Towards an increased effectiveness of single missionaries /by Andrew Potter Smith.
- 1988.
- vi, 110 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Biblical Truths for Single Missionaries Chapter III. Cultural Issues Facing Single Missionaries Chapter IV. Emotional Issues Facing Single Missionaries Chapter V. Physical/Material Issues Facing Single Missionaries Chapter Virgin Islands Social Issues Facing Single Missionaries Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Spiritual Issues Facing Single Missionaries Chapter Virgin IslandsII. Summary and Conclusions List of Tables
General Description of the Topic -- Limits of the Thesis -- Appraoch of the Thesis -- Purpose of the Thesis. Biblical View of Singleness -- Advantages of Singleness in Missionary Service -- Greater Devotion to the Work -- Increased Flexibility -- Wider Spheres of Ministry. Relationships -- Roles -- Careers. Wholeness -- Loneliness -- Discouragement -- Perception of Self. Housing -- Finance -- Additional Physical Issues. Aloneness Versus Independence -- Relationships -- Sexuality. Questionnaire Design and Findings -- Spiritual Support -- Spiritual Renewal -- Spiritual Accountability. Summary -- Conclusions. Questionnaire Statements and Average Replies -- Tabulation of Questionnaire Replies.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.