Programs included in this collection and when they started submitting digitally is listed below. (See years of coverage in parentheses):
- Doctor of Ministry (2015 - present)
- Education Doctorate (2015 - present)
- Education K-12 (2017 - present)
- Nurse-Midwifery (2016 - present)
- Nurse Educator (2016 - 2020)
- Physician Assistant (2015 - present)
- Special Education (2017 - present)
- Teaching (2017 - present)
- Athletic Training (2020)
- Athletic Training Leadership (2020)
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
The Whole Servant Leader: Leading From the Inside Out, Jewel Denise Williams
While research on servant leadership focuses on the behavior or actions of leaders toward the follower, this project examines the inward development of those leaders to determine what godly attributes need cultivation to demonstrate the sev...
The Need for Interchurch Unity Among Northern New England Evangelical Churches, Philip Andrew Wood
This project addresses the lack of and need for unity between evangelical churches in northern New England. It is not an area known for cooperation, being open to change, or orthodox Christianity. It is a region with typically small churche...
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Do Employees Want to Work for Authentic and Vulnerable Leaders and What Prevents Leaders from Going There, Annette R. Abel
Studies have shown that most employees want to work for vulnerable and authentic leaders. Many leaders do not want to show their personal side of their lives and what they face as a leader. Some leaders are fearful they will look weak or to...
Breastfeeding Effects with Early Intervention for Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie), Hope L. Adams
Background: Anklyoglossia or tongue-tie in infants often goes undiagnosed primarily due to the lack of knowledge for assessing tongue-tie thus disrupting a successful breastfeeding experience. Education, diagnosis, and treatment of ankylogl...
Trends in Vaccination Rates Amongst Young Children and the Factors Affecting Parent Decisions, Kaitlyn C. Baldridge, Janna Bjoin, and Katherine Pool
Problem: Throughout the United States, there has been an increasing trend in the number of parents refusing to vaccinate their children. Studies have shown that since the upward trend of refusal to vaccinate has started, there has been an i...
The Knowledge and Attitude of Bethel's Undergraduate Population On Sun Protective Behaviors, Sarah R. Beddow, Chelsea V. Domeier, and Karien Wilson
OBJECTIVES: To compare the attitude and knowledge of health science majors versus non-health science majors of the Bethel University undergraduate population. BACKGROUND: Despite public education about the use of sunscreen and skin cancer p...
The Faith at Work Movement at Westwood Community Church, Daniel Albert Bolt
This thesis investigated the faith at work (FAW) movement through the lens of philosophical hermeneutics. The work concepts of both Old and New Testaments were explored, along with theologian’s voices on the intersection of work and faith. ...
Cooperative Catechesis: A Model for Equipping Lutheran Parents and Pastors to Catechize Children in the Christian Faith, Phillip E. Booe
Parents have a God-given duty to bring up their children in the faith. God calls pastors to shepherd flocks, point them to the Gospel, proclaim sound doctrine, and teach the people about the will and ways of God. The problem this project ad...
Awareness of antibiotic resistance in the general population as related to education level, Rachel M. Cantlon and Emma Wilson
An antibiotic is a drug, also known as an antimicrobial, which is used to treat infectious diseases caused by bacteria (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), 2012). The effect of antibiotic overuse and mistreatment ...
Spiritual Formation: Beyond Cognitive Belief - an Ethnographic Study of Adult Sunday School in Baptistic Churches in Massachusetts, Laura J. Cassidy-Moffatt
This research project was designed to examine adult Sunday School in seven baptistic churches in Massachusetts. In interviewing pastors and surveying attendees, an ethnographic study was conducted to discern common practices and to highligh...
Helping Young Adults Discern Christian Self-actualization through the Wisdom of Those Who Have Gone Before, Jeff M. Chapman
The problem this thesis project addressed was the belief by many Christian young adults that the life wisdom advice of older Christian adults can be invalid. This assumption can make Christian young adults suffer unnecessarily because it ca...
