivations for churchgoers, and tensions within the Black church since the Civil Rights movement.
Forming the whole person vocation, leadership and young adultsBrian Beckstrom
If you were born after 1984 there is only a 10% chance that you will be part of a church today (Source: Alan Roxburgh, Following God). This sobering statistic captures the urgency of the church’s challenge in the 21st century. But it also provides an opportunity to ask, “How might God be reshaping the Church through these changes?” In this session we will explore the landscape of young adult faith development, and some signs of hope through vocational exploration and leadership development.
The document summarizes research on stress experienced by rural pastors overseeing multiple parishes. It describes the development of an index to measure stress from time-related over-extension. Personal factors like age and personality influence stress levels, while number of churches does not. Theologically, the multi-parish model conflicts with Anglican beliefs of resident, pastoral priests, indicating a need for theological reflection on changed practices in rural churches.
8 mediation and spirituality in the postmodern contextjoshva raja john
This document discusses spirituality and mediation in a postmodern context. It explores themes of worship, implicit religion, and global awareness. Resources on Christian mission, postmodern values, and emerging forms of worship are presented. Spirituality is described as a personal exploration of meaning, sensitivity to others, and connection to God. In postmodernity, spirituality is constructed through temporary communal allegiances, consumer identity, and human interest stories of individual biographical experiences.
The New Evangelization - Malvern Men's Convocationpennpadre
The document discusses the goals and challenges of the "New Evangelization" as outlined by various Catholic leaders over the past few decades. It aims to revitalize and strengthen the faith of existing believers through deeper personal relationships with Christ and religious experiences. It also calls the Church to reevaluate its mission and better engage post-Christian cultures through new methods of faith formation and communication. The New Evangelization emphasizes the need to better catechize Catholics so they can live their faith and share it with others.
Summaries are to be sent via email before the beginning of class a.docxmattinsonjanel
Summaries are to be sent via email before the beginning of class and answer the following questions:
1. What are the main arguments (1 or 2) in this reading?
2. What evidence does the author provide to support his or her argument? (5 or 6 bullets)
3. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of these arguments and supporting evidence compared to other readings this week or this term? (5 or 6 bullets)
4. What questions does this reading raise? (2 or 3)
5. Outline a study where you could follow up with this work or address shortcomings (1 or 2 lines).Friedmann (2005) It's a Flat World, After All. NY Times. 3 April.
Main argument
· Technological innovations are leveling the world’s economic playing field, whereby initial advantages by industrialized regions are being quickly and easily overcome.
Sub-arguments
· …globalized supply chain being facilitated by broadband investments, cheaper computers, email software, search engines – compartmentalized production
· “…created a platform where intellectual work, intellectual capital, could be delivered from anywhere. It could be disaggregated, delivered, distributed, produced and put back together again”
· Globalization 1.0 Large to medium (1492-1800) – globalizing countries for resources and imperial conquest – European drivers
· Globalization 2.0 Medium to small (1800-2000) – globalizing companies for markets and labour -- American and European drivers
· Globalization 3.0 – Small to tiny (2000-?) – globalizing individuals and small groups collaborating with others – driven by all colours of human rainbow
· “When the world is flat, you can innovate without having to emigrate. This is going to get interesting. We are about to see creative destruction on steroids.”
· 10 events converging: 1. Berlin wall made us one; 2. Netscape made internet friendly; 3. Y2K (application-to-application); 4. Outsourcing; 5. Offshoring; 6. Open sourcing; 7. Insourcing (UPS logistics); 8. Supply-chaining (Walmart); 9. Informing (Google, unlimited data); 10. Steroids (wireless and VoIP). All 10 converged ca 2000 and allowed real time collaborations without regard to geography, distance or language.
· 1990s BRIC opened up economies, adopted new technos without sunken costs
· “That is what is going to happen to so many jobs -- they will go to that corner of the world where there is the least resistance and the most opportunity.”
Questions
· Is Friedman’s flat world populated by uniform nation-states? Are there no (widening) differences within industrialized and industrializing countries?
· What is the role of the state? Is the national government to be responsible for “Meeting the challenges of flatism requires as comprehensive, energetic and focused a response as did meeting the challenge of Communism.” ? To whom is the challenge issued?
· ''Today, the most profound thing to me is the fact that a 14-year-old in Romania or Bangalore or the Soviet Union or Vietnam has all the information, all the tools, all the sof ...
catechists over the faithful for usefulnesshaunga tupou
This document summarizes the National Directory for Catechesis, which provides theological and pastoral principles for catechesis in the United States. It outlines the goals of renewing catechesis, its relationship to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and general overview. Key topics covered include the context of proclaiming the Gospel in the US, catechesis and evangelization, presenting authentic faith, divine and human methodologies, catechesis in worshipping communities, and moral catechesis.
The Preacher's Forum: Exploring Dialogical PreachingClint Heacock
These slide shows I have designed are used at the Preacher's Forum sessions. The purpose is to explore new preaching opportunities for the twenty-first century.
Confirmation is a ministry with a long history, yet what is the place of confirmation today? Wondering about Confirmation will suggest ways confirmation can continue to be an adaptive and vital congregation ministry in the 21st century.
This document introduces Dawn Trautman and Dr. Terri Elton who are offering webinars on topics related to faith formation. Dr. Elton's webinar series is titled "Faith Formation in a Missional Age" and will explore what faith means in today's changing cultural context. It discusses research showing declining religious affiliation and notes faith must be reimagined for a society where Christianity is no longer the majority. Faith formation aims to help people understand what it means to live out their Christian identity amidst these cultural shifts.
