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The Future of Milestones Ministry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Palmerton, Ann R
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=trin1383669229

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2013, Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.), Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Ministry Division.
"The Future of Milestones Ministry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church" describes how one congregation, in Columbus, Ohio, connects church and home by using the Milestones Ministry approach in faith formation. Five milestones: the Baptism Milestone, the Baptismal Anniversary Milestone, the Bible Milestone, the Confirmation Milestone and the High School Graduation Milestone, engage parents and children in spiritual practices. A sixth, the 90+ Milestone, celebrates the legacy of older adults. The author, an associate pastor, interviews twelve intergenerational families about the meaning of these milestones in their lives, and categorizes their responses in ways revealing God's presence in daily life. Materials from Vibrant Faith Ministries, including the Milestones Ministry template of naming, equipping, gifting and blessing, plus biblical resources and current discussions in the fields of Christian Education and faith development, provide the context for this exploration. The appendix contains a liturgy for each milestone as well as a thorough bibliography.
Mary Hughes, PhD (Advisor)
Diane Hymans, PhD (Other)
114 p.
Adult Education; Aging; Bible; Clergy; Families and Family Life; Individual and Family Studies; Religious Congregations; Religious Education; Spirituality; Teaching; Theology
Milestones Ministry; Naming; Equipping; Gifting; Blessing; Church and home; Faith; Families; Intergen; Spiritual practice; Vibrant Faith Ministries; Baptismal Anniversary Milestone; Bible Milestone; Confirmation Milestone; High School Grad; 90 Plus Mile

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  • Palmerton, A. R. (2013). The Future of Milestones Ministry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church [Master's thesis, Trinity Lutheran Seminary]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=trin1383669229

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Palmerton, Ann. The Future of Milestones Ministry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church. 2013. Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=trin1383669229.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Palmerton, Ann. "The Future of Milestones Ministry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church." Master's thesis, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=trin1383669229

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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