In their Own Words: Describing the Assimilation Experiences of New Converts
The purpose of the current phenomenological research was to explore the assimilation experiences of adult new converts into churches affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association of America. Participants included 21 new converts, baptized within the past one to three years, and a leading staff...
| Published in: | Christian education journal |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
[2017]
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Christian education journal
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| IxTheo Classification: | KBQ North America KDG Free church RG Pastoral care RH Evangelization; Christian media |
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| Summary: | The purpose of the current phenomenological research was to explore the assimilation experiences of adult new converts into churches affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association of America. Participants included 21 new converts, baptized within the past one to three years, and a leading staff member from seven churches. New converts described their experiences of conversion, what they anticipated or resisted regarding retention and spiritual growth, the effect of church assimilation strategies, and how ministerial leaders and educators might benefit from their experiences. The research attempted to fill a gap in knowledge by seeking the input of new converts regarding assimilation. |
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| ISSN: | 2378-525X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Christian education journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/073989131701400105 |