The Use of Nitrous Oxide in the Management of Labor Pain: Safet and Effiacy, Jennifer Ruth Christensen
Background: All women will experience pain while going through childbirth. The pain is caused by pressure and stretching on the uterus and visceral organs, lack of oxygen during uterine contractions, and musculoskeletal and perineal stretch...
Antihypertensive Medication Adherence in the Twin Cities, Jacob J. Clairmont, Taylor J. Cunningham, and Krista M. Nauman
A retrospective study of antihypertensive medication adherence was conducted on patients’ demographics data at Eastside Health Clinic in St. Paul, MN. The study sought to determine whether or not interventional means were needed to improve ...
Patient Normothermia as it Relates to Surgical Site Infections in General Surgical Cases, Helen M. Claudon
Background: Approximately 54.4 million inpatient surgical procedures are performed annually in the United States (CDC, 2016). Unfortunately, 500,000-750,000 surgical site infections (SSI) are reported annually (Roesler et al., 2010). A lega...
Knowledge of Behaviors that Contribute to a Healthy Pregnancy in Women Aged 18-25, Sarah K. Coffey and Rebecca Jennings
Knowledge of behaviors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy may enhance the overall pregnancy experience. However, there are currently no studies that evaluate where discrepancies exist between current recommendations of behaviors contrib...
Spiritual Formation for Seminary Spiritual Leaders, Patricia L. Cowan
Jesus changed the world through spiritual formation and spiritual maturity. Jesus’ focus upon God enabled Him to do God’s will. Jesus separated Himself from culture and people at times to be alone with God in nature, pursuing God at the dee...
The Impact of Imago Dei on Thinking about Portrait Photography, Neil Craigan
The problem this project addressed was the relationship between the imago Dei and the work of photographers in the field of portrait photography. This created a strong vocational emphasis for the project in light of which the researcher exp...
Birth Centers and Underserved Populations, Michelle M. Dabrowski
Background: Disadvantaged women in the United States experience disparities in prenatal and birth related health outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to answer the question, “Can freestanding birth centers (FBC) impro...
An Analysis of Immunization Understanding in Undergraduate Students at Bethel University, Jeff Dahlquist and Steven D. Lindblom
This investigation studied the level of understanding of the nature of immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases in undergraduate students at Bethel University. Immunization literature demonstrates a significant lack of understanding i...
Pursuing Kingdom Growth by Intentionally Engaging our Culture, Florin Docea
The goal of this research project was to strengthen the church’s ability to effectively engage the culture and expand the kingdom of God. This project is important because American Churches have invested time and resources looking for ways ...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Which Graft is Best to Prevent Re-tear?, Katherine Ann Eslinger, Brittany Kapala, and Noelle Kreofsky
The three most widely used graft choices currently employed in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair are: patellar tendon autograft, hamstring tendon autograft, and cadaver tendon allograft. The purpose of this study is to examine the eff...
Flipped Learning Instruction: Differentiating Mathematics Instruction Through the Use of Technology, Nathan A. Flansburg
This study examines the relationship between mathematics achievement and the instructional approach used (flipped versus traditional). A suburban school district located outside of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul implemented fli...
Cardiovascular Strain in Overweight 5k Runners, Sara Geier and Polly Hendel
Previous research is vast and varied regarding how exercise affects the physiology of the cardiac system. Many studies have found adverse effects to the heart in ultra-endurance athletes, but fewer studies have focused on overweight populat...
Empowering Congregations to Move from Simple Hospitality to Celebration of Ethnic Diversity within Their Church, Stephen R. Gibson
This thesis addresses the question of how a large church can best pursue ethnic diversity. Using qualitative research methods the researcher demonstrated that the best practices found among secular organizations in pursing diversity are eff...
Transformation of the Prescott Foursquare Church: Becoming a Church Planting Church, John W. Gooding
This study is a qualitative study of the Prescott Foursquare Church and its transformation from a small, broken denominational church to a disciple making and church planting fellowship of churches. The project sought to discover the key tr...
