An evaluation of Brethren in Christ preaching using hermeneutical principles distilled from an inductive interpretive methodology

Glenn E Pfeiffer

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An evaluation of Brethren in Christ preaching using hermeneutical principles distilled from an inductive interpretive methodology

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Glenn E Pfeiffer. An Evaluation of Brethren In Christ Preaching Using Hermeneutical Principles Distilled From an Inductive Interpretive Methodology. Asbury Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f0a5fb6b-ec2e-4abb-9c66-159a962aba42.

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G. E. Pfeiffer. An evaluation of Brethren in Christ preaching using hermeneutical principles distilled from an inductive interpretive methodology. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f0a5fb6b-ec2e-4abb-9c66-159a962aba42

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Glenn E Pfeiffer. An Evaluation of Brethren In Christ Preaching Using Hermeneutical Principles Distilled From an Inductive Interpretive Methodology. Asbury Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f0a5fb6b-ec2e-4abb-9c66-159a962aba42.

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Glenn E Pfeiffer

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Preaching, Mennonite

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine how well Brethren In Christ pastors interpret and apply the Scriptures. A randomly selected group of twenty-eight Brethren In Christ pastors from North America submitted sermon tapes for evaluation. After the tapes were received, the sermons were analyzed and evaluated with an evaluation guide based on twenty specific hermeneutical principles. The hermeneutical principles were distilled from a step by step Bible study model developed from a study of the literature and validated by three Asbury professors. The focus of the study is on pastors' skills in interpreting Scripture and culture. The major findings included: 1) a large group of pastors demonstrated very good ability in the interpretation and application of Scripture; 2) a significant portion of the group demonstrated only adequate skills in the interpretation and application of Scripture; 3) a large segment of pastors were not able to effectively interpret or apply the Scriptures; 4) many pastors utilized important exegetical skills but did not have a methodological framework to employ these tools to their fullest potential; 5) pastors utilized commentaries and other interpreter's conclusions rather than relying on their own work; 6) pastors of large churches received lower overall scores in interpretation and application than pastors of smaller congregations; 7) pastors were strong in addressing local church concerns; 8) pastors were weak in addressing the issues, needs, and concerns of secular culture.

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