Case studies of the challenges faced by selected churches in establishing church based Bible institutes

Richard C Dodson

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Case studies of the challenges faced by selected churches in establishing church based Bible institutes

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Richard C Dodson. Case Studies of the Challenges Faced by Selected Churches In Establishing Church Based Bible Institutes. Dallas Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/276a5683-2444-4e6f-89d6-6bce055a1a4c.

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R. C. Dodson. Case studies of the challenges faced by selected churches in establishing church based Bible institutes. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/276a5683-2444-4e6f-89d6-6bce055a1a4c

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Richard C Dodson. Case Studies of the Challenges Faced by Selected Churches In Establishing Church Based Bible Institutes. Dallas Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/276a5683-2444-4e6f-89d6-6bce055a1a4c.

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Richard C Dodson

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to identify the challenges faced by three churches that established Bible institutes as part of their church ministry and to report how these churches overcame those challenges. This dissertation is divided into three main parts. A literature review examines what has been written about the founding of other Bible institutes along with the Bible institutes' contribution to the discipleship process. The research procedure defines the case study subject selection process and criteria. It also describes the survey questionnaire and its use. The case studies report the information gathered primarily through first hand interviews and local archival church records. The data was recorded, reviewed and reported so that any church that wishes to start a Bible institute may use this dissertation as a guide to address and overcome the challenges they may face. This project concluded that Bible institutes can contribute to a church's discipleship program. Participants can get a thorough and meaningful exposure to the Word of God, which, in turn, helps in their personal spiritual growth and ministry preparedness. Future research is welcomed in this field. Though an ample body of literature exists concerning the history of Bible institutes and Christian education as a whole, little information has been written that specifically addresses the challenges faced by churches starting Bible institutes and how those challenges were overcome. This research makes an original contribution in this area by identifying those challenges and offering solutions which other churches may follow.

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