Diabetes Education for the Hispanic Population, Nohemi I. Haben and Misty M. Schmitz
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects, if any, of utilizing Spanish language on the efficacy of an education program for type 2 diabetes among the Hispanic population in the twin-cities Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. In ...
Rural Principals on the Move: Why They Leave, Cynthia Hansen
The purpose of this study was to investigate the personal, institutional, and environmental factors that influenced a principal’s decision to leave his or her school. Respondents included six elementary principals in rural Minnesota who lef...
Clergy Leadership Development: Exploring Factors in the Leadership Development Process of United Methodist Clergywomen, Mary Bendall Henley
This project was designed to discover factors associated with the leadership development of effective United Methodist clergywomen. The researcher chose a collective case study approach incorporating principles from grounded theory in the d...
Minnesota Healthcare Barriers to the Medically Underserved, Ashley C. Hoffmann and Amanda Walters
Quality medical services and patient oriented satisfaction are important factors in a healthcare setting. Barriers preventing such factors are more prevalent in medically underserved areas (MUAs) ( Brems, Johnson, Warner, & Roberts, 2006 )....
Good Goodbyes and Happy Hellos: The TCK Transition to Postsecondary Education, Sarah R. Hoverson
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to discover the lived experiences of Third Culture Kids transitioning to postsecondary education in the United States, and what role social media had in building or maintaining brid...
A Day in Their Shoes: Lived Experiences of Five Agricultural Education Teachers Working with English Learners, Julie A. Ketterling
This dissertation took a phenomenological approach in order to take a deeper look into the experiences of five agricultural education teachers that taught English Learner (EL) students and factors that affected those experiences. Dunkin and...
The Impact of an Implemented Scribe Program in Emergency Room Settings on Patient and Provider Satisfaction, Overall Patient Volume, and Emergency Room Cost Effectiveness, Kendra L. Kruger and Tara L. Tait
The purpose of the study is to evaluate medical scribe programs in emergency room settings as to their role, impact on patient satisfaction, patient volume, and cost-effectiveness, as well as their perceived value by emergency room medical ...
Dietary Supplements: A Consumer Profile of Knowledge and Use, Sarah J. Kucera and Yen Nguyen
Alternative medicine, in the form of dietary supplements, is appealing to Americans. Supplements have been marketed as being natural promoters of general well-being, healing, and disease prevention. Even with minimal regulation and research...
Improving Parental Engagement Through The Use of Reading Apps, Evelyn M. Lemons
A qualitative case study was conducted in a rural Title I school in the Piedmont of North Carolina using a pre and post-intervention survey and participant interviews, during the summer of 2016. The intervention was a workshop for parents t...
Relationship Between Grade Configuration and Parent Perceptions about Schools, Jason J. Lind
This was a comparative case study that used in-depth interviews of parents to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two grade configurations, and the possible influence of grade configuration on parent participation and parental a...
Conceptualizing and Engaging with Pastoral Authority, Scott R. Maurer
Church conflict harms those in the church, obscures God’s glory, and hurts the church’s witness to a watching world. Some church conflict is related to congregants’ limited ability to conceptualize and engage with pastoral authority. While ...
Exploring Anthropological Monism for Pastoral Care Practice in a Local Church, Michael Robert McLeod
This research project explored the viability and benefits of anthropological monism for pastoral care practice in a local church. Monism, as it relates to human nature, refers to humanity consisting solely of materiality or physicality from...
Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture: With Special Focus on the South African Context, Seth Naicker
We are living in a world of ever-increasing diversity. It is diversity in general, but also diversity specific to the aspect of people. People are engaging one another across culture, language, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ab...
Centering Pregnancy: The Maternal and Neonatal Benefits of Group Prenatal Care, Trisha Lynn Nelson
Background/Purpose: Centering Pregnancy is a type of group prenatal care that allows women to meet and receive their prenatal care together. The groups meet ten times during the pregnancy and focuses on different aspects of prenatal care. T...
