An integration of theological and psychosocial method for interpreting congregational development

John  W Tien

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An integration of theological and psychosocial method for interpreting congregational development

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John W Tien. An Integration of Theological and Psychosocial Method for Interpreting Congregational Development. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/75d2e554-361e-4d69-8ec3-316fe30a954e?q=1977.

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J. W. Tien. An integration of theological and psychosocial method for interpreting congregational development. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/75d2e554-361e-4d69-8ec3-316fe30a954e?q=1977

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John W Tien. An Integration of Theological and Psychosocial Method for Interpreting Congregational Development. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/75d2e554-361e-4d69-8ec3-316fe30a954e?q=1977.

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Abstract

This thesis is based upon the hypothesis that there is validity in integrating theological and psychosocial methodology. A further hypothesis is that there is an identifiable developmental process which is applicable to corporate as well as to individual growth and development. Assuming that such an identifiable developmental process exists, it then follows that this process can be used as both a descriptive and prescriptive tool to determine whether or not a specific corporate group in the Christian community, together with its leadership, is developing in a wholesome way. The application which is addressed in this project is to the community of the congregation. The project is itself an integration of previous years of study and learning units for the Doctor of Ministry degree. The practical application of the stated hypothesis is to the development of the congregational life of First Reformed Church of Grandville, Michigan from 1977 to 1986.

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