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A “Green” Kataphatic Theology: The Ecospirit of Springbank Retreat Center in Kingstree, South Carolina [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This paper explores the emerging “green” theology of Springbank Retreat Center, located in Kingstree, S.C. (www.springbankretreat.org). Springbank labels itself as a “Center for EcoSpirituality and the Arts,” and is a 5,000 acre Christian Center ...
LeVasseur, Todd
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Lived experiences’ of the love of God according to 1 John 4: A spirituality of love [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
This article probes to enlighten this old truth of the revelation and experience of God’s love in a fresh, dynamic and different way, from the perspective of early Christian spirituality.
Van der Merwe, D.G.
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Emotional Intelligence and Congregational Leadership [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Within congregational ministries, emotional intelligence is essential for pastoral effectiveness. Without it, great sermons may be preached, effective pastoral care offered, and scripture interpreted soundly, but when a pastor1 does not have a ...
Oswald, Roy M.
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On Dionysian Theological Methodology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite was an anonymous theologian who likely lived in Syria around the sixth century CE. He is primarily known for his advancements in the field of apophatic, or negative, theology.
Arrendale, Joseph
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Evelyn Underhill\u27s concept of mysticism and its relation to common misrepresentations [PDF]

open access: yes, 1993
https://place.asburyseminary.edu/ecommonsatsdissertations/2096/thumbnail ...
Irons, Kendra Leigh
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Apophatic Spirituality in Contemporary Christian Practice: A Mindfulness Approach [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Contemplative spiritual disciplines are being engaged by American Evangelicals who are drawn to an experiential spirituality, expanding the traditional pietistic practices that emphasize biblical knowledge and moral behavior over the pursuit of union ...
Johnson, David Arthur
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Spiritual Transformation at Austin Christian Church [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This project was designed to meet a need at the Austin Christian Church (ACC) for enhancing the spiritual formation of new converts to Christianity by providing clear direction for mentors seeking to disciple others into the image of Christ. The scope of
Hooper, David
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Mysticism as a way of knowing:Does pre-modern Christian mystical literature reveal an approach to knowledge outside of the Cartesian binary? [PDF]

open access: yes
The writings of pre-modern Christian mystics strongly suggest the occurrence of a phenomenon called ‘mystical experience’. Unless one takes the cynical path of denouncing the veracity of these claims on the basis of an atheistic or cessationist ...
Allwood, Dorian
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Review of Daniel P. Coleman, Presence and Process: A Path Toward Transformative Faith and Inclusive Community

open access: yes, 2018
Daniel P. Coleman is an evangelical Friend who in this book pushes hard for an agenda that many liberal Friends will heartily embrace, though I suspect to the discomfort of the bulk of his fellow evangelicals.
Dudiak, Jeffrey
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