Big Five Personality Traits and Other Predictors of Academic Success in Physician Assistant Students, Wade Avery Nilson
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between cognitive and noncognitive variables, and academic performance among Physician Assistant (PA) students. Noncognitive variables (i.e. personality traits) were assessed using t...
Demonic Actions on Christian Leaders and Followers: The Reality of Demons' Existence and Their Wicked Spirit World of Abode and Kingdoms, Matthew Folorunso Olaniyi
The problem this project addressed is in the reality of the existence of demons’ in their wicked spirit world of abode and kingdoms coupled with the challenges that wicked activities of demons pose to the lives and ministries of Christian l...
Non-Pharmacologic Antenatal Interventions to Reduce or Prevent Postpartum Depression, Jenny Rebecca Olson
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the literature in order to identify whether there are non-pharmacologic antenatal interventions that are effective in reducing or preventing postpartum depression. Theor...
The Use of Oral Training in Uganda to Develop Biblically Trained Leaders, Kevin J. Olson
The researcher spent a year in rural Tanzania and found that the volunteer lay leaders had little training. These lay leaders had a love for Jesus and for his people, but the obstacles these men faced in order to get further training were o...
Arts Integration and Student Achievement, Sheryl Denise Ray
Abstract This is a quantitative cross sectional survey design dual method study to test a theory that relates arts integration to achievement for students in grades two through six at three arts magnet schools and five non-arts schools in t...
Imparting Biblical Theology Cross-culturally for Transformation, Malcolm S. Reid
Moore Theological College’s Preliminary Theological Certificate has been a vehicle to impart an approach to Biblical Theology not only domestically but also outside Australia. Course participation overseas has seen significant growth and th...
Delayed Cord Clamping Impact on Transitional Outcomes of the Newborn, Ann E. Rice
Background: Currently in the United States, after a baby is born, the umbilical cord is immediately clamped; this is a routine obstetric procedure despite lack of evidence supporting this practice (Elchenbaum-Pikser, 2009). The practice of ...
Safety for Women Opting for TOLAC Versus an Elective Repeat Cesarean Section, Nicole Marguerite Rothgarn
Background/Purpose: TOLAC is the trial of labor after cesarean. VBAC is the successful birth after cesarean. The aim of this paper is to establish safety for women opting for the trial of labor after a primary cesarean. The purpose is to be...
Engaging Leadership at Marshfield Christian Church, Nicholas Alexander Ruth
This project addresses the dwindling number of people active in leadership roles at Marshfield Christian Church. Research focused on four aspects of church leadership: barriers and incentives to assuming a leadership role, characteristics o...
Teacher Burnout: A Comparison of Schools in North Dakota, Wayne R. Samson
Teacher burnout is a substantial issue in education today, and its negative effects have been seen across the United States. This quantitative study will focus on the state of North Dakota and analyze teacher burnout through the lens of the...
The Use of Supplemental Progesterone in Preventing Preterm Birth in High-Risk Women: A Critical Review of the Literature, Leah Marie Schroeder
Background: Twelve percent of births in the United States occur before 37 weeks of gestation and therefore are considered preterm births (Norwitz, 2015). While the ability to identify women at risk for preterm birth has improved dramaticall...
The Potential Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant, Antipsychotic and/or Mood Stabilizing Medications Use in Pregnancy: A Critical Review of the Literature, Brittany Kaye Schultz
Background: Medication use in pregnancy walks a fine line between safety of the mother and adverse effects in the developing fetus. Medications are prescribed to either help the mother maintain mental stability or they are discontinued out ...
Individual Physician Assistant's Spirituality and Job Satisfaction, Kyle J. Smisek, Kelsa L. Hovelson, and Mali D. Langlie
The factors that contribute to job satisfaction have been studied extensively. Additionally, in the healthcare setting, the influence of spirituality has been a topic of substantial research. However, few studies have researched a physician...
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge of Early Detection, Risk Factors, and Treatment, Anna H. Smith and Katlyn S. Spadino
Alzheimer's disease causes a progressive and irreversible decline in cognitive functioning. There are many people living with this disease, and the prevalence is expected to triple between 2010 and 2050. Many members of society are affected...
