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Leadership Style and Tenure of Youth Ministers: A Mixed Methods StudySteen, John Ellis 18 June 2015 (has links)
ABSTRACT
LEADERSHIP STYLE AND TENURE OF YOUTH MINISTERS:
A MIXED METHODS STUDY
John Ellis Steen, Ph.D.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015
Chair: Dr. Brian C. Richardson
This research study is an examination of the relationship between leadership styles and the longevity of youth ministers. Leadership styles are measured according to the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. Interviews with veteran youth ministers provide in-depth personal advice and guidance into an extended career as a youth minister. The literature review includes a biblical and theological foundation for Christian leadership, an overview of leadership studies, and an examination of the importance of youth ministry. The research endeavors to prove a connection between leadership styles and youth ministers with extended careers.
Key Words: Youth, Youth Ministry, Youth Minister, Student Ministry, Student Minister, Leadership, Leadership Styles, Longevity, Christian Leadership, Church Leadership, Teenager, Tenure, Extended Tenure, Youth Pastor
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A descriptive analysis of youth ministry programs in selected academic institutionsMcNair, Tavis Roth 15 May 2009 (has links)
Youth ministry as an academic discipline is relatively new. Many academic institutions already have youth ministry programs, some more advanced than others, and others are considering establishing youth ministry programs to meet the growing need for training theologically grounded practitioners of youth ministry.
With this in mind, this dissertation has sought to describe a set of specified youth ministry programs at particular academic institutions across the United States of America. In order to accomplish this, a few things had to be done. First, a biblical and theological rationale for youth ministry and the youth minister were given. Second, a history of Christian higher education, youth ministry, and program evaluation were outlined. Third, program evaluation theories and program evaluation models were identified and explained. Finally, Robert Stake's program evaluation model was selected and used for the basis of the research for this study.
Each of the academic institutions used in this study met specified requirements which demonstrated that they took the training of future youth ministers seriously. A youth ministry professor from each identified academic institution was interviewed along with a specified set of graduates from that academic institution's youth ministry program. The interview utilized a questionnaire that was developed with the aid of an expert panel of youth ministry educators aimed at helping the researcher describe the intended and actual antecedents, transactions, and outcomes of the specified youth ministry programs.
The research found that each of the youth ministry programs analyzed had significant time and resources invested in the training of youth ministers. Each academic institution also had a well-developed process of developing students to become theologically grounded practitioners of youth ministry. The research indicated that two main ingredients were necessary to accomplish this goal. First, students had to become well-rounded in the discipline of academia. In other words, students needed to have a theological and philosophical undergirding before they could implement actual methodology. Second, students had to have practical experience that enabled them to test their philosophy and methodology while at the same time being supervised by an expert in the field. / This item is only available to students and faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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The Relationship between Selected Ministry Factors and Effective Local Church Youth Evangelism: A Delphi StudySchadt, Dustin 05 1900 (has links)
The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between
selected ministry factors and effective youth evangelism in the local church. Youth
ministers of churches in the top 100 churches in youth baptisms in the Southern Baptist
Convention in 2008 served as the population for the study. This researcher used a three
round delphi technique to discover the relationship between essential ministry factors and
effective youth evangelism in the local church.
The first round of the delphi study involved contacting the youth ministers of
the top 100 churches in youth baptisms and inviting them to be a part of a study on youth
evangelism. In the first round, the youth ministers were instructed to answer the question,
"In your experience, what are the ministry factors you consider to be effective in
evangelizing young people?" The answers for all the respondents were then compiled and
the unique ministry factors among the answers were used in round 2. A total of 41 youth
ministers responded to the rOlmd 1 survey. Round 2 utilized the unique ministry factors
from round 1 and asked the youth ministers to score the individual ministry factors in
terms of effectiveness from 1 to 4 with 1 being "somewhat effective" and 4 being
"extremely effective." The 15 highest scoring ministry factors carried over to round 3. A
total of33 participants completed round 2 of the survey. Round 3 presented the
respondents with the task of rank-ordering the list of the top 15 ministry factors from
round 2. Overall, 31 youth ministers completed all three rounds of the study.
Follow-up interviews were also conducted with the youth ministers to add
breadth and depth to the insight gained from the list of the top 15 ministry factors. The
number one ministry factor in evangelizing young people, according to the respondents in
the research project, was "prayer and reliance upon God to work in the hearts of
students." A close second was" a youth pastor who is passionate about evangelism as an
example to students."
One overarching conclusion of the study was that the ministry factors that were
most effective were not necessarily specific programs or reproducible activities. Rather,
the most effective factors were intangible qualities centered upon a dependence on God
and a passion to reach people. The researcher concluded that the most effective ministry
factors in reaching young people evangelistically centered upon leadership, drive,
passion, and vision.
Keywords: Delphi, youth ministry, evangelism, best practices, baptism, student
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An analysis of constraints on the formulation of youth policy in Hong Kong /Ng, Suk-fong. January 1984 (has links)
Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1984.
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Private confession and counseling of Armenian youthKelegian, Manoog. January 1972 (has links)
Thesis (B. Div.)--St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, 1972. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 76).
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Freedom in Christ understanding legalism, license, and liberty : a study for youth /Kim, Jeana, January 2005 (has links)
Project (M.A.R.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA, 2005. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 52).
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A comparative study of the situational leadership theory and the Sonlife strategy regarding the selection of effective leader behaviorLindquist, Larry. January 1987 (has links)
Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1987. / Abstract. Bibliography: leaves 109-113.
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Practical Christianity in an imperfect worldSchenzel, Tyler August. January 1993 (has links)
Thesis (M. Div.)--International School of Theology, 1993. / "A ministry tool ..." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 9-17).
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An investigation of the phenomenon of alienation from religion among church related youth aged 12-17 who attend Christian Methodist Episcopal churches in the Ohio-Central Indiana ConferenceGrays, Eddie Lee. January 1993 (has links)
Thesis (D. Min.)--Ashland Theological Seminary, 1993. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 101-107).
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Youth ministry origins, development, and place in the Orthodox Church in America /Anderson, Kenneth Michael. January 1994 (has links)
Thesis (M. Div.)--St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, NY, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references.
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