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Dissertations / Project Portfolios from 2024

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Story, Senses, Community and Fun: Teaching the Bible as Christ Centric Story for the Local Church, Adam Barton

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No Leaders but the Laity: Equipping, Educating, and Training Laypeople to Lead the Local Church, Christian Bass

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A Liturgy for Wholeness Culture Shaping Practices for Flourishing in Ministry, Mike Bellanti

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DNA-- Do You Know Who You Are? A Curriculum for Mentors of Emerging Adult Young Women, Cristina Joy Davis

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The Church in-between Raising Up Leaders in the Liminal Context at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Peter Dunn

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Hybrid Faith: a Study on the Impact of Digital Technology on Church Communication During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Gertrude Dzirasa-Payne

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Project Portfolio: Spiritual Sexuality a Guidebook for Parents, Kelly Edmiston

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Sexuality and Service: The Intersectionality to the Black Church Serving the LBGTQIA+ Community, Kwaun Felton

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Project Portfolio: Stronger Together Virtual Clergy Groups in Small Congregations, John Fillmore

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EPIC Preaching: Making Sermons More Participatory and Experiential to Maximize Engagement, Retention, and Transformation, Zach Fitzpatrick

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Project Portfolio: Conflict Devotional-journal, Keith Lashawn Garrett Sr

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Come Let Us Reason Together: Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Clergy and Mental Health Professionals Regarding Demonic Oppression and Mental Illness, Juanda Green

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The United Churches of America: Post-Denominationalism, Theocracy, and Justice Systems, Tyler Joshua Green

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Fostering Collaborative Partnerships Through Clear Communication Strategies: A Foster Care Model, Cheryl E. Haskins

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Incarnational Discipleship: Inquiry into the Need for for Cross-Shaped Discipleship and Cruciform Spiritual Formation in Charismatic Churches in a Post-Christendom Culture, Wayland Henderson

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Commonplace: Gathering Families of Faith around the Table in the Manner of the Earliest Christian Communities for the Future of the Church, Daniel Hues

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Project Portfolio: That We May Be One...Unifying as the Body of Christ in a Divided World, Colleen Hurley-Bates

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Stop Feeding the Homeless: a Theological and Theoretical Examination of Reconsidering Homeless Aid Through Informed Collaboration With Faith-based Organizations, Marci Lynn Jackson

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A Triage and Case Management Approach to Membership Management Prioritizing Soul Treatment, Dwayne K. Jones

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Befriending Doubt: Finding Freedom and Belonging in the Face of Uncertainty, Jana Koh

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Carriers of the Cloak: Six Steps for Christian Chaplains to Grow as Humble Leaders and Healthy Servants, John Gabriel Lawson

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How Does Therapy Impact African American Christians?, Suzette Theresa Law

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Always Christmas, But Never Winter: A Guided Companion for the Season of Advent, John Lemons

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Project Portfolio: From Here to Home: a Proven Pathway From Visitor to Member in Our Church Community, Leon Mckenzie

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A Resilient Faith: Lessons for the Church From Church Leavers, Carol McLaughlin

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Project Portfolio: Connecting Women With God Through Reflective Spiritual Practices, Victoria Niebrugge

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Examining the Synergy Between the Marketplace and the Church in Ghana: Strategies for Enhancing Socio-Economic Development, Grace Opuni-Darko

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A Theological Exposé: a Microcosmic Review of the Relationship Between the Black Male and the Black Church in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Danielle L. Paul

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A Discipleship Model for Oral Preference Learners: Specifically Related to the Turkana People of Kenya, Theresa Lynn Pottenger

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Intergenerational Christian Community: A Vision for Spiritual Formation for All Ages, Robin Pyles

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Rhythms for Reformation: Guiding Missionaries to Find Healing From the Trauma of Spiritual Abuse, Nancy Raatz

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Thin Places: A Six Week Prayer Guide For Experiencing God in Your Everyday, Keith Riley

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Trauma Informed Theology: A Framework for Developing a Culturally Competent African American Intimate Partner Violence Curriculum for the Pentecostal Clergy, Bridget P. Robinson

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Theology on a Plate: A Gamified Discipleship Experience, Silas Sham

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Formational Living: A Blueprint for Spiritual Formation Within a Virtual Church Community, Darcy Lynn Shepherd

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New Wine: A Spiritual Approach for the Intervention of High-Functioning Alcohol Use Disorder, Elias J. Suddarth

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Lifeskills and Generation Z: Equipping for Holistic Development, Societal Engagement, and Post-Pandemic Resilience, Annette Taylor

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Supporting Christian Gen Z Undergraduates through Life Setbacks by Equipping Spiritual Directors, Brandon Taylor

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Dare To Serve: The Importance of Servant Leadership to Christian African American Women CEOs Within the Nonprofit Industry, Sheila Tolbert

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Women Senior Pastors in the Black Baptist Church: A Study of Pathways to Access and Model for Sustainability, Wendy VanHosen

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Defeating Racism and Overcoming Generational Poverty: Re-Educating African American Youth, Adrian D. Ware

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Herding Cats and Other Ironies:A Practical Theology of Ecclesial Administration, Richard C. Wood Jr.