Non-Antibiotic Alternatives for Reducing Antepartum Group B Streptococcus Colonization, Rebecca M. Smith
Background: Streptococcus agalactiae (known as Group B strep, or GBS) is a bacterium that resides in the gastrointestinal tract and/or vaginal canal and is typically benign, but during pregnancy and birth it can potentially colonize the neo...
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy During Labor, Karen M. Sonnenburg
Background: There are many holistic options available to help women cope with the discomforts of labor including pain and anxiety. The use of hydrotherapy during labor is supported by The American College of Nurse-Midwives (2014) due to its...
A case study of how teacher preparation programs in Minnesota are preparing elementary teachers to work with English Learners, Sarah Lynn Stay
As the population of English Learners in mainstream classrooms across the United States continue to increase, it is critical that all classroom teachers (not just English language specialists) take responsibility for and are adequately prep...
The Impact of Principal Turnover on PBIS Success: A Quantitative Analysis, Katie A. Svenby
The purpose of this study is to quantitatively analyze the impact of principal turnover in the principal’s office on the successful maintenance indicators of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The study sampled identifie...
Integrating Biblical Teaching and Organizational Wisdom in the work of Pastor-Church Relations, Christian Reformed Church North America, Cecil VanNiejenhuis
This project addressed the lack of integration of biblical teaching in the consultation work of Pastor-Church Relations in the Christian Reformed Church of North America. The goal of this project was to demonstrate and encourage a thorough ...
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Reconciling the Body: Working Toward Ecclesial Unity, Brien J. Aadland
In this project the researcher studied the similarities and differences of the United Church of Christ and the Emerging church. In Christianity, Christians should be unified in goal and mission in the Kingdom of God. The researcher explored...
A Petition For God's Forgiveness in Gambella Ethiopia, Omot Olopk Aganya
This thesis project explored the root causes of the ethnic conflicts in the Gambella region of Ethiopia. It examined the issues of ethnic, social, political, and historical conflict occurring at the regional level, which are vital to compre...
The Discipline of Applying the Gospel for Servant Leadership Development, Matthew P. Anderson
This project examined the relationship between the gospel and servant leadership development. The purpose of the project was to show the need for a process to develop servant leaders at the heart level and propose a model for developing ser...
An Analysis of the Effects of the Carbohydrate Intake and Hydration on Feeling of Exertion Throughout a Marathon, Kristine M. Baumann and Kaitlyn Proulx
The popularity of marathon running has grown exponentially since the 1970s (Noakes, 2003). This major gain in popularity has led to an increased interest in hydration and nutrition for marathon runners (Tucker et al 2009). The effects of di...
The Effect of Education on Folic Acid in Women on Childbearing Age and Low Socioeconomic Status, Macey I. Bentley, Anna R. Goetsch, and Courtney L. Perpich
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of education to women of lower socioeconomic status about the importance of folic acid use before and during pregnancy. Previous research has shown the significance of folic acid in pr...
Concussion Education in High School Athletes, Nathan A. Birno, Larson Davick, and Kyle Oostra
This paper examines concussion education in high school athletes. Specifically, it examines how educationally beneficial a concussion presentation is for high school athletes. The study examined eighteen-year-old participants from two Minne...
Minds-In-Motion Maze Movement Activities in the Regular Education Classroom, Angela Rose Bray
Movement is important for brain development. This qualitative, multi-case study investigated the effects of the Minds-In-Motion Maze targeted movement program on the students at a small, private school in the Midwest. Case studies encompass...
Analysis of Lean/Six Sigma Production Model in a Tertiary Care Asthma and Allergy Clinlic, Erika Lynn Bullert, Laura Johnson, and Ariel M. Schibilla
In response to demands on healthcare, systems have looked to refine current processes to use time, materials, and finances more efficiently. Lean/Six Sigma (L/SS) is a model that has been used to improve procedural efficiency in various set...
