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Nature and Nurture: A Social-Cognitive Approach to Moral Emotions in the Qumran Sectarian Literature

Marcus K. M. Tso, PhD Abstract: The emerging methodology of cognitive psychology in Qumran studies is yet underemployed for exploring sectarian moral psychology. This paper extends the author’s work on moral emotions in the Qumran sectarian literature by arguing for … Continue reading

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Inciting Worship: How the Gospel Drama Fuels Our Praise

By Geoff Dresser, DWS  Every week, those leading and planning contemporary worship answer the question, “What are the songs for Sunday?” Along with picking their songs, they might consider how the worship set will flow together, interspersing scripture, prayer, and … Continue reading

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All are Precious in His Sight: What Does This Mean for the Church?

By Kenneth A. Pudlas, EdD Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.  (Psalm 41:1 NIV) What does it mean to “have regard for the weak”; who are they? The Psalmist, … Continue reading

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Missional Community Engagement: Outreach to the Needy and Newcomers

By Susan Booth, PhD “Mommy, I’m still hungry.” “Have you seen the price of eggs lately?!” “If we don’t catch up on rent by next week, they’ll kick us out!” “Please! Need help! Mera bachcha bimar hai!”[1] One must imagine … Continue reading

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“Spirited” Work – The Implications of Paul’s Use of ἐνεργέω (energeō) and Cognates for Constructing a Theology of Work

By Larry Perkins, PhD It is impossible to present a comprehensive theology of human work in the context of the Kingdom of God within the limited scope of a single article. However, one can articulate a key principle that should … Continue reading

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Moral Emotions in the Qumran Sectarian Literature: A Cognitive Psychological Approach

By Marcus K. M. Tso, PhD  Abstract: Cognitive psychology is an emerging methodological tool in Qumran studies, but little has yet been published on how it might illuminate the sectarian moral psychology. This paper extends the author’s work on ethics … Continue reading

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Is the Gospel (Really) for Everyone? Toward a More Inclusive Body

By K. Dubbeldam, BABGS and K.A. Pudlas, EdD Two questions are foundational in this article: 1. What is the Gospel? 2. Is the Gospel intended for everyone?  What follows is an exploration of these formative questions and a discussion of … Continue reading

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Practical Issues in Academic Research

Elsie Froment, PhD Introduction This article is written from the perspective of academic research administration. It covers a constellation of research issues common to Christian universities and seminaries that seek to develop the research skills of their faculty members to … Continue reading

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Competency Based Theological Education for Intercultural Contexts: A Cooperative Model Between Academy, Assembly, and Agency

By Mark Naylor, DTh, Ken Jolley, MTS, and Andrés Rincón, MTh, MDiv Abstract Northwest Baptist Seminary has pioneered a model of Competency Based Theological Education (CBTE) that emerged from the integration of church ministry (assembly) and theological education (academy) resulting … Continue reading

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Overture: The Qualities and Concerns of a Worship Leader

By Vernon Charter, DWS, and Mark Jonah, DWS This article explores the ministry of worship leaders in Canadian evangelical churches. While some churches have worship pastors, many churches in our country cannot afford to hire trained ministers of worship; but … Continue reading

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Spiritual Learning Challenges Related to Hearing: Are You Also a Special Needs Christian?

By Kenneth A. Pudlas, EdD 14 And in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, ‘You shall keep on listening, but shall not understand; And you shall keep on looking, but shall not perceive; 15 For the heart of this people has … Continue reading

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Bible Buttons: Canadian Evangelical Attempts at Unity and Influence at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century

By James Tyler Robertson, PhD Introduction The years 1899-1902 are an in-between time in Canadian religious history worth considering. This was a time of nation building under the moniker of Canada as a “Dominion” — a purposefully biblical term introduced … Continue reading

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Helping Youth with Anxiety

By Todd Dutka, MA, RCC Introduction  Today, whether consciously or unconsciously, many people feel a persistent sense that they are in some or many ways unprepared for what is coming their way, overwhelmed by the real or perceived demands placed … Continue reading

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Gospel Literacy, Evangelism, and the Average Believers

By Larry J. Perkins, PhD This paper evaluates claims made by Timothy Keller (Center Church) regarding the role of every believer as ‘evangelist.’ Early Church leaders focused upon developing ‘gospel literacy’ among Jesus followers so that they understood the content … Continue reading

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Learning Disabilities and Spiritual Applications: Help, Lord! I Have a Spiritual Disability

By Kenneth A. Pudlas, EdD Tell them: ‘Hear this, you foolish people who have no understanding, who have eyes but do not discern, who have ears but do not perceive. (Jeremiah 5:2 NET) Introduction One of the most influential events of … Continue reading

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