<p>A denomination is as strong as its congregations. Some of the congregations of The Salvation Army in Canada are showing signs of emergence into a new stage of health and productivity for the kingdom. Case study research leads to a better understanding of the role that leadership plays in congregational emergence. The problem of this research project was to identify and explore the leadership dynamics that are at work in emerging Canadian congregations of The Salvation Army and to consider what the turnaround in these congregations has to say to the governance and structures of the Army.</p> <p>Using a 36-item congregational survey, attitudes of church members in six locations across Canada were measured on a variety of issues normally associated with church leadership. Results were tabulated through the use of the SPSS version 8.0 data management system for examining demographics. This survey was supplemented by a 90-minute focus group discussion with church leaders in each location. Additionally, face-to-face interviews were conducted with the pastors of the six congregations and various found documents were examined. Data from the interviews revealed that most of the leaders sense a need to be better prepared for leadership. Many are working hard to adopt a transformational leadership approach, as opposed to transactional leadership.</p> <p>Several denominational issues arose during the course of the research. A traditional style of hierarchical and autocratic leadership was found to be dysfunctional and unacceptable to most leaders. The case study research affirmed the findings from the scriptures, theology and contemporary leadership theory., that servant leadership is the most desirable approach. Research affirmed that, just as congregations are experiencing renewal by becoming transformational in leadership and structures, so the declining denomination may experience new vitality.</p> <p>Issues covered in the research suggest that three courses of action be taken by The Salvation Army, as a means of concerted action toward revitalization. These are 1) Refocus Leaders, 2) Renew Spiritual Life, and 3) Reform structures. We must address these three big issues if we desire health and growth for the church and the kingdom of God. Adopting these three approaches simultaneously will demonstrate the extent of our commitment to renewal. It will also involve risk and change. It is heartening to see a number of young and middle-aged pastors who are paying the price for progress in their congregations. As our divisional and national offices provide our best with affirmation and resources for effective mission, they will lead the denomination to renewal.</p> / Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Thesis (D. Ed. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-120).

Thesis (D. Ed. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-120).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1996. / Includes vita. Extra copy of vita bound between leaves 224 and 225. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 286-311).

Thesis advisor: Richard Lennan / Thesis advisor: Margaret Guider / Thesis (STL) — Boston College, 2018. / Submitted to: Boston College. School of Theology and Ministry. / Discipline: Sacred Theology.

Collaborative ministry -- Spiritan Life No. 10 -- April 2000 -- CONTENTS -- Editorial -- (pg 1) -- PARTNERS IN GOD'S BUSINESS; Mission as Collaborative Ministry, Anthony J. Gittins -- (pg 3) -- POULLART DES PLACES AND FRANCOIS LIBERMANN; The way to Collaborative Ministry, Christian de Mare -- (pg 15) -- A BISHOP'S VIEW OF COLLABORATION, Bishop Peter Sarpong -- (pg 23) -- COLLABORATION WITH MISSIONARY ORDERS; The Sedos Experience, Bill Jenkinson -- (pg 29) -- COLLABORATION WITH MISSIONARY ORDERS; The Sedos Experience, Bill Jenkinson -- (pg 37) -- WORKING TOGETHER FOR REFUGEES, The Spiritan Team -- (pg 45) -- THE D.C.C: A COLLABORATIVE MINISTRY, Jean Savoie -- (pg 53) -- COLLABORATION FOR A JUST WORLD -- (pg 59) -- WORKING TOGETHER FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE, Gerard Sireau -- (pg 59) -- REFUSING TO ACCEPT INHUMAN SITUATIONS, Lucien Heitz -- (pg 63) -- THE MEANING OF COLLABORATIVE MINISTRY, Antonio Farias -- (pg 67)

Spiritan Life No. 16 -- September 2007 -- Spiritans in Aids and Health Ministries -- CONTENTS -- Editorial -- (pg 3) -- AIDS Ministry, John Kingston -- (pg 6) -- The Struggle Against AIDS - Illusions, Delusions and Vision, Jean-Evangeliste Kazadi Katumbay -- (pg 9) -- AIDS partnership with Africa (APA), Owen Lambert -- (pg 25) -- Father, you too have AIDS, Gerard Majella Nnamunga -- (pg 29) -- Collaborating with young people in the fight against HIV/AIDSin Mozambique, Ronan White -- (pg 33) -- Spiritan charism alive! - Health services at Usa-river Health Center, Arusha, Tanzania, Joseph Triphon MASHAKA -- (pg 42) -- Together we will overcome AIDS, Jean-Simon NGELE EYENE -- (pg 46)

Report (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-154).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1998.

Thesis (M.T.S.)--Catholic Theological Union, 1986. / Report of the Synod '86 "Lineamenta" consultation held on May 2, 1986 in preparation for the 1987 world wide Synod of Bishops, concerning "The mission of the laity in the church and the world."