In this mini-dissertation the researcher tried to find a solution for an effective process in the discovery of service and placement of volunteers in the local congregation. The mini-dissertation explains how the placement of volunteers by way of a database can be managed more effectively. A literature study has been done and the researcher has explored the topic to show what the role of a database is in the process of volunteers’ discovery of service in a local congregation. / Dr. L.P. Maré Prof. H. Viviers

with Prof. Thomas Beaudoin / Campion Hall 303

This thesis argues that since in our increasingly secularised culture one of the very few direct points of contact between the Church of England and the young is the ministry of school chaplains, theirs is a vital ministry for the Church and its future. The study described in the thesis researched school chaplaincy in Church of England secondary schools to establish what chaplains do, how they understand their ministry and how school students themselves respond to chaplaincy. Originating in the researcher’s professional role in support of school chaplains, the research was undertaken on a multi-method basis. Initial scoping interviews were undertaken with school chaplains and headteachers in a range of schools. A full literature review located school chaplaincy within the conceptual contexts of missiology, ministry and chaplaincy. In-depth interviews with school chaplains explored their self-understanding as ministers. A national, internet-based survey of all contactable school chaplains was undertaken to explore issues identified earlier in the study, and a series of focus-group interviews was undertaken with senior school students. The research revealed that chaplains perceive little awareness within the Church of England of the missional significance of their ministry, although individual chaplains emerged as highly-motivated spiritual professionals committed to the pastoral welfare of their communities, and with a strong sense of their mission as ‘God people’. From a wide variety of ecclesial and personal backgrounds and working in very different school contexts, chaplains have multiple, significant functions which are well understood by school students, and exercise a ‘ministry of presence’. The research evidence highlights the need for greater recognition of the ministry of school chaplains and for structures of support and development to resource this vital ministry. The thesis concludes with an outline of policy proposals for the Church in the light of the recent development of a new ‘para-chaplaincy’.

The purpose of this study is to investigate Harley's activities in the years from 1710 to 1713, a short but extremely important period of Harley's life. Emphasis will be placed on Harley as a parliamentary and party leader and on the personal and political connections that made him successful as both.

In more dioceses each year there are parish communities living without a resident priest - more than 3000 priestless parishes in the USA. Several models of administration exist in this set of circumstances, each one aiming not only to maintain the parish, but also to prosper in carrying forward the mission of the church locally. Hintz shared her training and experience as a parish administrator. / Presenter: Debra Hintz, Parish Director, Saint Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church (Milwaukee, WI) / Higgins Hall 300

Thesis (D. Min.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA, 2002. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 156-159).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract. "May 2003." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 173-175).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 127-132).

This study examines the South Korean government's involvement in sport since 1960. The study concerns itself with various organisations, agencies, and the Ministry of Sport. It aims to discover the reality behind sport and politics; lessons that might be learned from sports organisation in Britain; how and why the Korean government has encouraged sport; what are the direction and principles of sport policy with North Korea; how the sports governing bodies have developed in the various Republics; how South Korea might develop more advanced sport policies.

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