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Any duplication, reproduction, or modification of this material without express written consent from Asbury Theological Seminary and/or the original publisher is prohibited. Contact B.L. Fisher Library Asbury Theological Seminary 204 N. Lexington Ave. Wilmore, KY 40390 B.L. Fisher Library’s Digital Content place.asburyseminary.edu Asbury Theological Seminary 205 North Lexington Avenue 800.2ASBURY Wilmore, Kentucky 40390 asburyseminary.edu ABSTRACT SPIRITUAL FORMATION: A COURSE FOR LEADERS OF THE CHURCH IN THE MAJORITY WORLD by David C. Long As the church around the world experiences rapid growth, God is calling men and women from their own nations and their own people to give leadership to their church. With this calling comes the need to provide to these existing and future leaders effective resources to guide them in their own personal spiritual formation and equip them to lead others to spiritual maturity, as well. The purpose of this of this study was to develop a course in spiritual formation for leaders of the church in the majority world. The literature review examines the demands of cross-cultural education and the use of principles of interactive adult learning as an effective" method of delivery of course material in a cross-cultural context. It also examines the theological foundation for spiritual formation and the use of the seven deadly sins and seven virtues as a template for self-examination. The study consisted of the presentation of the course to twenty students enrolled at Faith Bible College, Quezon City, Philippines. The study found that principles of interactive adult learning are beneficial in overcoming some of the obstacles inherent in cross-cultural education. The study also found that the content of the course has the ability to challenge and equip the students for spiritual formation and provide resources they could use for the spiritual formation of those to whom they minister. DISSERTATION APPROVAL This is to certify that the dissertation entitled SPIRITUAL FORMATION: A COURSE FOR LEADERS OF THE CHURCH IN THE MAJORITY WORLD presented by David C. Long has been accepted towards fulfillment of the requirements for the DOCTOR OF MINISTRY degree at Asbury Theological Seminary March 21, 2014 1i£md~~/~entor Date ~~~ March 21, 2014 lnt~ck Date March 21, 2014 .. RepresentatIve,~ Doctor of MInIstry Program Date ~7-~ March 21, 2014 Dean of the Beeson Center Date SPIRITUAL FORMATION: A COURSE FOR LEADERS OF THE CHURCH IN THE MAJORITY WORLD A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Ministry by David C. Long May 2014 © 2014 David C. Long ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................... viii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................. x CHAPTER 1 PROBLEM .................................................................................................... 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 4 Research Questions .................................................................................................. 4 Research Question # 1 .................................................................................. 4 Research Question #2 ................................................................................. .4 Research Question #3 .................................................................................. 4 Research Question #4 .................................................................................. 5 Definition of Terms .................................................................................................. 5 Spiritual Formation ...................................................................................... 5 Majority World ............................................................................................ 6 Supracultural ................................................................................................ 6 Ministry Intervention ............................................................................................... 6 Context ..................................................................................................................... 9 Methodology .......................................................................................................... 11 Participants ................................................................................................. 12 Instrumentation .......................................................................................... 13 Variables .................................................................................................... 13 Data Collection .......................................................................................... 14 Data Analysis ............................................................................................. 14 Generalizabili ty .......................................................................................... 15 Theological Foundation ......................................................................................... 16 Overview ................................................................................................................ 19 CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE. ............................................................................................ 21 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 21 Theological Framework ......................................................................................... 22 Course Design ........................................................................................................ 29 Need for Training of Leaders in the Majority World ................................ 30 Design for Transformation ......................................................................... 33 Contextualization and Learning Styles ...................................................... 35 Interactive Adult Learning as a Response to the Challenges of Cross- Cultural Course Design ............................................................................. .42 Teacher Preparation ................................................................................... 46 Theological Foundations of Spiritual Formation .................................................. .47 Image of God ............................................................................................. 47 The Fall ...................................................................................................... 55 The Fallen Self and Its Consequences ....................................................... 61 Called to Holiness, the Hope of Spiritual Formation ................................. 68 Transformation, the Work of the Holy Spirit. ............................................ 75 Transformation, Participation in the Work of the Holy Spirit.. ................. 8l The Means of Grace ................................................................................... 85 The Assurance of the Love of God ............................................................ 88 Core Theological Truths of Spiritual Formation ....................................... 91 Application of Theological Truths to the Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Virtues .................................................................................................................... 94 Application of Insights to Pride and Humility ........................................... 94 Application of Insights to Anger and Patience .......................................... 98 Application of Insights to Lust and Purity ............................................... 10 1 Application of Insights to Envy and Brotherly Love ............................... l 04 Application of Insights to Greed and Generosity .................................... 108 Application of Insights to Sloth and Perseverance .................................. 115 Application of Insights to Gluttony and Abstinence ................................ 119 Additional Considerations Essential to Spiritual Formation ............................... 121 A Healthy V iew of Self.