A Study on What Christian Hospitality Is, Why We Should Practice It, and the Challenges of Hospitality Based on Acts of Intentional Hospitality as Practiced by Solid Rock Community Church of The Nazarene Towards Individuals Outside of the Church
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Issue Date
2015-03
Authors
Pitamber, Tina, 1981-
Advisor
Jacobson, Tim (Advisor)
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Type
Thesis
Keywords
Hospitality
Solid Rock Community Church of the Nazarene (Richmond Hill, Ont.)
Solid Rock Community Church of the Nazarene (Richmond Hill, Ont.)
Citation
Pitamber, Tina. “A Study on What Christian Hospitality Is, Why We Should Practice It, and the Challenges of Hospitality Based on Acts of Intentional Hospitality as Practiced by Solid Rock Community Church of The Nazarene Towards Individuals Outside of the Church.” D. Min., Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2015.
Abstract
This thesis studied what Christ-like hospitality is and observed whether hospitality has an impact on building authentic relationships with people outside our church. Six individuals and the researcher used the methodology of action research to collect and analyze the data. The data were gathered through written journal logs and group interviews. This study showed that hospitality is an inclusive practice. Secondly, there are four reasons why we should practice hospitality: hospitality creates a space for evangelism, is worship, is a spiritual dynamic, and is a practice that needs to be recovered. Finally, hospitality is challenging and needs to have boundaries.
Table of Contents
Introduction – Theological Rationale – Precedent Cases & Social Science Literature – Methodology and Project – Outcomes and Interpretation – Conclusion
Publisher
Tyndale University College & Seminary
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Copyright, Tina Pitamber, managed by Tyndale University. All rights reserved.
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