Creating biblical awareness within a congregation for faith, renewal, and commitment

Roger M Sobin

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Creating biblical awareness within a congregation for faith, renewal, and commitment

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Roger M Sobin. Creating Biblical Awareness Within a Congregation for Faith, Renewal, and Commitment. McCormick Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/66219f08-8e10-4db6-8b97-020620cbd323.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

R. M. Sobin. Creating biblical awareness within a congregation for faith, renewal, and commitment. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/66219f08-8e10-4db6-8b97-020620cbd323

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Roger M Sobin. Creating Biblical Awareness Within a Congregation for Faith, Renewal, and Commitment. McCormick Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/66219f08-8e10-4db6-8b97-020620cbd323.

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Roger M Sobin

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Abstract

Northminster is a newer congregation with only a few lifelong Presbyterians. Others are previously unchurched or 'General Protestant' and thus do not have a Presbyterian/Reformed understanding of the Biblical story (Biblical awareness). Many had limited time to devote to learning, and the adult education offerings were limited in scope. In this time of declining Biblical awareness, the goal was to help individuals learn that they are connected to the Biblical witness and need to see their lives as Christians committed to the community of faith with other faithful people. To help them, this project used education, learning, and dialogue as the basic strategies, but other approaches ('strategic planning' and 're-framing') were utilized. The interventions were to have laity in the congregation design an overall program of Biblical awareness, help persons become grounded in the Biblical faith and see themselves as connected to that faith. The approaches were initiated with classes, home-studies, creative experiences, and worship opportunities. It was the aim of these interventions to help move individuals and the congregation to greater depth as Christians. This results in life changing situations for them, as well as for the ministry of the community of faith, as they teach the faith to others.

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