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Symbolic art of the highest Artist: natural purposes in Kant’s third Critique
Authors: Haig David
Published: June 2023

An interpretation of Immanuel Kant’s _Critique of the Power of Judgment_ is presented as a coherent whole rather than a collection of disconnected parts. I argue that Kant interprets natural beauty and the purposiveness of living things as symbols of the prowess and goodness of a supreme artist. These symbols support us in our pursuit of moral ends but are not the justification of that pursuit. All cognition of the inexplicable creative intelligence of the supreme artist is symbolic. We are subjectively certain that our moral vocation is the final purpose of nature. My reading proceeds in reverse order from the theological considerations of the _Methodology of the teleological judgment_ which derives a rational theology that is supported by (but not dependent on) physicotheology, via the _Critique of teleological judgement_ which analyzes the inexplicable artistry of living things as illustrations of the technique of the highest artist, via the _Critique of aesthetic judgment_ which sets up analogies between human and divine art, to the two introductions. The antinomy of teleological judgment is a cognitive illusion of the peculiar constitution (_intellectus ectypus_) of our cognitive faculties that explains wholes from parts: we must both conceive of living things as possible in accordance with efficient causes but we cannot conceive of them as possible except through final causes. In particular, it is the internal purposiveness of living things that is beyond our comprehension. If we had an _intellectus archetypus_, that explains parts from wholes, then we would not be subject to this cognitive illusion. The power of judgment adjudicates between reason, which is exalted by the sublime, and the understanding, which is humbled by the purposiveness of living things.
Hyperbolic Einstein: Towards Tachyonic Relativity
Authors: Bhattacharjee Deep , Roy Sanjeevan Singha , Sadhu Riddhima
Published: June 2023

_General Theory of Relativity can be thought to violate the speed of light in a faster than light travel provided it follows a 5-tuple hyperbolic generator _\(\left(\alpha,\beta,\gamma,\xi,\mu\right)\subset\eta^k\)_ where there is General Relativity as we had known for _\(k=0\)_ and Tachyonic Relativity for _\(k=1\)
POSTRZEGANIE METODY NAUKOWEJ W NAUKACH O BEZPIECZEŃSTWIE
Authors: Czupryński Andrzej
Published: June 2023

Streszczenie: Istotą poznania naukowego jest opracowanie procedury postępowania badawczego, w celu osiągnięcia poprawnego wyniku, zgodnego z rzeczywistością badanych faktów, procesów, zjawisk lub systemów. Paradygmatem poznania naukowegow naukach o bezpieczeństwie jest metoda naukowa, której stosowanie założeń poznawczych pozwala zorganizować i przeprowadzić badania według rygorów naukowych i osiągnąć zweryfikowany wynik, który jest podstawą do tworzenia nowej lub zaktualizowanej wiedzy.Osiągnięcie w procesie poznania wiarygodnych wyników wynika z umiejętności krytycznego umysłowo-zmysłowego postrzegania badanej rzeczywistości, zidentyfikowanych problemów badawczych i weryfikowanych hipotez, co wymaga nie tylko krytycznego umysłu badacza, ale również właściwego doboru procedur postępowania naukowego oraz metod badawczych do poznania określonego przedmiotu. Prowadzenie badań wymaga od badacza, by posługiwał się paradygmatem poznania naukowego odróżniającym ten proces od nienaukowego postrzegania rzeczywistości. Badacz stosując metodę naukową do rozstrzygnięcia i wyjaśnienia badanego problemu, przedmiotu i weryfikowanych hipotez nadaje procesowi badawczemu przemyślany, zorganizowany i celowy charakter, w którym metody, technik i narzędzi badawczych poprzez ich stosowanie pozwalają przyjmować wyniki badań najbardziej uzasadnione i wyjaśnione. Uzyskane w procesie badań wyniki badań stają się podstawą do zweryfikowania dotychczasowej o nim wiedzy lub wytworzenie nowej bądź zaktualizowanej, adekwatnie do rzeczywistości, co pozwala wnioskować, że badacz w swoich rozważaniach zbliżył się do prawdy naukowej najbliżej jak na to pozwalało jego innowacyjne i krytyczne postrzeganie rzeczywistości.
ІМІТАЦІЙНА МОДЕЛЬ ПРОЦЕСУ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ЧАСОВИХ ПАРАМЕТРІВ ПОЖЕЖНОГО СПОВІЩУВАЧА
Authors: Vasylieva O. E. , Kozak Ya. Ya. , Koval O. M.
Published: June 2023

