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008			081108s2008 xx bm 000 0 eng d
040			_aSBI _beng _erda _cSBI
049			_aSBITD
050	0	4	_aBV4070 _b.I545 2008
050	0	4	_aBV4070
100	1		_aBadger, Lincoln R. H., _e1
245	1	0	_aThe influence of church leaders' relationship with God the Holy Spirit on the numerical growth of selected brethren assemblies in New Zealand /by Lincoln R.H. Badger.
260			_c2008.
300			_axii, 138 mleaves ; _c28 cm.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_a1 (leaves 135-138).
500			_aTypescript.
500			_a1. Context of the Problem
505	0	0	_aDisciplines that Influence the Problem -- _tPurpose of Research -- _tResearch Question -- _tOperational Questions -- _tDelimitations of the Problem -- _tAssumptions -- _tDefinition of Terms -- _tLimitations of the Study -- _tImportance of Study -- _tImportance for Personal Ministry.
500			_a2. Precedent Research
505	0	0	_aTowards an Understanding of the Baptism, Filling, and Anointing of the Holy Spirit -- _tA Biblical Perspective on Spiritual Leadership in the Church -- _tBrethren Polity and Leadership.
500			_a3. Research Methodology
500			_a4. Research Findings
505	0	0	_aOverview of the Interview Process -- _tDemographic Information -- _tInitial Observations About Participating Leaders -- _tPersonal Relationship with God the Holy Spirit -- _tThe Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit -- _tChurch Leadership Issues -- _tFactors that Influence Numerical Growth.
500			_a5. Conclusions and Recommendations
505	0	0	_aIntroduction to Conclusions -- _tThe Spiritual Leader is Spiritually Disciplined -- _tThe Sure Call of God -- _tThe Primacy of the Scriptures -- _tThe Unity Among Church Leaders -- _tThe Willingness to Change -- _tSummary -- _tRecommendations to Church Leaders -- _tRecommendations for Further Study -- _tConcluding Matters.
500			_aAppendix
505	0	0	_aChurch Leadership Instrument -- _tThe Strengths and Weaknesses of Plural Leadership.
500			_aTables
505	0	0	_aChurch Population Statitistics -- _tBrethren History of the Leaders -- _tQuiet Time Self-evaluation -- _tQuiet-Time Frequency -- _tPersonal Prayer as Self-evaluation -- _tCorporate Prayer as a Leadership Team -- _tFasting and Prayer: Importance and Frequency -- _tPractice of In-depth Bible Study -- _tCurrent Personal Church Experience -- _tPerspectives on a Healthy Relationship with the Holy Spirit -- _tRelationship with the Holy Spirit -- _tThe Baptism and Filling of the Holy Spirit -- _tThe Anointing of the Holy Spirit -- _tHistorical Attitude of Leadership Concerning the Ministry, Gifts, and Power of the Holy Spirit -- _tCurrent Attitude of Leadership Concerning the Ministry, Gifts, and Power of the Holy Spirit -- _tPreaching on the Power and Ministry of the Holy Spirit -- _tCongregational Feeling Towards the Life of the Church -- _tCongregational Feeling Towards the Elders and Leaders of the Church -- _tThe Leader's Calling from God -- _tSeeking God's Instruction as a Leader of the Church -- _tFactors that Influence Numerical Growth in the Church -- _tStrengths and Weaknesses of Plural Leadership.
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610	2	0	_aColumbia International University _xDissertations.
650		0	_aBrethren (Brethren churches) _zNew Zealand.
650		0	_aBaptism in the Holy Spirit.
650		0	_aGifts, Spiritual.
650		0	_aChurch growth.
650		0	_aClergy.
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902			_a1 _bCynthia Snell _c1 _dCynthia Snell