Program
Doctor of Ministry
Year Approved
2015
First Advisor
Reed, Don
Abstract
This project explored the difference between evangelicals who doubted and stayed in the evangelical Christian faith and those who left the fold. Grounded theory was the primary research methodology and data was gathered from interviews with people who struggled with doubt. This data was used to develop a strategy for people going through doubt and for pastors helping others process doubt. Pastors need to provide a safe a place to doubt by listening and being patient, and by waiting to see how God will work in the lives of the people who are struggling with doubt.
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry
Document Type
Doctoral thesis
Recommended Citation
Young, B. B. (2015). A Qualitative Study Of Doubt In The Evangelical Tradition [Doctoral thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/674
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