Candler Doctor of Ministry Projects
Innovations in Ministry
Introduction I have a friend named Billy. Billy has been a part of my worshiping community at First Baptist Church, Winchester, Virginia for about six years. He sits toward the Continue Reading
Laying down your life means making your own faith and doubt, hope and despair, joy and sadness, courage and fear available to others as ways of getting in touch with Continue Reading
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Purpose of Project The thrust of my project represents an effort to lead Kingsway Christian Church to find a new mode of ministry that partners with our corporate neighbors. Continue Reading
There’s a famous quote, often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi that says, “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary use words.” As people of faith, communication to others Continue Reading
What can be learned about the meaning of the Lord’s Supper by listening to worshipers? Conversations with members of St. Luke revealed that they are aware of and participate in Continue Reading
The Pastor appointed by the sitting bishop to serve a congregation is challenged to lead, grow, and develop an unfamiliar group of people with many implied common goals. This task Continue Reading
A BLACK NARRATIVE PULPIT The Narrative Lectionary as a tool for Christian Transformation I love the Black Church and I cherish being part of a uniquely American tradition layered with Continue Reading
The Road Began … I became a District Superintendent in 2011. At DS “Charm School” they called those of us gathered there “Chief Missional Strategists” and gave us no further Continue Reading
The Project Chose Me! In August 1996, while serving on active duty in the U. S. Navy, I traveled to South Africa in conjunction with my responsibilities as an Equal Continue Reading