Постановка проблеми. Одним із радикальних шляхів, що забезпечують зниження втрат від пожеж, є ідентифікація небезпечних чинників пожежі на початковій стадії. Найефективніше це можна здійснити лише за допомогою автоматичних систем виявлення пожеж. Ефективність таких систем визначається передусім досконалістю технічних характеристик датчиків первинної інформації – пожежних сповіщувачів, а також ефективністю системи їх експлуатації. Одним із різновидів пожежних сповіщувачів є теплові пожежні сповіщувачі, які найбільш поширені. Експлуатація теплових пожежних сповіщувачів передбачає визначення їхніх основних технічних характеристик, що здійснюється при їх випробуваннях. Але якщо така часова характеристика як час спрацьовування пожежних сповіщувачів визначається лише при їх стаціонарних випробуваннях, то інша часова характеристика – постійна часу, не визначається ні при стаціонарних, ні при об’єктових випробуваннях теплових пожежних сповіщувачів. У зв’язку із цим актуальним завданням є створення методів визначення часових характеристик (параметрів) теплових пожежних сповіщувачів – часу спрацьовування і постійної часу, які орієнтовані на їх реалізацію при об’єктових випробуваннях.Мета роботи. Розробити імітаційні моделі із використанням пакету Simulink з метою визначення часового параметра – постійної часу пожежних сповіщувачів із терморезистивним чутливим елементом.Методи дослідження. Під час проведення наукових досліджень розроблено імітаційні моделі із використанням пакета Simulink для процесу визначення часового параметра – постійної часу пожежних сповіщувачів із терморезистивним чутливим елементом.Основні результати дослідження. Здійснено дистанційне моделювання, метою якого було визначення оптимальної тривалості одиночних імпульсів електричного струму, за допомогою яких формується тепловий вплив на терморезистивний чутливий елемент пожежних сповіщувачів.Висновки. В імітаційних моделях, розглянутих у статті, реалізовано формування теплового впливу внаслідок протікання через нього імпульсів електричного струму у формі чверті косинусоїди та прямокутного трикутника із амплітудою, що зменшується в часі. Показано, що розроблений метод дає можливість визначати кількісні оцінки часових параметрів пожежних сповіщувачів із терморезистивним чутливим елементом в автоматичному режимі і безпосередньо на об’єкті, що охороняється.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ АНАЛІТИЧНОЇ ОЦІНКИ ТЕМПЕРАТУР ЗАЙМАННЯ РІДИН
Authors: Kalinchak V. V. , Chernenko A. S. , Kopiyka A. К.
Published: June 2023

Горючим рідинам притаманно, крім температури самозаймання, температура спалаху та займання. Саме по значеням температури спалаху та кипіння зазвичай відбувається класифікація горючих та легкозаймистих рідин. Температура спалаху (в англ. літературі flash point) є найбільш дослідженою характеристикою. В той же час температурі займання (в англ. літературі fire point) приділяється значно менша увага. У вітчизняній літературі для визначення температури займання індивідуальних речовин використовують емпіричні залежності або констатують, що температура займання більша за температура спалаху на 1-5ºС для легкозаймистих рідин, на 30-35ºС – для горючих рідин.Запропонована аналітична формула для розрахунку температури займання індивідуальної горючої рідиниметодом краплі. Вона грунтується на припущені, що при займанні на поверхні рідини при температурі займання спостерігається стехіометрія між концентраціями горючої пари рідини і окисника. При виведенні формули враховано залежності тиску насиченої пари рідини та питомої теплоти пароутворення від температури. Проведено порівняння з відомими емпіричними залежностями, експериментальними значеннями для деякої кількості легкозаймистих рідин кожної з трьох категорій та горючих рідин. При врахуванні вищевказаних температурних залежностей отримані значення температури займання рідин значно краще корелюють з іншими результатами.Кривизна поверхні рідини не входить в отриману залежність для температури займання. Тому її можна використовувати і при займанні плоскої поверхні рідини. Перевагою отриманої формули є можливість знаходити температури займання бінарної суміші горючої з негорючою рідиною, наприклад, водою. В першу чергу це стосується водно-спиртових розчинів та водно-паливних емульсій.
Edukasi Peduli Lingkungan bagi Anak-anak Perumahan Quanta 2 Desa Bayuning Kecamatan Kadugede Kabupaten Kuningan
Authors: Tania Pratiwi Rani , Nuryatin Atin , Suryani Yeyen , Agustira Deden
Published: June 2023

Akar permasalahan lingkungan hidup terbesar berasal dari masalah perilaku manusia dalam memperlakukan alam. Karenanya, etika atau perilaku manusia terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya memiliki peran penting terhadap kualitas lingkungan hidup. Permasalahan lingkungan yang terjadi salah satunya disebabkan karena kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pelestarian lingkungan hidup. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan lingkungan hidup, terutama yang disebabkan oleh perilaku manusia, maka salah satu solusi yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan penyelenggaraan pendidikan lingkungan hidup, yaitu melalui metode pelatihan dan penyuluhan. kegiatan yang dilaksanakan mampu memberikan dan menggugah kesadaran mengenai kepedulian lingkungan. Berdasarkan evaluasi kegiatan, peserta sudah mampu menjelaskan urgensi atau pentingnya menjaga kelestarian  lingkungan, memahami dampak sampah terhadap lingkungan, mengetahui cara mengolah sampah, serta mempraktekkan cara mendaur ulang sampah kertas menjadi beberapa produk sederhana. Mereka juga puas dengan pelaksanaan kegiatan dan menginginkan diselenggarakannya kembali. Kegiatan ini memang tidak bisa dilaksanakan terputus, karena kepedulian lingkungan harus terus dipupuk dan dijaga setiap saat agar dapat memunculkan perilaku yang konsisten.
Pendampingan Program Tilik Desa (Persidangan Online Di Desa) Untuk Perangkat Desa Wonoasri, Kecamatan Tempurejo, Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Suryono Ahmad , Pribadi Kukuh , Mukhtar Ery Alidafi
Published: June 2023

