An Examination of Spirituality in the African American ChurchJonathan Dunnemann
Previous studies investigate whether spirituality aids African Americans in coping with the complexities of life when confronted with a host of issues such as higher levels of poverty, health issues, and incarceration. However, few studies have examined the consistency of spirituality across multiple parameters. This study examines spirituality across gender, city, and the interactions of gender and city. Findings indicate the consistency of spirituality within the African American community supporting the role of the church for males and females in both rural and urban settings.
Sankofa Institute providing education program for ministry among African Amer...Jonathan Dunnemann
The Sankofa Institute provides an opportunity for men
and women in South Texas to receive academic training for
pastoral ministry close to home and earn master’s or doctoral
degrees approved by the Association of Theological Schools.
Protestant as well as Catholics have earned degrees at Oblate
for many years; now, for the first time, students will have an
option to choose courses with a focus on African American
studies.
Here is an informational slideshow about Dominican Young Adults, USA, a member state of the International Dominican Youth Movement. Slideshow created by DYA Communications Chair Sean Mundy in May 2012.
An Examination of Spirituality in the African American ChurchJonathan Dunnemann
Previous studies investigate whether spirituality aids African Americans in coping with the complexities of life when confronted with a host of issues such as higher levels of poverty, health issues, and incarceration. However, few studies have examined the consistency of spirituality across multiple parameters. This study examines spirituality across gender, city, and the interactions of gender and city. Findings indicate the consistency of spirituality within the African American community supporting the role of the church for males and females in both rural and urban settings.
Sankofa Institute providing education program for ministry among African Amer...Jonathan Dunnemann
The Sankofa Institute provides an opportunity for men
and women in South Texas to receive academic training for
pastoral ministry close to home and earn master’s or doctoral
degrees approved by the Association of Theological Schools.
Protestant as well as Catholics have earned degrees at Oblate
for many years; now, for the first time, students will have an
option to choose courses with a focus on African American
studies.
Here is an informational slideshow about Dominican Young Adults, USA, a member state of the International Dominican Youth Movement. Slideshow created by DYA Communications Chair Sean Mundy in May 2012.
Leading Like Jesus: a Curriculum to Disciple African-American Males Into Beco...Jonathan Dunnemann
The New Testament Pastor as Equipper
"The apostle Paul presents the pastor as one who is responsible for providing transformational growth for the people of God, saying, in Ephesians 4:11-12:
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
The pastor’s biblical role to “equip” people for the “work of ministry” is scripturally significant. Barclay, emphasizing the pastor’s significance, says: “There were the pastors
and teachers…In one sense they had the most important task in the whole Church: They were not wanderers but were settled and permanent in the work of one congregation” (Barclay, 2002).
LDS Philanthropies is a department of the Office of the Presiding Bishopric responsible for philanthropic donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated charities. These are the current funding priorities of the Church. If you or someone you know would like more information on becoming involved through philanthropic giving, please send me a message on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjayolsen.
A presentation for the 2014 Catechetical Congress on Long Island regarding the immigration issue and the impact it has on immigrant families on Long Island. It also suggest a pastoral response to this community.
Discipleship Formation in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 21st ...Jonathan Dunnemann
This qualitative case study sought to discover if the African Methodist Episcopal Church is intentional in the discipleship formation of its members. My study examined five African
Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Midwest and included 60 clergy and non-clergy participants. I conducted one-on-one interviews with the clergy and I held focus groups of seven to ten participants with the non-clergy. Also as part of the study, I observed weekly worship services, adult Sunday school classes, and mid-week Bible studies at each of the five churches. The major findings revealed discipleship formation is not a one-time event, but a journey with four components: 1) the participants understanding and definition of discipleship as journey, 2) discipleship formation journey aids inside the church, 3) discipleship formation journey hindrances inside the church, and 4) discipleship formation journey aids outside the church. I
analyzed the findings using four theoretical frameworks: 1) myths, rituals, habits, and the sacred; 2) critical pedagogy; 3) black liberation theology; and 4) transformational leadership. Analysis of the data revealed the foundational Christian education programs within the church are struggling with being relevant to people’s everyday lives. Second, role models play an important part in discipleship formation. Third, because of time constraints, church leaders do not get to focus on their discipleship formation so they can be role models and help others on their journeys.
