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Applying Expectancy Theory in Ministry

By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Expectancy Theory is the concept that people are motivated by expectations (V. Vroom).  When people are expecting something, they also consider the implications of it coming to pass.  Natural questions that follow expectancy are: What is required to see the outcome?  …

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Great Man Theory of Leadership

By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Management assumes the idea of levels within organizations to which people may be appointed (Shivers-Blackwell, 2006).   Yet, leadership caries the idea of individual callings that are not appointed but rather birthed.  Over the years it has been a common belief that …

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Social Learning Theory in Ministry National Association of Christian Ministers

Social Learning Theory in Ministry

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder There is an old quotes that says, “the behavior that is rewarded gets repeated”. Proposed by C. Montgomery, the Social Learning Theory is the concept that people learn their behaviors through the influences of rewards and or punishments. In other …

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Jesus on Management

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder More is More In Matthew 25:14-29, and Luke 16:1-2, Jesus tells two different parables that both have the same meaning.  In Matthew 25 He speaks of an investor who diversified his wealth among several account managers.  In the end the …

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Reframing Disagreement With A Shared Search For Truth » Explore how Christians reframe disagreements through the Gospel, practicing humility, unity, and biblical truth in today's culture. NACM Manual to Ministry. National Association of Christian Ministers

Reframing Disagreement With A Shared Search For Truth

In today’s volatile cultural climate, disagreements over theology and politics often fracture relationships within the Church. We debate the sovereignty of God. We wrestle over the morality of social policies. We disagree about the authority and interpretation of Scripture. In these discussions, Christians frequently fall into patterns of speech and behavior that reflect the world more than the Word.

The need for affiliation in Christianity shown through believers in fellowship and discipleship community.

Need for Affiliation in Christianity

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Definition: The need for affiliation in Christianity refers to the God-given desire for relational belonging that shapes spiritual growth, discipleship, and participation in the mission of the church. Human beings possess a deep and persistent desire to belong. This reality, …

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