An exploratory evaluation of a group guidance course

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A Model for Pastoral Care and Shepherding of a Mid-Sized Growing Church

This study addresses the challenges related to the caregiving ministry of Mountain View Community Church located in Temecula, California. This revitalized Church has grown from 50 attendees in 2004 to over 2000 by 2010. The growth has led to many challenges, including the development of a ministry strategy that will meet the needs of the congregation. The leadership team sought to answer the question of an appropriate ministry strategy through examining scriptures, reviewing the history of ministry, and evaluating current models of caregiving used in large Baptist churches. Additionally, a survey of pastoral care methodology employed in large Baptist churches was undertaken. From the study and review of literature, a plan for pastoral care for Mountain View Community Church was developed. A primary result of our research revealed the need for a paradigm shift from clergy to laypersons as primary caregivers

Attitudinal Effects of Unified Mathematics at Hillcrest High School

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between ( 1) attitude as expressed on Aiken 1s Mathematics Attitude Scale between students who had been taught Unified Mathematics and similar students who had not been taught Unified Mathematics. The sample consisted of 37 students in the treatment group and 46 students in the control group. The students were given a copy of Aiken\u27s Mathematics Attitude Scale. The responses were scored by the researcher. Seven null hypotheses were examined by calculating the means and standard deviations of each group. Comparison of the posttest means was performed by using the z test for each of the relationships stated in seven hypotheses. It was concluded from this study that: 1. The Unified Mathematics program had a less positive effect on the attitudes of the students in the treatment than students in the control group. 2. The Unified Mathematics program had a negative effect on females in the treatment but not on the males in the same group. 3 . The non-Unified Mathematics program did not produce negative attitudes on students as did the Unified Mathematics program. 4. The Unified Mathematics program had no negative effect on the attitudes of male students

NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS AND MENTAL HEALTH: CULTURE VS MODERN MEDICINE

This study aims to determine that, when it comes to mental health, are Native American veterans more inclined to utilize their cultural practices, or seek out modern Western medicine practices to attain mental wellness. The significance behind this research is to help future social workers and social service agencies better understand that perhaps when it comes to Native American veterans’ cultural practices should be taken into consideration when helping to try to attain mental wellness. The study will include interviews conducted with Native American veterans. The data will help to determine which types of practices are better suited for each interviewee. Using the various themes within each interview will help decide which methods are more common amongst the participants