Exploring the Principles Behind Effective Collaborative Ministry on Multi-Point Charges in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church, Drew Mitchell Christian
The Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church covers the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the State of Delaware. The area, known as the “Birthplace of Methodism,” has 451 churches. Many churches are older, small membership c...
The Impact of Servant Leadership on School Climate, Michele M. Cooke
The topic of this research was the impact that servant leadership has on school climate. The participants were educators employed in the International Schools Group School District housed in Saudi Arabia. This was a quantitative study emplo...
Building Sustainable Faith Experience for Urban Youth, Stephen James Crawford
Every generation of believers face obstacles in figuring out how to pass on the Christian faith to the next generation. The North American urban church is currently experiencing attrition rates that are startling to the researcher. It is cr...
Oncology Providers’ Opinions on Preventative Recommendations for Patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 Breast Cancer Mutations, Rebecca L. Crissman and Kathleen Dunsmore
BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have been identified as increasing an individual’s risk for developing breast cancer. Genetic testing for these genes has become increasingly more common. However, once genetic testing has established that an ...
Factors that Affect Sustainability of Transitional Homes for Sexually Exploited Women, Ruth E. deGuzman Dalman
The problem this thesis project addressed was the factors that prevent the sustainability of transitional homes for sexually exploited women. The goal was to gain understanding as to why some transitional homes fail and what components are ...
Assessing Deaf Culture Awareness of Physician Assistant Students in the Midwest, Sheryl E. Delude and Morgan, Kay Foizie
Currently, there has been insufficient research to support the need for implementation of deaf awareness training into physician assistant (PA) program curriculums. To address this gap in research, PA students in the Midwest United States w...
"Repairs are Pending": A Mixed Methods Investigation of the Effects of No Child Left Behind on Rhode Island's Public School Libraries, Laurie Anne Dias-Mitchell
Throughout history, free public and school libraries have been symbols of freedom and democracy, of equitable access to cultural, intellectual, and technical resources. Since the passage of No Child Left Behind in 2001, there have been only...
The Transference of Mindset: Middle School Student Perceptions of the Influences of Implicit Theories, Jodilu Anne Dodd
Recent studies have shown the predictive nature of mindset and motivation. Students tend to have one of two mindsets: a growth mindset or a fixed mindset (Dweck, 2000). Those with a growth mindset believe that their knowledge can increase a...
Current Usage of Animal Assisted Therapy in Nursing Homes in Ramsey County, Minnesota, Lauren K. Duerst, Natalie E. Nikonovich, and Ashley M. Young
The main purpose of this study was to determine the use of animal assisted therapy (AAT) for residents living in nursing home facilities in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Furthermore we compiled the thoughts and opinions of each facility directo...
Preaching as a Cultural Formation Tool, Jason P. Esposito
The problem addressed by this project is a lack of awareness some pastors have of the power their preaching has to shape their church culture. In response to this problem the researcher explored the biblical foundations of preaching with a ...
A Study of Parent Satisfaction of the Transition from Junior High to Senior High School for Students with Special Education Needs, Colleen M. Feldman
The purpose of this study was to understand the parental perspective and satisfaction with the transition process as their child, who is a student with special education needs, moves from the junior high to the high school setting. For stud...
The Professional Development Needs of Teachers Necessary to Implement and Sustain iPad Use in Secondary Classrooms, Diana Miller Fenton
With the recent adoptions of 1:1 technology initiatives with iPads in schools, it is urgent to provide professional development opportunities for teachers to maximize student use. This study provides vital information on the professional de...
Attitudes and Utilization of Tissue Plasminogen Activator Involving Telemedicine, Karin K. Filip, Brittany R. Kelly, and Stacy M. Underhill
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is used to treat acute ischemic stroke and is widely accepted as standard practice in the medical community. Literature shows that providers are hesitant to use this therapy due to the associated risks. Su...