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Reframing Addiction and Spiritual Care Through the Johari Window, Chi Hyang Yun

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LSD to Galilee: Incarnation in the Psychedelic Subculture, Rob Zahn

Dissertations / Project Portfolios from 2023

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Transgenerational Wellness: Trauma Informed Christian Spiritual Formation, Winford Amos

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Storied Discipleship: Nine Practices for Jesus-Shaped Living, David Bach

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The Wise Professor: The Skillful Art of Living in God's Mission, Aaron Badenhop

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Reading Creation: Listening to the Spirit of God Through Engaging the Natural World, Benjamin L. Black

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Belonging: The Heart of Our Family Calling, Janice M. Brewer-Stevens

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Toward Wholeness: Discovering Intimacy With Jesus Through Holistic Healing, David H. Brown

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The Love Effect: Crossing Our Divides Together Into Flourishing, Lang Charters

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The Watering Place™: Creating Space For Spiritually Dehydrated and Hurried Women, Donna M. Cox

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Race Matters: the Gospel, Racial Reconciliation, and the Church, Terry Crist

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The Loft: Where Gen Z Goes to Build Relationships and Discover Spiritual Truths, Jeremy S. DeWeerdt

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Building the Bridge and Crossing It: Using Digital Media to Connect Churches With Their Local Community, Andrew Blair Farley

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Ears To Hear: Healing Clergy Deafness, Chesarae Fletcher

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Infobesity: How Does Information Overload From Digital Technologies Affect Our Relationship With Jesus, Andy Gabruch

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Impressions and Arrows: Forming Faithful Preteen Hearts, Wes Gallagher

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Renewing a Nation: the Impact of the African Diaspora on the African American Family, Culture and the Black Church, Lolita R. Gilmore-Randall

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Back to Eden: A Practical Ecotheology and Entrepreneurial Endeavor, Laura W. Gordon

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Mteule: A Program of Healing and Spiritual Growth, Kathy Ham

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Reimagining the Church's New Member Experience Through Mutual Storytelling, Laura Holland

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Economic Peacemaking a New Master's Degree in Community Economic Development, Brian Humphreys

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GCM: Generations in Community on Mission a Theoretical Framework for Intergenerational Disciples on Mission, Denise C. Johnson

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Story Communion: A Guidebook for Creating Sacred Space to Foster Kinship Amid Diversity in Christian Communities, Amber Hogan Jones

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Built to Last: An In-Depth Look at the Multisite Church and Ministry Succession, Scott R. Jones

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Place Informs Posture: Developing a Model of Spatial Lectio Divina for Under-Resourced African Christian Leaders, Chris Kamalski

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Spiritual Care The Needs of the Dying, Carmen Kampman

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Korean American Young Adults: Spiritual and Emotional Formation Though Art, Hesed Lee

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Spiritual Formation and Trust Building Envisioned for Nerima Baptist Church's Leaders in Japan Through Group Spiritual Direction, Nozomu Makita

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Sanctified; a Formational Hermeneutic of the Sanctuary in Seven Reflections, Miguel Mendez

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Sol's Porch: Seeking a More Unified Church in a Divisive Culture, Kevin Miller

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Evangelical Prayer Beads: An Opportunity To (Re)Introduce The Use Of Prayer Beads To Evangelicals, Dan Alex Payne

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Becoming a Spiritually Formed Leader an Invitation to a Life-Long Journey of Stability, Fidelity, and Obedience, Brad Pembleton

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A Seat at the Table: Why the Seat You've Been Entrusted With is More Vital Than the Position You're Entitled To, Donna Pisani

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Early Church History: Inspiring and Educating the Faith of Millennials, Troy Rappold

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Healthy Souls and Steady Hands: A Relational Model for Soul Care of Rural, Assemblies of God Pastors, Nathaniel E. Rhoads

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Healing Through Homecoming Rediscovering the Hospitality of Jesus as the Mission Tone of the Church, W. Matthew Rice

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Jesus Tribe, Christopher Richardson

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Crossing the Jordan Together: Recoding the Language of Discipleship Used Among the Tribes of Jesus Followers, Brian D. Russell

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Facing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus Through Art, Imagery, and Imagination, Julie Schendel

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Ideas Explosion! How Church Can Create More Ideas, Scott M. Shelton

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Re-Innergized The Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Stacey Spence-Baldwin

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Thriving Pastors Cohort: Expanding Capacity for Lifelong Ministry, Michael Spivey

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An Examination of Ministry Essentials for the 21 Century Post Pandemic African American Urban Church, Kenneth Sullivan Jr.

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The Decline in Black Men's Church Attendance: The Role of Male Presence in Church and the Family, Gregory James Tate

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Becoming All Flame Orthodox Spiritual Formation Curriculum and Lenten Meditation Based On the Liturgical and Monastic Tradition, Melaku Terefe

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Liberated Voices an Online Course in Speaking Up, Seth J. Thomas

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The Mass Exodus of Black Millennials From the Black Church: In Search of Biblical Blackness, Jacqueline A. Trim

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The Church Surviving Crisis An Examination of Leaders' Disaster Response, Joel A. Tudman

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Ecumenical Diplomacy: The Art of Welcoming Dialogue for the Sake of Mutual Christian Collaboration Toward Peacemaking, Justice, and Ethical Citizenship, Tiffanie Paige Wilson

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Space Preacher and the Horror of ISIS (A Film), Joanna Wirtz

Dissertations / Project Portfolios from 2022

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Exploring the Root Causes of Intergenerational Conflict and its Resolution Between First Generation Korean Missionaries and Second Generation Korean American Leaders in UBF, Sarah Ahn

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Eucatastrophic Tales: Tell the Story of God through Children's Literature, Matthew Beck

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Imago Dei: Identity, Story, and Who We Are in Christ, James Dylan Branson

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Building a Successful Young Alumni Program through Mentoring at the King's University, Kathleen Dian Busch

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The Inevitable Church, Min Choi

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The SatNav Series: Discipleship Journeys in Today's Culture, Tracy Cotterell

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Discovering & Raising the "Trafficking Awareness Level" (TAL) in Avalon, Ron L. Eroen

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The 835 Weekend: A Model For Recruitment of Generation Z Entrepreneurs Toward Church Planting in Europe, Mark Good