Kemajuan teknologi informasi telah mengubah lanskap segala bidang tidak termasuk layanan di bidang hukum, khususnya dunia peradilan. Hal ini ditambah dengan datangnya pandemi Covid-19 yang memaksa semua lini untuk adaptif dan menerima kehadiran teknologi informasi sebagai salah satu media dalam pelayanan publik. Salah satu jenis persidangan perdata yang bersifat voluntary adalah sidang permohonan, dimana tidak ada pihak dan sengketa di dalamnya, sehingga termasuk dalam kategori persidangan ringan dan relatif mudah dalam pembuktiannya. Salah satu jenis sidang permohonan yang masuk dalam kategori tersebut adalah permohonan perubahan nama, dimana secara substantif tidak ada yang berubah dari nama, hanya saja ada huruf, suku kata dan/atau frase yang salah atau tidak tepat. Jenis perkara ini termasuk perkara yang sederhana dan mudah pembuktiannya namun signifikan dampaknya terutama dalam hal pemohon memiliki kepentingan keperdataan yang memerlukan kesamaan identitas, seperti keperluan umrah, haji, identitas usaha, dan lain-lain. Pengadilan Negeri Jember memiliki terobosan untuk mempermudah urusan merubah nama dengan melakukan sidang secara online di desa, dimana sebelumnya pemohon wajib datang ke Pengadilan Negeri Jember setidaknya 5 sampai 8 kali. Terobosan tersebut dinamakan program TILIK DESA, dimana program dapat membantu memudahkan dan mempersingkat proses pencari keadilan yang secara geografis berjauhan lokasinya dengan Pengadilan Negeri Jember.
A Study of Spiritual Gifts With a Program Designed for Its Understanding and Implementation by a Local Congregation
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Bennett Lester
Published: June 2023

Problem. The Seventh-day Adventist denomination sees itself as under mandate to present and demonstrate to the world a special message. This mission has been taken as the challenge to "finish the work." In the New Testament, the church in ministry is often presented in terms of the operation of spiritual gifts by which the Holy Spirit equips the individual member for a unique work. Yet Seventh-day Adventists have, for the most part, given very little attention to this subject except for an emphasis on the gift of prophecy. Would a more comprehensive presentation of this doctrine for purposes of its understanding and utilization lead to a greater interest and dedication for Christian service within the membership? Method. Three steps were utilized in the project: (1) a Biblical study of the subject of spiritual gifts was undertaken, supplemented by the investigation of recent literature on the topic; (2) this material was translated into various pastoral assignments, by means of which the Adventist congregation at Galt, California, was introduced to concepts and operations that utilized the doctrine of spiritual gifts; and (3) an endeavor was made to understand the church members' response to the programs and to evaluate their perception of its impact. Results. The project demonstrated that by the vehicle of the pastor's regular channels of communication, the target congregation developed a wide awareness of teachings inherent in the doctrine of "gifts." Members perceived a number of ways in which they and others were positively affected in life and experience. New concepts of member/body relationships were recognized by members of the church. Conclusions. Basic conclusions arising out of the project were: (1) an emphasis on the reception of the spiritual gifts doctrine has practical value for Adventist teaching and its acceptance by church members leads to a renewed sense of loyalty to the body and dedication to its mission; (2) the setting of spiritual gifts within the body metaphor helps individual members discover that each has been given a unique ability for service in contrast to seeing oneself in terms of a mass stereotype; and (3) this spiritual-gifts emphasis is a useful complement to presentations and programs on church growth.
Worship Attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist Churchgoers at Montemorelos, Mexico
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Cruz Jaime
Published: June 2023

