The practice of spiritual disciplines among Kentucky Baptist pastors who remain spiritually vital /Virgle R. Grant.
- first edition.
- Columbia, South Carolina : [Unknown], (c)2003.
- 261 pages
Chapter 1. The Problem Stated Chapter 2. Precedent Research Chapter 3. Research Methodology Chapter 4. Research Findings Chapter 5. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix
Ministry Context -- Definition of Terms -- Research Questions -- Delimitation of the Problem -- Importance of the Study -- Importance for Personal Ministry. Factors Contributing to Spiritual Vitality -- Spiritual Disciplines: A Historical Perspective -- Self-Understanding. Research Type -- Research Strategy -- Procedures for Implementation -- Procedures for Selecting Participants -- Guidelines for Selection -- Plan for Interviews -- Plan for Interpretation of Data -- Plan for Presenting Findings. Introduction of the Interviewees -- Dan Ferguson -- Skip Alexander -- Ed Erwin -- Billy Compton -- Eddie Benton -- Steve Boyd -- Bob Hardison -- Mike Stacey -- Michael Duncan -- Stan Williams -- David Cheek -- John Chowning -- Findings Reported for Research Questions -- Findings for Research Question One -- Findings for Research Question Two -- Findings for Research Question Three -- Findings for Research Question Four -- Findings for Transition Statement -- Findings for Research Question Five -- Findings for Research Question Six -- Findings for Research Question Seven -- Findings for Research Question Eight -- Findings for Research Question Nine -- Interpretation and Discussion of Research Findings -- The Theme of Personal Spiritual Disciplines -- The Theme of Time Management -- The Theme of Ministering Out of One's Strengths -- The Theme of Mentor -- Chapter Summary. Summary of Chapters 1 through 4 -- Theological Reflections on the Findings -- The Theme of Personal Spiritual Disciplines -- The Theme of Time Management -- The Theme of Ministering Out of One's Strengths -- The Theme of Mentor -- Recommendations for Ministry Practice -- Recommendations for Future Researchers -- Chapter Summary. Appendix A: Definitions and Descriptions -- Appendix B: Interview Instrument -- Appendix C: Interview One: Dan Ferguson -- Appendix D: Interview Two: Skip Alexander -- Appendix E: Interview Three: Ed Erwin -- Appendix F: Interview Four: Billy Compton -- Appendix G: Interview Five: Eddie Benton -- Appendix H: Interview Six: Steve Boyd -- Appendix I: Interview Seven: Bob Hardison -- Appendix J: Interview Eight: Mike Stacey -- Appendix K: Interview Nine: Michael Duncan -- Appendix L: Interview Ten: Stan Williams -- Appendix M: Interview Eleven: David Cheek -- Appendix N: Interview Twelve: John Chowning.
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