Leading Like Jesus: a Curriculum to Disciple African-American Males Into Beco...Jonathan Dunnemann
The New Testament Pastor as Equipper
"The apostle Paul presents the pastor as one who is responsible for providing transformational growth for the people of God, saying, in Ephesians 4:11-12:
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
The pastor’s biblical role to “equip” people for the “work of ministry” is scripturally significant. Barclay, emphasizing the pastor’s significance, says: “There were the pastors
and teachers…In one sense they had the most important task in the whole Church: They were not wanderers but were settled and permanent in the work of one congregation” (Barclay, 2002).
LDS Philanthropies is a department of the Office of the Presiding Bishopric responsible for philanthropic donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated charities. These are the current funding priorities of the Church. If you or someone you know would like more information on becoming involved through philanthropic giving, please send me a message on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjayolsen.
A presentation for the 2014 Catechetical Congress on Long Island regarding the immigration issue and the impact it has on immigrant families on Long Island. It also suggest a pastoral response to this community.
Discipleship Formation in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 21st ...Jonathan Dunnemann
This qualitative case study sought to discover if the African Methodist Episcopal Church is intentional in the discipleship formation of its members. My study examined five African
Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Midwest and included 60 clergy and non-clergy participants. I conducted one-on-one interviews with the clergy and I held focus groups of seven to ten participants with the non-clergy. Also as part of the study, I observed weekly worship services, adult Sunday school classes, and mid-week Bible studies at each of the five churches. The major findings revealed discipleship formation is not a one-time event, but a journey with four components: 1) the participants understanding and definition of discipleship as journey, 2) discipleship formation journey aids inside the church, 3) discipleship formation journey hindrances inside the church, and 4) discipleship formation journey aids outside the church. I
analyzed the findings using four theoretical frameworks: 1) myths, rituals, habits, and the sacred; 2) critical pedagogy; 3) black liberation theology; and 4) transformational leadership. Analysis of the data revealed the foundational Christian education programs within the church are struggling with being relevant to people’s everyday lives. Second, role models play an important part in discipleship formation. Third, because of time constraints, church leaders do not get to focus on their discipleship formation so they can be role models and help others on their journeys.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
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Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
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Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
Wcs powerpoint
1. World Communion Sunday
A Churchwide
Special Sunday Of
The United Methodist Church
Changing the World, One Life at a Time.
2. Dr. Dennis Marke,
World Communion Scholar, Sierra Leone
Dr. Dennis Marke realized treating the community conditions that lead
to disease was just as important as treating actual illnesses.
“I wanted to go and meet people in their communities and empower
them with knowledge and programs to help prevent the diseases
killing them,” he explained.
He vowed to focus on “safe drinking water, good sanitation,
immunization, family planning and good maternal care.”
3. World Communion Sunday goes
beyond the sacrament.
United Methodists celebrate World Communion Sunday: one of
six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings. Your offering
provides college scholarships for racial- and ethnic-minority
students in the United States and for international students.
World Communion Sunday calls the church to be “the catholic
(universal) inclusive church.”
4. A long, rich history
•In 1940, the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America
established World-Wide Communion Sunday as a global,
interdenominational event. Prompted by the impact of World War II,
the Methodist Church received an offering on this Sunday for the
Fellowship of Suffering and Service.
•In 1971, The United Methodist Church changed the name of the
observance to World Communion Sunday and redistributed the
offering to support the Crusade Scholarship Program (begun in 1944),
the Ethnic Minority Scholarship Program, and the Division of Chaplains
and Related Ministries.
•In 1980, Chaplains and Related Ministries was moved to World
Service funding, but the World Communion Sunday offering continued
to assist racial- and ethnic-minority persons pursuing various avenues
of ministry. The 2008 General Conference changed the name “Crusade
Scholars” to “World Communion Scholars.”
5. Your gifts are distributed as follows:
• 50% of the offering provides scholarships for international and U.S.
racial- and ethnic-minority graduate students (World Communion
Scholars).
• 35% of the receipts support ethnic scholarships for undergraduate
students.
• 15% funds the Ethnic In-Service Training Program scholarships for
racial- and ethnic-minority persons seeking second careers in
church-related vocations.
