http://dspace.lancasterseminary.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/76 2013-02-21T04:04:35Z 2013-02-21T04:04:35Z Fahnestock, Della M. http://dspace.lancasterseminary.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/119 2010-07-27T17:50:05Z 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z

Title: Living wills for congregations : a new approach to church life transitions Authors: Fahnestock, Della M. Abstract: Market Street Church experienced several decades of declining membership and structural decay to the church facility prior to adopting a simple Living Will, written by lay leaders, which guided its journey to closure. The intent of this study is to document Market Street Church’s experience with the congregational Living Will as a means of presenting an intentional approach to significant church life transitions such as closure. This study examines the current literature regarding compassionate care for the dying and those sources that regard the ebb and flow of congregational lifecycles. It finds that there is a lack of material that offers a helpful link between those two bodies of writing, thus addressing compassionate care for dying congregations. The documented journey of Market Street Church is offered as such a link. The distinctive context of Interim Ministry is also examined and found to be significant for the introduction of a congregational Living Will. This single-case history is offered to the ecclesiastical community as a reference tool for congregations approaching significant life transitions in all stages of organizational life but particularly for those facing similar situations of decline and closure. Description: [ii], 119 p. ; 28 cm.

2008-05-01T04:00:00Z Paterson, John Barstow http://dspace.lancasterseminary.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/118 2010-07-27T17:47:29Z 1981-05-01T04:00:00Z

Title: Living the Christian faith in artistic creations Authors: Paterson, John Barstow Abstract: A church pastor, his choirmaster and a graphic artist collaborate in producing a five-part cantata "Resurrection and Redemption" and three accompanying paintings. The pastor joins biblical and theoretical reflection with the joint creative activity. Seven biblical passages receive exposition. A theoretical section gives two psychological approaches, two theological approaches, one historical and one sociological. Interrelation of religion, art and ethics is explored. Give-and-take process of adjustments in text and format are detailed. Learnings for the pastor both from theory and process are cited. The conclusion commends the "gallery model" for corporate church life and witness. Description: v, 74 p. ; 28 cm.

1981-05-01T04:00:00Z Rhoads, Robert Irwin http://dspace.lancasterseminary.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/117 2010-07-27T17:44:55Z 1955-01-01T05:00:00Z

Title: A History of Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Shillington, Pennsylvania Authors: Rhoads, Robert Irwin Description: A thesis submitted to the Department of History in the Theological Seminary of the Evangelical and Reformed Church in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Divinity. [vi], [165] (Note that the original document includes two different pages, each numbered 56.)

1955-01-01T05:00:00Z Clark, Beth Pendleton http://dspace.lancasterseminary.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/116 2010-07-27T17:41:43Z 1981-05-01T04:00:00Z

Title: Grief in the loss of a pastor : implications for interim ministry. A dissertation submitted to the Faculty in candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Ministry Authors: Clark, Beth Pendleton Abstract: This study presents research in three churches which had recently suffered the loss of a pastor. Although each church is unique in size and composition, as well as in the circumstances surrounding the pastor's departure, the common element of grief is present. Personal interviews with church leaders elicited various expressions of sadness in the loss of their pastor. With learnings related to grief resulting from death and separation, application is then made to the loss of a significant other, a pastor. Biblical and theological references are included. Recommendations for dealing with this grief during an interim period follow. Description: Description: [4], 119 leaves ; 28 cm.

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