Browsing Faculty of Theology by Author "20495099 - Elkington, Robert Lionel"
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Adversity in pastoral leadership: are pastors leaving the ministry in record numbers, and if so, why?
Elkington, Robert (AOSIS, 2013)As churches in the West grapple with the rising tide of secularism, post-modernism and individualised spirituality, the leaders of those churches become casualties of these macroenvironmental factors. Statistics show ... -
Leadership as an enabling function: towards a new paradigm for local church leadership in the 21$^s$$^t$ century
Elkington, Rob; Meekins, Darryl; Breen, Jennifer M.; Martin, Suzanne S. (AOSIS, 2015)Ministry leadership presents unanticipated challenges to those seeking to serve the church. Whilst formal theological programmes provide essential education in Christianity and ministry, they do not equip new ministry ... -
The use of the Delphi survey as a research tool in understanding church trends
Elkington, Robert L.; Lotter, George (AOSIS, 2013)In the practical theological research process, as in most disciplines, extant literature is vital in assisting a researcher to formulate a foundational understanding of the topic under review. A literature review is also ...