Considering that the subject of worship is of very unique significance to the Seventh-day Adventist church, the writer proposed to determine with respect to the Seventh-day Adventist churches in Montemorelos, Mexico, the following: 1. The attitudes of the church members toward public corporate worship. 2. The church members' understanding and awareness of the value of the various components in public corporate worship. 3. The church members' ability to correct erroneous concepts concerning public corporate worship. The study was an important undertaking for the following reasons: 1. There is a dearth of worship material in the Spanish language. 2. It would give the writer, teacher of the worship class at Montemorelos University , a clearer understanding o f the church members' concepts of corporate worship. 3. It would provide an opportunity for the churchgoer to increase his awareness and understanding o f the various components of public corporate worship. 4. I t would seek to develop a teaching model in public corporate worship for theology students a t Montemorelos University . The attitudes and understanding o f worship were studied by use of an anonymous questionnaire on a total of 154 respondents from three Seventh-day Adventist churches at Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. An abridged form of the questionnaire was administered to the same population three months after concluding a worship seminar designed to improve the understanding of worship. This seminar provided practical experience in worship for the writer and the senior theology students of Montemorelos University . As a whole, there appears to be a good understanding of worship. However, some specific points such as reasons for going to church, consciousness o f God's prior presence and Divine invitation, some aspects of corporateness of worship (such as fellowship), and the role of giving, were misunderstood not only by the laity but also by the ministry . The seminars provided to correct erroneous views showed little effect when measured three months after the instruction. This suggests that worship concepts are difficult to change. The solution is perhaps to direct one's attention to the very young through parents and the ministry.
Group Ministry for New Converts in Puerto Rico
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Gonzalez Miguel
Published: June 2023

Problem. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Puerto Rico is in need of programs to strengthen newly baptized converts. Method. Much literature related to disciple-building and small groups was researched in order to lay a spiritual foundation and find ways to meet the needs of new believers. Results/Conclusions. This study concludes that disciple-building is as much a rich biblical issue as any other subject of the sacred Book. However, this subject remains almost a virgin field from the standpoint of pragmatics. Although the problem is recognized both inside the Seventh-day Adventist Church and in other Christian bodies, very few plans have been developed to strengthen and retain new believers in the fold. In other words, much more time, money, and energy should be invested to keep these new believers in the church. This study establishes that the New Testament bears witness to the facts of (1) the relevance of disciple-building and (2) the involvement of Christ and the apostles in this particular ministry. It is not daring to say that the New Testament was and is a canon for disciple-building. After studying a large portion of the literature dealing with the field of small groups, it seems that, properly used, the strategy could be a means to offer new members both a support group and a small fellowship community to facilitate their integration into the larger church fellowship. Practical ideas as well as a curriculum is suggested in order to nurture new believers in the church through small group-ministry.
An Interpersonal Relationship Workshop Designed For Seventh-Day Adventist Congregational Use
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Greenlaw David
Published: June 2023

The Seventh-day Adventist church has entered the field of human relations to help members within its communities function more harmoniously. As problem areas have arisen the church has endeavored to meet them. Somehow, the area of interpersonal relations has not been broached on the congregational level. Due to this lack of involvement materials have not been readily available. These are essential so that fellowship and growth might be constant. To develop materials for presentation in a workshop for congregational use, five areas were explored: 1. Self-worth. This subject is examined from a biblical perspective. Self-worth effects our ability to interact with and relate to others. We must be concerned in our approach to theology to keep a balance between law and grace, depravity and restoration, guilt and forgiveness. Without seeing the total picture of God's relationship to man, human beings can develop a self-image that can be negative and, therefore, destructive. 2. Knowing and trusting. This concern addresses primarily those individuals who are unable to share their talents and abilities with the church community for lack of trust. They function within that community without being truly known and without a deep knowledge of others. Knowing and trusting must be developed and practiced if relationships are to be deep and meaningful. 3. Communication. Proper methods of communication were included in the workshop to foster openness. Often individuals communicate on the surface which disallows deep relationships. It is therefore imperative to teach methods whereby open and honest communication can function. 4. Mutual acceptance and support. These concerns develop upon the basis of human temperament, its similarities and differences. When we realize that other people are, and have a right to be, different from our­selves, we can more easily accept them. Following Paul's example given in I Cor 12, we understand that through divergence comes strength. 5. Conflict resolution. The reason for teaching methods in this area to church members is obvious. Many political problems within the church congregations find their basis in unresolved conflict among individuals. Methods to teach conflict management are based in the biblical mandates of reconciliation and love. The responses to the two workshops were positive, thus materials in the area of interpersonal relations are needed. Responses also indicate that leadership needs to be aware of its own interpersonal functioning.
A Strategy for the Use of Videotaped Sermons in a Multi-Church District
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Hallock Lloyd
Published: June 2023

Problem. In smaller churches the quality of the message delivered during the worship service on weeks the pastor is absent, is often reported to be weak and lackluster. Previous testing has determined that video instruction is as effective in teaching as live instruction. Presently, some pastors are reported to be using video in small churches. The purpose of this study was to determine if the videotaped sermon is a viable alternative worship form for small churches. Method. Biblical, Ellen G. White, and contemporary worship literature were reviewed on the nature of preaching and worship. Five videotaped sermons were shown over a period of weeks in two small churches. Surveys before, during, and after this sequence recorded the responses of members toward the videotaped sermon. Results. The literature revealed that a variety of methods, other than live preaching, for gospel presentation have been utilized in the past. The surveys indicate a generally favorable response from the members of the experimental churches in response to the occasional use of the video sermon when more desirable alternatives do not exist. Conclusions. The videotaped sermon may be a legitimate and useful alternative worship form. It should not be regarded as an alternative to quality live preaching. However, it may provide a quality alternative to mediocre preaching or no preaching at all in the context of the worship service.
A Proposed Strategy for a Seventh-day Adventist Ministry on Community Radio in Norway
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Jacobsen Terje
Published: June 2023

