When should it be permissible to act against someone's expressed wishes in their best interests? In both political philosophy and legal practice, answers to this question often appeal to the concept of autonomy. Broadly, the idea is that if a person is sufficiently self-governin…
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Christology is one of the most important theological themes in Matthew. Jesus is introduced as the Son of David, the Son of God, King, Lord, Messiah, the Son of Man, Teacher, Judge, Shepherd, and Servant in Matthew's Gospel. In the first century, the predominant, fervent Jewish …
Humility is an integral virtue within Benedictine spiritual traditions. It is also the subject of a burgeoning body of empirical literature in the field of psychology. This dissertation undertakes an interdisciplinary dialogue between Benedictine spirituality and contemporary ps…
By just about any measure, organizations today are more dynamic, diverse, and interdependent than at any other time in history. This environment puts unprecedented pressure on the human capacity to lead. And still, we demand more from our leaders—even as employees experience ris…
One of the primary goals in the project, Advancing Humility in Christian Discipleship at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, was realized before the actual completion of the project. That goal was reached when several of the students at the end of the six sessions reported to me that t…
Grace is a salient spiritual experience and one that lies at the heart of Christianity. The present study sought to address a gap in the psychological literature pertaining to the experience of divine grace as it relates to character development among Evangelical Christians. Spe…
This study clarifies relationships between the variables of a Christian relationship with God, character virtues humility, gratitude and compassion, and well-being. Data was collected from a large Christian sample and utilized in path analyses of two hypothesized models. One wit…
Confidence is crucial for effective leadership, yet the fluid nature of confidence makes it difficult for pastors to consistently lead with a confident edge. Confidence comes through experience, skill development, and coaching. Additionally, confidence comes from one’s trust in …
The purpose of this project was to equip select pastors of Birmingham Metro Baptist Association (BMBA) churches in need of revitalization with a tool to promote humility. The project involved the implementation of a forty-day, workbook-style devotional intervention designed to p…
Recognizing the need for a biblically based leader-development program, the project director identified a need for a strategy to develop new leaders at Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Although existing leaders need leadership development, he intentionally fo…