MIN 822 Topic 5 DQ 1Identify a controversy in Christian ministry and briefly state the supporting arguments for both sides of the issue. Is it possible for the two sides to reconcile the differences? Why or why not?

MIN 822 Topic 5 DQ 2
How can organizational leadership strategies promote unity in the local church? Explain. What specific organizational leadership strategies are best suited to this task? Why do you believe these strategies are optimal?

MIN 822 Topic 6 DQ 1
Should church leaders utilize the homogeneous unit principle? Why or why not?

MIN 822 Topic 6 DQ 2
Why is empathy critical for Christians in regards to reconciliation? What are some specific empathy-based recommendations for Christians who are involved in ministries of reconciliation? Explain.

MIN 822 Topic 7 DQ 1
Recent examples of church/state conflict relate to matters of health care, immigration, and politics. How can Christian leaders best mitigate these potential conflicts? What is the best response from church leaders, should conflict be unavoidable? Support your position logically with relevant scholarly sources and remain respectful of those whose views and positions may differ sharply from your own.

MIN 822 Topic 7 DQ 2
The concept of the church as a sanctuary can conflict with modern American immigration policy. Is it possible for the church to sustain its role as a sanctuary while preserving a positive relationship with the state? If so, how? If not, why not? What are the implications of each position for the church and those served by the church? Explain.

MIN 822 Topic 8 DQ 1
Which of the contemporary theologies or current trends in ministry is most significantly affecting you or people you know in ministry? Explain. Is the dominant effect of this trend helpful or harmful to the universal mission of the church? Why?

MIN 822 Topic 8 DQ 2
How has the information that you have learned in regards to Contemporary Theologies and current issues in the church influenced your ministry methodology and the way in which you are moving forward with your dissertation plans?