Problem. In December of 1981 the Norwegian government suddenly opened the possibility of Community Radio in Norway. This was a rather drastic decision since the country had had a government-sponsored radio monopoly for almost fifty years. All at once, Christian denominations and other organizations in selected areas all over the country were able to present their message on radio broadcasts. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norway was taken by surprise when the government radio monopoly was suddenly dissolved. It had not applied for permission to start broadcasting and had done little preparation for such a media development. Several other Christian denominations had been preparing for this eventuality for a number of years and were able to start broadcasting shortly after government permissions were granted. Later, a number of Seventh-day Adventist congregations were able to buy air-time from organizations which had already received permission. In September of 1984, a number of Seventh-day Adventist congregations received official permissions to start broadcasting on Community Radio in Norway. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to develop a strategy for a local Seventh-day Adventist ministry on Community Radio in Norway, and to suggest formats of radio broadcasts that might be used in such a ministry. Furthermore, the writer investigated the enormous problem of secularism, which is challenging the Christian community in Western Europe. Guidelines were suggested which might help the Christian broadcaster reach the increasingly larger secular part of the European population. The study suggests the following conclusions: 1. It is important for the Christian broadcaster to start with his target audience, to do research and develop a strategy to reach his target audience. 2. The Christian broadcaster should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of radio. The medium of radio is particularly useful in the early stages of evangelism. It is an effective medium for building awareness and influencing change. 3. The wide-spread secularism in Norway poses a real challenge to the Christian community, but study shows that secular people can be more easily reached on the basis of felt needs. 4. One cannot conclude that one format of religious radio broadcasting is better than another. It is all a matter of what target audience one is trying to reach. The format should be regarded as a vehicle that can help the Christian broadcaster reach his target audience.
Factors Related to the Brain Drain from the Middle East Union of the Afro-Mideast Division
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Nakhle Najeeb
Published: June 2023

The migration of the trained national Seventh-day Adventist Church workers is one of the most critical problems facing present-day church administrators in the Middle East Union of the Afro-Mideast Division. Because of this migration a serious shortage of trained personnel exists at various levels of the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in this union. This shortage results from the brain drain which not only causes losses in educated, experienced, and gifted personnel who are difficult to replace, but is also responsible for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Middle East Union losing members. The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to develop a body of systematic knowledge relative to the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Middle East Union, and (2) to explore and identify related factors concerning the migration of the Seventh-day Adventist national workers. This information is based upon interviews with former Seventh-day Adventist national and overseas workers, and also upon a questionnaire which was prepared and sent to fifty former national workers who migrated from the Middle East Union to North America. Data in tables and graphs, throughout this study, show how the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Middle East Union is suffering from a brain drain. It also describes the minor and major related factors which have caused this migration. The minor related factors describe the church's failure to reach the majority (Muslims) and the minority (Christians) with the gospel message, and also its failure to offer a training program which meets the needs of the constituency in this area. The major related factors to the migration of the Seventh-day Adventist national workers were described as follows: desire to continue one's education, unfair salaries, autocratic leadership, lack of job satisfaction, lack of security or working with the church, lack of equality between national and overseas workers. This is the first official contemporary study of how former national workers perceive the reasons for leaving their jobs in their home division and migrating to North America. Considering the information received, it was concluded that in order to reduce the rate of the brain drain, the Seventh-day Adventist Church needs to give in-depth study to how it can assist the national worker to be adequately trained and prepared to meet the needs of his own people, how it can delegate more responsibility to the national workers, how it can improve the communication between national workers and the church leaders, how it can improve the working conditions and make them more challenging, how it can allow more opportunities for promotion in jobs and for further study, how it can make equality possible in pay and position for all workers who have the same qualifications and years of experience, and how it can establish the indigenous church - self-propagating, self-supporting, and self-governing.
Chaplaincy Ministries: the Development and Implementation of a Course in Specialized Ministries as Vehicles for Seventh-day Adventist Self-understanding and Expression of Mission
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, North James
Published: June 2023