This document provides an overview of a catechist initial formation day. It begins with introductions and discusses the purpose of the day which is for catechists to discover their identity, understand their role, observe teaching methods, and continue their own faith formation. Various topics are then covered, including a catechist's call, their role as teacher, prayer leader, storyteller and witness for social justice. Guidance documents for catechesis are referenced. The day aims to equip catechists and remind them that the Spirit is working through their ministry.
This document discusses factors contributing to young adult dropout from church and proposes strategies to address it. It suggests the dropout problem stems from a lack of parental discipleship, incomplete youth conversions, and churches not having clear plans for making disciples. The document outlines an essential model for churches with four elements: simplify discipleship process, deepen biblical teaching, expect member commitment, and multiply outward focus. It advocates discipling youth through milestones and providing guidance through life transitions. The goal is for churches to develop proven plans that deepen faith and commitment.
This document summarizes the history and methodology of Lifetime Sabbath Fellowships Texas Conference. It discusses the founder's experiences pastoring traditional churches and attempts to establish small groups. It led to the realization that holistic small groups meeting during prime Sabbath morning time were needed to truly multiply efforts and engage members. The current approach in San Antonio establishes core values-driven small groups as the primary corporate experience, focusing on finding and discipling open people through meaningful spiritual experiences.
This document provides an introduction to research methods for conducting surveys in parishes. It discusses both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Quantitative methods involve collecting and analyzing numerical data through tools like questionnaires and statistical analysis. Qualitative methods explore topics in more depth through interviews and examining words, pictures, or objects. The document outlines the typical steps in a research process, including identifying an area of study, developing questions, reviewing existing literature, designing and piloting a survey, collecting and analyzing results, and presenting findings. It also discusses choosing appropriate research methods and tools like NVivo or SPSS for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data respectively.
This document provides an overview of Ansea Consulting, a healthcare consulting firm based in Singapore. It summarizes Ansea's capabilities and services which include market access assessments, capability development workshops, commercial opportunity assessments, stakeholder engagement support, and pricing strategies. It introduces the founder and managing director, Anand Jha, and describes his 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. It also lists the core team members and their experience.
Singapore has a combination of public and private healthcare providers. The public system is divided into three Regional Health Systems which are responsible for primary, acute, and community care. Primary care is provided through polyclinics and general practitioner clinics. The healthcare system faces challenges from an aging population and increasing healthcare costs.
This document is a presentation template that includes examples of formatting for slides, charts, tables, and text. It provides examples of formatting for slide titles, subtitles, body text, bullet points, headings, sources, and placeholders for things like charts, tables, questions sections. The document demonstrates the font style, size, and color to be used throughout the presentation.
Este documento describe un desafío para generar una herramienta que permita tomar lecturas de medidores de agua en zonas complicadas. Actualmente, los lectores enfrentan problemas como peligros en las rutas, rutas no óptimas, sobrecarga de trabajo, falta de capacitación y acceso limitado a los medidores. Se busca desarrollar una solución que brinde las condiciones necesarias tanto a los usuarios finales como a los lectores para realizar las mediciones en estas zonas.
Pitch Deck for a Mexican mining company in 2015. The source material provided to us was a word document with 20-30 bullet points. We had a discussion with the client and understood his needs and provided our inputs and created the deck from scratch.
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The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
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The forces involved in this witchcraft spell will re-establish the loving bond between you and help to build a strong, loving relationship from which to start anew. Despite any previous hardships or problems, the spell work will re-establish the strong bonds of friendship and love upon which the marriage and relationship originated. Have faith, these stop divorce and stop separation spells are extremely powerful and will reconnect you and your partner in a strong and harmonious relationship.
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Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
2. We have been able to use a model of priestly
generations (cohorts) to help us better understand
different generations within the presbyterate.
We have come to a new understanding and respect
for the differences that exist among the different
priestly generations in the presbyterate.
We have conducted our conversations in a spirit of
mutual respect in which all feel they have been
heard and their experiences have been honored.
3. Brief Introduction to Cohort-
Generational Models
Explore what happens when
different generations interact
Apply generational thinking to
Church and ministry
Will begin with a 4-generation
model of US history
Followed by 4-generation model
of US priesthood
Not clear how well this applies
to non-US populations. Not
enough research available
4. The dates for the generations
(cohorts) are not hard/fast
The key piece is the shared
experience
If you feel you identify with the
experience of a generation, you
probably belong there
5. A generation’s unique identity is
shaped by the significant events and
people that influenced them during
their formative years
Each generation is heavily influenced
by the experience of the previous
generations
6.
7. Vatican II (1962-1965)
Key Question – When did your seminary
formation take place with respect to
Vatican II?
8. Created 4 priestly ordination
cohorts
1. Pre-Vatican II (ordained before
1964)
2. Vatican II (ordained 1964 to 1977)
3. Post-Vatican II (ordained 1978 to
1991)
4. Millennial (ordained 1992 to
present)
9.
10. Ordained by 1964 (midpoint of Council)
Already formed before Vatican II
At least 72 years old (average 80+)
25% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
Attracted to Institutional Church
Identify strongly with Church structures
Becoming a priest was often a matter of pride for
family and community
11.
12. Ordained between 1964 and1977
Formed during turbulent years
Age 59-71 (majority in their 60s)
33% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
Questioned institutions and structures
Rebelled against and tried to reform what they
saw as overly clerical culture
Focus on building community
13.
14. Ordained between1978 and1991
Ordained in first half of JPII’s service
Age: 45- 58 (some are even older)
Many entered seminary after college
23% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
Most were children during Council
By the time they arrived in seminary, ideas of
Council were in place
15.
16. Ordained in1992 or later
Often called John Paul II priests
Age 24 and 44 (again, some are older)
18% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
Raised when Church was in decline (schools,
hospitals, religious orders)
Wear collar as a witness; more likely to see
themselves as “men set apart”