6. Your gifts support three vital
programs.
World Communion Scholars
This program seeks to support students whose study focus will
relate directly to mission and to the elimination of poverty,
expansion of global health, leadership development or
congregational development.
7. -- Akiko Miyake-Stoner, World Communion Scholar,
Master of Divinity student,
Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, Calif.,
"I have learned about the history of Christian worship and how to
make worship applicable to people today. I am doing my field
education at a historically, predominantly Japanese-American
church, which is teaching me to apply what I learn in class.”
8. -- Laura Pressley, World Communion Scholar,
Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Addiction
Ministry, Methodist Theological School in Ohio
"As a World Communion Scholar, I can concentrate on what
really counts: helping people who are in the darkest corner of
addiction and despair to find a new life in Christ. It's only
because of United Methodists who have given on World
Communion Sunday that I am free to pursue the rest of my
education without fear or anxiety."
9. -- Natalya Shulgina,
World Communion Scholar, Russia
“Like many children of my time in Russia, I was raised in an
atheistic family. I was a student in the medical university when a
team of American doctors came to our village. They invited me to
the first student forum of the Russian United Methodist Church.
This was my first community of believers. I felt welcomed, cared
for and loved. I finally realized they were different because they
believed in God.”
10. -- Marta da Silva, Luanda, Angola
World Communion Scholar, Angola
“With God’s grace, everything is possible. Today I work in product -
development techniques for a subsidiary of Angola’s national oil
company. I also love to work as a children’s Sunday school teacher
and youth counselor. I thank God for all the blessings. I thank the
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and The United
Methodist Church in Angola for their scholarships. Thanks for this
opportunity and for believing in me.”
11. Ethnic In-Service Training
The United Methodist Church allocates 15 percent of the World
Communion offering to the General Board of Higher Education and
Ministry for Ethnic In-Service Training.
These funds are designated for the recruitment, training and
retention of ethnic United Methodists in leadership positions in
every level of the church and its ministry.
12. North Carolina Hispanic/Latino/
Leadership Academy at Pfeiffer University
One Ethnic In-Service Training grant recipient was the North
Carolina Hispanic/Latino/A Leadership Academy that provides
ongoing academic and spiritual training for Hispanic leadership in
the Western North Carolina and the North Carolina annual
conferences. The academy is a cooperative venture of the
conferences, Pfeiffer University and Albemarle District Hispanic
Ministries.
13. Ethnic Scholars
Thirty-five percent of the World Communion Sunday offering
benefits Ethnic Scholarships, related to the General Board of
Higher Education and Ministry.
This undergraduate award is for Native American, Asian, African
American, Hispanic or Pacific Islander applicants pursuing their
first undergraduate degree.
14. -- Jeania Ree Moore, Ethnic Scholar,
Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
“As a college student, I have to account not only for my studies but
also for school expenses: books, tuition and more. The United
Methodist Ethnic Scholarship allows me to focus on my academic
and community efforts rather than to fret over my financial
resources."
Education and faith, Moore asserts, “are assets no one can take
away or destroy. Both are necessary treasures nothing can
replace.”
15. -- Aarron C. Flowers,
Ethnic Scholar and biology major,
University of California—Davis
“I could not afford to be in college today if I did not receive
scholarships through my church, my family and my community.
Even though my classes contain a high degree of difficulty, they
challenge me and pique my interests. I am determined not to let
anything stop my drive to succeed.”
16. Here are the dates.
If the designated date conflicts with your local church
calendar, you can select an alternate date for your
congregation’s observance of World Communion Sunday.
Oct. 3, 2010
Oct. 2, 2011
Oct. 7, 2012
17. Nurture. Advocate. Give.
You can “adopt” World Communion Sunday as your annual
project and give to it at any time.
Here are two ways to contribute:
1. Online giving is easy and safe. Go to www.umcgiving.org
and click on “Donate” at the top of the page. Your online
donation can be credited to your church or conference.
2. Write a check to your local church and identify it as
“World Communion Sunday offering.” Put it in the
offering plate or give it to your church treasurer.
18. Here is how to learn more.
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
(615) 340-7342
umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org
For stories, worship helps and other information, go online to
www.umcgiving.org
To order resources, go to www.umcgiving.org and click on
“Store” at the top of the page.