In recent years the Seventh-Day Adventist denomination has become more aware of the pastoral and evangelistic opportunities offered by chaplaincy ministries, i.e., full-time institutional/specialized ministries. This project was to develop and teach a course in chaplaincy ministries in order to offer seminary students opportunity to explore these ministries as potential careers within the scope of the Gospel mission. A theological undergirding for this project was developed from the incarnation of Christ into this world institution, from incarnational motifs pervading Old and New Testament ministries and the Gospel commission mandating cross-cultural ministries— missions and missionaries. Five institution types, i.e., health-care, the military, corrections, colleges/universities, and business/industry, likewise were viewed as total societies, cultures in themselves, and their chaplaincies as incarnational/cross-cultural-type ministries. The course was structured around in-class lecture and discussion; guest chaplains; reading assignments and reports; and field trips to an Air Force base, a hospital, and a prison. Emphasis was placed on the total encompassment by institutions of the lives of their clientele, chaplain assumption of institutional identity, ministry which reaches persons at all stations and levels of institutional life, and the pluralistic character of these ministries. As a result of this study seminary students become aware of a new validity and viability in chaplaincy ministries as career ministries, as expressions of the Gospel mandate to "gospelize" "every nation and tribe and tongue and people" (Rev 14:6)— and institution. This study presents the feasibility of developing formal institutional ministries tracks parallel with the well-established tracks to parish and evangelistic ministries. Appropriate courses tailored to each of the institutional ministries and specialized aspects of these ministries should be added to the regular curricula.
The Development of a Theologically Undergirded Strategy for Mission Employing Small Group Structure in the SDA Church in Zambia
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Raelly Lassew
Published: June 2023

NOTE: This Doctor of Ministry project report falls in a category described in the Seminary Bulletin as 'Project II" in fulfillment of requirements for an alternate curriculum plan under which the candidate prepares two related papers--a theological position paper addressing some issue or problem in the church theologically, and a professional paper addressing this issue or problem from the standpoint of ministerial practice. (No abstract)
Development of the Participant's Manual for a Divorce Recovery Seminar
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, White David
Published: June 2023

Problem. Ministers receive little, if any, training in ministering to the emotional and spiritual needs of church members and community people who experience divorce. No seminar manual on divorce recovery is recommended by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to aid a local pastor in assisting those experiencing the trauma of divorce. Method. A manual was developed and designed for a ten-week Divorce Recovery Seminar. It was then used with an experimental group who participated in a seminar. The Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale was used as a test instrument and administered to a composite group consisting of participants from previous seminars and to the experimental group. The Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale was administered at the beginning of the ten-week, session, and measured the overall adjustment of the participants to the divorce process. Results. Post-test scores of the Fisher Divorce Adjustment Scale showed significant growth of the participants in the divorce adjustment process. Participant growth is attributed to their participation in the structured ten-week seminar, manual, homework assignments, leaming about the divorce process, and interaction with other members of the group. Conclusions. The divorce recovery manual, in conjunction with the ten-week seminar, is beneficial to those experiencing the trauma of divorce. It helps them to grow emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially in the divorce adjustment process.
The Deeper Life Conference: an Adventist Adaptation of the Spiritual Retreat Concept
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Yeager Norman
Published: June 2023

One of the most important responsibilities a pastor faces is to teach the parishioners in his charge how to maintain a deep personal relationship with God. The Seventh-day Adventist church has not developed tools that will enable the pastor to demonstrate to the parishioners how they may grow in their relationship to God. The Deeper Life Conference is designed to help meet this need within the Seventh-day Adventist church through the adaptation of the spiritual retreat concept. This retreat concept is to be found in both the classical church background and was adapted by the Protestants during and after the reformation to enhance the piety of the church. The Deeper Life Conference was designed as an open retreat running from Friday evening through Sunday noon. During the Conference, the participants not only received instruction in the four selected disciplines of meditation, prayer, healthfulness, and fasting, but also were given time in which to practice the disciplines of meditation and prayer. Through the use of three similar surveys evidence was gathered which points to the viability ofusing the Deeper Life Conference as means of teaching the participants how to develop a deeper relationship with God. The surveys were taken before the conference, at the close of the Conference and then six months afterward to determine the growth which occurred in theparticipants spiritual life. The growth in the relationship with God seems to have taken place across all age groups and lengths of church membership. The Muskegon Deeper Life Conference showed the most dramatic results probably due to the intense desire of the participants to know God better.
An Analysis And Evaluation Of The Program Of Pastoral Field Education In The Inca Union Seventh-Day Adventist College Against Selected Criteria On Ministerial Functions
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Huayllara Julio
Published: June 2023

