Thesis (D. Min.)--Western Seminary, Portland, OR, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-137).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 240-243).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 177-184)

Thesis (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes abstract and vita. "December 2002" Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-116).

No abstract available. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2004.

Faith-based development initiatives often experience difficulties with efficiency and sustainability. While there are a number of reasons for this, one of the more common reasons is poor management. This study therefore presents a contemporary approach to management, the Management Process Approach, and discusses its relevance for faith-based development work. Because Christians sometimes resist the idea of applying management principles and practices, some of the reasons often given in resistance are addressed. It is acknowledged, however, that secular theory cannot be applied unquestioningly. The extent to which this theory allows for the actualisation of the Christian principles of love, justice, stewardship, humility and dignity is suggested as a useful measure by which the appropriateness of management theory for faith-based development initiatives can be determined. This study investigates four real faith-based development initiatives in relation to the four processes in the Management Process Approach. These processes are planning, organising, leading and controlling. In addition, a fifth process, financing, is included, since this is such a vital and often problematic issue in development work in general that it requires special attention. No empirical data is presented since no hypothesis is being tested. Rather, this study introduces and illustrates the possibility of using management theory to increase the effectiveness of faith-based development initiatives. However, some general suggestions and recommendations, drawn from the theory and case studies, are presented in the final chapter. The ultimate conclusion states that while management theory certainly does have much to teach managers of faith-based development initiatives, a Christian manager should never become so concerned about following the rules set out in management textbooks that he neglects the God whom he serves, and thus fails to uphold Christian principles in his daily interactions with people. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2001.

Discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques for capital investment appraisal perform very crucial and important roles that relate to issues ranging from financial to technical, policy and socio-economic environments. Analyses need to be carried out when an organization undertakes capital expenditure on projects and programs. Capital budgets coordinate the development of the organization's long-term capital expenditure projections based on its long-term strategic plans. This dissertation is a result of a descriptive study conducted in the Iringa diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania located in Iringa district. The purposes of this study were the following: > To undertake descriptive research to understand the practice of DCF capital· budgeting by key heads of programs and projects of the ELCT Iringa diocese. >To identify key problem areas pertaining to capital budgeting that led to the deterioration of finances in the diocese of Iringa. >To provide recommendations on the alleviation of those identified problems. The study used various forms of data including, the ELCT statistical reports, financial guidelines, a library literature review and a long questionnaire that was distributed to the heads of the particular program/project. The study established the following: > The diocese of Iringa has strategic plans some of which extend to a period of three years. > The heads of programs do not have the necessary skills to pursue DCF Capital budgeting techniques for cash flows estimates falling within the estimated time frame. > The available guidelines issued by the ELCT head office that are currently used do not include the discounting rates and the time value of money when analyzing and evaluating projects and programs. > Since 1997 there has been a decrease in the income that ELCT Iringa diocese is receiving. > There is a need for ELCT Iringa to concentrate more on public relations exercises to attract key donors who could support the running of its programs and projects. In order to reduce the degree of vulnerability and improve her financial viability, it is recommended that ELCT Iringa diocese employ DCF capital budgeting techniques by developing new and better guidelines for capital budgets. Program and project heads also need to be trained in the use of newly developed guidelines. The ELCT Iringa diocese is also advised to improve its handling of finances in order to inspire confidence from its donors. / Thesis (MBA)-University of Natal, 2003. / German Ecumenical Agency.

Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-87).

Thesis (M.A.)--Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, 1991. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 113).

Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-87).