Browsing Dissertations and Research Portfolios by Author "Draper, Marilyn (Committee Member)"
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Adventures in Spiritual Formation: Exploring God’s Grace, Intentional Human Response, and Growth from the Holy Spirit
De Jong, Werner Herbert, 1966- (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2017-06)In this research portfolio, the author explored spiritual formation as an ongoing, adventurous, individual and communal journey of becoming more like Jesus. The key question the research addressed was how Jesus’ followers ... -
The Baptized Community: Community Formation as Seen through Anglican Baptismal Ecclesiology and the Liturgical Practice of Morning Prayer
Norman, Kyle Jeremy, 1978- (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-10)Beginning with The Book of Common Prayer, the first version of which was published in 1549, Anglicans have mediated their spirituality through participation in a common spiritual life. This is to say, formation toward ... -
Being Transformed to Help Others Transform: Exploring Spiritual Formation and the Life-Changing Power of Lectio Divina
Nguyen, Hoa Dang (Tyndale University, 2023-11)This Research Portfolio explores the theme “Being Transformed to Help Others Transform: Exploring Spiritual Formation and The Life-Changing Power of Lectio Divina.” It encompasses the knowledge of God, self-awareness, and ... -
The Dance of Faith: Spiritual Formation as Interactive Dance with Jesus and How the Examen Creates Self-Awareness in Leadership.
Gateman, Maria del Pilar Gonzalez (Tyndale University, 2020-11)The motivation behind all of my ministry has been to walk alongside people and help them know the God in Jesus that I have come to know and to whom I grow closer. As my life has drawn me toward leadership roles my interest ... -
Developing a Method for Growing in Intimacy with the Triune God Through Knowing, Being and Doing
Vanderheide, Benjamin Paul (Tyndale University, 2023-02)In this Research Portfolio, the author develops a method for growing in intimacy with God, through faith in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Spirit using the metaphor of a fruit bearing tree. The method is developed in three ... -
Developing Christlike Disciples with the Fourfold Spiritual Journey Model at Westwood Alliance Church
Chow, Wai Fung, 1964- (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2018-10)In this research portfolio, the author explores spiritual formation as a deeper life journey to imitate Jesus Christ. The key question the research addressed is how Jesus’ followers in Westwood Alliance Church (hereafter ... -
Developing One’s Personal Prayer Life: An Essential Element for Spiritual Formation in the Fundamental Evangelical Community
Bruce, Sally Kay (Tyndale University, 2022-02)In this Doctor of Ministry Research Portfolio, the author explored spiritual formation, being formed into the image of Christ, from three perspectives: her spiritual autobiography, instructional model of spiritual formation, ... -
A Didactic Approach to Spiritual Formation: Integrating Spiritual Practices to the Seminary Curriculum of the Diaspora of Chinese Students in Panama, Central America
Lam, Jacqueline Siu Yin (Tyndale University, 2022-03)An awareness of God’s presence and a capacity to hear Him are two important elements to cultivate an intimate relationship with God for spiritual growth. This research portfolio seeks to answer the question: Will prayer ... -
Grace Leads to Joy: Spiritual Formation and the Examen
Hoekstra, Edward Pierre, 1961- (Tyndale University, 2021-02)The purpose of this portfolio was to study how best to lead church congregants in Christian spiritual discernment toward spiritual formation. This portfolio begins with the author’s spiritual autobiography and with that ... -
The Impact of a Staff Performance Management System on Performance Outcomes and Employee Commitment in a Private, Christian, Higher Education Institution
Ryder, Janis Lynn, 1951- (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-09)This thesis explored performance management in a private, Christian, Canadian, higher education institution. A Model for Effective Performance Management was developed which served as a framework for a participatory action ... -
An Integrative Model of Spiritual Formation: Incorporating Practices from Christian Spirituality and Psychotherapy
Stanberry, Kern Orbin (Tyndale University, 2020-06)This portfolio presents an integrative approach to Christian spiritual formation that refutes the dualism of the modern era. This dualism, which has dominated the western world for approximately three hundred years, places ... -
Journeying Home: A Study of Christian Spiritual Formation Through the Interface of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Lectio Divina
Stiles, Robert John (Tyndale University, 2022-03)This study grew out of my life experience. After decades of longing to belong, God led me first to the halls of 12 Step programs, then to Seminary where I discovered, spiritual formation, Lectio Divina and spiritual ... -
The Knowledge of God and the Knowledge of Self: Exploring Spiritual Formation Via Discernment and the MBTI®
Walker, Christopher Andrew (Tyndale University, 2020-08)In this Research Portfolio, the author explores spiritual formation through growing in the knowledge of God and in the knowledge of God and in the knowledge of self. The specific avenue for exploring growing in the knowledge ... -
Laying a Foundation for Nurturing Experiential Communion with the Word of God for Soul Formation Through Journaling and Inner Circle Relationships
Roy, Jeffrey William, 1964- (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-02)In this research portfolio, three projects form the basis in developing this new pathway to nurture formation. The author’s spiritual autobiography recounts his journey into two-way communion with the Word of God and gives ... -
Listening to God: the Key to Spiritual Formation for Salvationists and All People
Moore, Alison Marie (Tyndale University, 2023-02)Having a relationship with God implies communication with Him. How do we communicate with God? How do we know what He is saying? Through the process of writing her spiritual autobiography during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ... -
The Mid-Faith Crisis: Introducing Evangelicals to the Dark Night of the Soul
Sweeney, Thomas (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-11)The mid-faith crisis is a qualitative shift in our faith experience as God weans us of the spiritual delights lavished upon us in the initial stages of faith and leads us on an inner journey of awareness, repentance, and ... -
The Practice of Silence and Its Related Spiritual Disciplines in Guiding Cambodian Christian Leaders Toward Christlike Transformation
Kim, Kilhyoun (Tyndale University, 2023-06)I have in my desire to be inwardly transformed toward Christlikeness and become as close to God as possible. My spiritual autobiography in this portfolio is a testimony of such a journey toward Christlikeness, a journey ... -
Practicing Community: Postures and Practices for Spiritual Formation
Parish, Corey Christopher (Tyndale University, 2023-12)This Research Portfolio explores the ministry of spiritual formation through the development of Practicing Communities (PCs) in Christian congregations. Aspects of individualism in my personal life and spiritual communities ... -
Renovation: The Trinity Transforming Lives
Fuller, Elizabeth Maureen (Tyndale University, 2024-01)The Trinity exists in perfect harmony and relationship. Humanity was created to share in that relational love. In pride, the created chose knowledge over a relationship with the Creator, breaking God’s designed order and ... -
The Sanctified Journey : Labyrinths and Gospel Contemplation in a Wesleyan Context
McEwen, Matthew Robert Joseph, 1978- (Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-11)Spiritual formation is the process of following Jesus and how we become like him. Although some view this process as a linear experience, the pattern of a labyrinth is another way to describe this spiritual journey. The ...