Problem In the territory of the Inca Union, served by Inca Union College, the Seventh-day Adventist church is experiencing accelerated growth. Since there is a shortage of pastors, it is usually expected of the graduates that they assume the pastorate of a church without the necessary time for an internship year. For this reason the theological education program of Inca Union College was readjusted in 1973 to provide more practical and experiential training to theology students. This study is an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of the pastoral field-education program as it has been conducted from 1974 to 1977. Method To develop criteria to do the analysis and evaluation, current ideas on theological education were researched in order to discover the importance given to field work as a means of education. Then the Holy Scriptures were researched to find the process of training the twelve disciples. The writings of Ellen G. White were also examined to find her ideas on ministerial education. The findings provided the necessary criteria to deal with a pastoral field-education program. Guided by this criteria a questionnaire was prepared for a survey of 1974-1977 theology graduates and of their respective supervisors to find how well prepared the graduates are to perform their ministerial functions. Results The analysis and evaluation of the objectives and of the methods of pastoral field-education program at Inca Union College indicates agreement with the criteria previously established. The survey shows that in the areas of pastoral ministry, counseling,and personal preparation the graduates seem to be well prepared. In the areas of leadership and evangelism preparation appears to be weak.
A Biblically Based Instruction Program In Preaching For Local Church Elders And Lay Preachers In The Philippines
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Tupas Archibald
Published: June 2023

This project sought to develop programmed instruction materials designed to guide laity of the Philippines in independent study in the art of preaching. Preaching is especially challenging to Filipino lay people-- particularly to the church elders--because of the lack of ordained ministers. Preaching the Gospel and nurturing members rest largely on lay shoulders. Unfortunately, the laity who do the bulk of the work in the Philippines are handicapped by lack of formal ministerial training. Thus Seventh-day Adventist church leadership is challenged to equip and instruct the laity to preach more effectively to meet the demands of a rapidly growing membership. Programmed instruction prepared especially for the laity is one attempt to meet this situation. Programmed instruction arranged learning activities in a series of steps which lead the learner by independent study to desired goals. The lessons present the information and provide the learner with opportunities to apply it. Behavioral objectives are spelled out so students know what they can and should do after completing each lesson. Programmed instruction in preaching is perhaps most effective when connected with Theological Education by Extension--which brings education to the people who are working in the churches, puts learning into an informal setting, brings instruction to the "right" people, and makes the theory realistic by putting it into immediate application. The programmed instruction reminds the learner that three important factors determine the success of preaching: (1) the preacher, (2) the people, and (3) the sermons. First, effective sermons are related to the whole life of the preacher, his/her spirituality, his/her Christ-like attitude, his/her diligent study of the Bible, and his/her prayerful life. Second, sermons appropriate to the congregation are preached when the preacher asks him or herself three questions: (1) Do I know the people? (2) Do I really love them? (3) Do I seek to feed them spiritually with divine Word that meets their needs? Third, effective, appropriate sermons can be preached only by careful preparation and development. The programmed instruction in preaching helps the learner to develop a sermon from the initial idea to the final delivery. In all the instruction the learner is reminded that he/she is a messenger called by God, that God's Word revolves around Christ which is the theme and center of the message and that only through Christ does one receive salvation.
Lessons On Spiritual Growth And A Pilot Test Of Their Effectiveness
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Dunavant Delbert
Published: June 2023

Problem A congregation's primary expectation of their pastor is his/her ability to provide competent guidance in spiritual formation. My education never offered me a class in spiritual formation and this deficiency has not been eliminated since my formal theological education. Therefore, I felt inept when I tried to provide spiritual guidance. Method This study began first with the Bible and included literature on spiritual formation. The selected materials were summarized into seventeen lessons. The ii first eleven lessons explain the obstacles to spiritual formation, the holiness of God, and how Christians can experience holiness. The last six lessons explain the practical aspects of spiritual formation, such as Bible study, prayer, and journaling. Each lesson concludes with exercises to assist the reader to better understand and apply the lesson's concepts. Five people were selected to write their understanding and practice of spirituality before their study of these lessons. After completing the lessons, they again wrote their understanding and practice of spirituality. The difference in their responses indicates possible growth. Results First, this study developed for me a clearer understanding and a more consistent practice of spirituality. Second, I believe I have developed an acceptable tool to assist my congregation in spiritual formation. Third, participants in this study have grown spiritually in the following ways. They can now explain spirituality more clearly and know how to develop the spiritual life. Two months after their study, their devotions were more consistent than before beginning these lessons. Fourth, I gained valuable experience in providing spiritual guidance. Conclusions Four conclusions resulted from this project. First, factors that stimulate spiritual growth are complex and defy both isolation and quantification. Claims for spiritual growth must ultimately be based on the participant's perception. Second, a direct relationship exists between the respondent's temperament and their spiritual development. Spiritual counselors must be able to adapt to different temperaments. Third, a prolonged study of spirituality appears to stimulate spiritual growth. Fourth, advanced spiritual growth lessons are needed. Additional lessons should include practical suggestions for continuing spiritual growth and explain how to live the contemplative life within society
Baptism As Ordination Into The Gospel Ministry: With Practical Guidelines For The Strengthening Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Ministry In West Africa
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Agboka Japheth
Published: June 2023

The study of baptism especially as it relates to the Cross gave the basis for the believer's new life in Christ. This new life having been incorporated into the Body of Christ, makes the Body a living organism. When the Body of Christ lives, it lives beyond its bounds in the spirit of its covenant relationship. God's Holy Spirit gives gifts to each member which are to be used for the ministries of the Church. Giving of these gifts does not depend upon academic training, how rich a person is, how old or young, whether male or female, but rather how dedicated and committed the one is to the principles of God. This being the case, the Spirit of God works in all lives who surrender themselves to the will of God. So that every member who has received spiritual gifts has been ordained into the gospel ministry. The difference was drawn between ordination by means of baptism and that of laying on of hands. Biblically there is one call into ministry. Whenever a person receives spiritual gifts and uses them effectively for the building of the Body of Christ, the Church vili shows its recognition of the gift and sets apart that individual into a full-time or special ministry (of leadership) in the Church. The professional paper, captioned "Practical Guidelines for the Strengthening of the Seventh-day Adventist Ministry in West Africa", zeroes in on the mandate of the Church to recognize those endowed with spiritual gifts and signify such recognition by the laying on of hands for a full-time or special ministry to the Church. The ordinands thus can lead out as pastors in the Church's work of ministry. Taking the Seventh-day Adventist Church in West Africa, evidence was adduced to the fact that the growth rate of membership exceeds that of its pastoral ministry, and in one conference the ratio of membership to pastor is 1200:1. In the face of this, the proposal was made for ordaining local elders who have proved their calling as pastors of their local congregations. Such a move will help congregations have their own pastors who will nurture and equip the congregations for the work of ministry so the whole Church can prepare this lost world for Christ's second coming.
A Program For "Caring Church Ministry" In The Eugene, Oregon, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Heisler Robert
Published: June 2023

Problem Caring Church Ministry is a strategy for church growth which was developed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. How that strategy might be implemented in the Eugene Seventh-day Adventist Church was the basic concern of this research project. How theology and management philosophy inform a caring church membership, how to implement a program involving the church membership, and dynamics of that church which favored or inhibited church growth were questions that had to be addressed. Method A theological investigation and an examination of contemporary concepts of caring in management literature form a basis for the study. Two surveys establish the felt needs of the community, and their awareness and attitudes toward Seventh-day Adventists. A third survey documents the attitudes and behavior of church members which enhance or inhibit church growth. A descriptive narrative is given of the planning and administration of a one-year program for caring church ministry in the Eugene, Oregon, Seventhday Adventist church. Results While many caring ministries were engaged in by the church during the year's program, the number of new members added to the congregation was minimal. In the last chapter, both church growth enhancing and church-growth inhibiting characteristics of the Eugene Church are identified. The identification of those characteristics and recommendations for change are of great value to many older congregations who have reached a plateau in growth. Conclusions Heritage and contemporary goals of members must be respected for a church-growth climate to exist. In churches where there is a long term tenure of membership, an intentional effort must be given to include a broad spectrum of the membership in policy-making decisions that will support a positive caring church ministry.
A Study Of The Meaning Of "Works" In The Book Of Revelation With A Syllabus For Applying The Findings In Religious Instruction
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Kotter Vel
Published: June 2023

This paper represents an attempt to clarify the significance of the term ergon ("work") in the book of Revelation. The first part investigates the word group ergon ("work") as used throughout the Scriptures, and especially in the book of Revelation. Special attention is given to the word as used in the Gospel of John, since this study accepts John, the Son of Zebedee, as the author of both the Gospel and the Revelation. The second part presents five studies representing a practical application emerging from the investigation. Not only is there a lack of discussion of the word ergon in Revelation, but there is a need to have a balanced understanding of "works" in the discussion of justification by faith and sanctification. Commentators seem to lack a balanced emphasis between faith and works. When ergon is applied to man in the Septuagint (LXX), the emphasis of the word group is on ethical behavior, not ethical impulses or even "character" as such? the objective manifestation is paramount. When ergon has reference to God, it can describe the work of the Creator, God's acts in history in the realm of the miraculous, and the judgment. In John, as well as the LXX, "works" inherently are neutral in moral value. The word takes on positive or negative connotations depending on the context in which it is used. All good works in the NT are ultimately considered God's work done through men. Good works in Revelation, such as love and faith, are the foundational works upon which the others are built. Patience, loyalty, service, and keeping the commandments are some of the works of the saints which develop from the foundation. The evil in Revelation can be found in degrees from apathy to heresies. "Works," which are exterior ethical behavior, are always and only possible within the covenant relationship with God. The covenant relationship provides the force and the will for the saints to accomplish works. This is a united effort in which both God and man have a part. Erqa are not only separate acts or deeds, they can also be a 1 total life-style, which is accomplished by the saints by imitating the character of the Lamb who has won the victory over Satan through His blood. Since the word ergon in John is used in the sense of miracles, in Revelation it is used in the sense of deeds. The devils, on the other hand, perform semeion ("miracles'') to proclaim the authority of Satan over God. The saints perform deeds to authenticate their discipleship of Christ.