Comparison of Oral and Printed Health Literacy Tools in Hypertension Education for Low-Income Patients, Andrew D. Forsgren, Annie Heggestad, and Charles Ruegemer
Hypertension is a prevalent health concern in today’s society, especially among individuals of low-income economic status. An increased risk for heart disease has long been correlated to hypertension, and this risk increases further as the ...
Advocacy For A Biblical And Communication Based Interpersonal Competency Course For Seminary Education, Philip H. Frazier
This project advocates for a change in communication course teaching for Baptist and independent seminaries in the United States and Canada. The researcher used a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative processes to analyze communicati...
Chemically Self-assembled Antibody Nanorings: A Novel Approach to Bispecific Design for Cancer Therapeutics, Kari A. Gabrielse
Targeted antibody therapeutics are currently being developed for treatment of a wide variety of cancers. By extending the scope of targeted antibody therapeutics into a bispecific design, it has been shown that simultaneous targeting of the...
Discovering the Work of Baptist General Conference Mission in Ethiopia: The Essence of Mission that Lasted for Six Decades, Kebede Gonfa
The researcher has explored six decades of mission work and leadership development by the Baptist General Conference (BGC) in Ethiopia. The main purpose of this project is to summarize the work of the mission in Ethiopia and its relationshi...
A Study Comparing Academic Achievement in Reading of Gifted Students in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Grouped Settings, Kimberly L. Grengs
This is a quantitative study using archival data to focus on the achievement of students identified as gifted and talented in four schools in the Midwest in the same district. This study attempted to find if differences in student reading p...
A Co-created Incarnational Missiology For Evangelizing Hip-hoppers, Ferguson Lee Harris
This research project contextualized the gospel of Jesus Christ for unbelieving hip-hoppers. The research showed that hip-hop culture is a distinct culture that is worthy of contextualization by Christian evangelists. The literary review an...
Blended Learning for Gifted and Talented Students, Chris John Hergenrader
Blended learning is a curriculum presentation method that includes both online and face-to-face aspects. Educators who use blended learning tout it for its ability to allow for effective differentiation of instruction while bringing increas...
Midwest Elementary School Principals and the Use of Social Media, Jennifer Christine Hill
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the use of social media among elementary school principals in Minnesota. The survey collected data from elementary school principals across the state of Minnesota gathering demographic ...
Resiliency and Self-care for Pastors in Japan Facing a Disaster, John G. Houlette
For Japanese pastors facing a disaster, exercising resiliency and self-care is an enormous task as clergy deal with varying disaster-related attitudes, impact within the church and overwhelming need and opportunity in the community. In addi...
Health Disparities on American Indian Reservations: Can Mid-level Practitioners Make a Difference?, David Evard Johnston
Introduction: American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) suffer from a number of health issues and at higher rates than other United States populations. Efforts have been made through the Indian Health Service (IHS) to improve the AI/AN state...
A Reading Motivation Intervention for Students with Learning Disabilities, Students with ADHD, and Their Nondisabled Peers, Alanna M. Lienig
Motivation research and its effect on reading has been limited for students with disabilities. In the present study a combined motivational intervention (intrinsic standards, positive label, and extrinsic standards) was used wit 48 second a...
The Systemic Integration Of Kenyan Immigrants Into The American Culture, Yabesh Nyakang'o Maroko
Important social transformation has occurred for many Kenyans migrating from Africa to the Twin Cities, Minnesota in the last two decades of the 1900s. This influx of immigrant singles and families migrated to the West in hope of transformi...
A Theology and Practice for Implementing Pastoral Care Through Community Groups at Calvary Church, Joshua Paul Mateer
As a church of over 4000 attenders, Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan was in need of a system and structure that would provide care for all who were in need. This project developed a system of care based on the biblical principles of...
The Impact of 1:1 iPad Devices on Student Engagement in the High School Classroom, Jennifer L. Middendorf
A technology initiative was adopted in a Minnesota suburban school district integrating 1:1 iPad devices into the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the impact 1:1 ...
A Qualitative Analysis Of Moral Leadership Crises In Kenyan Evangelical Churches As It Relates To Developing Authentic Leaders, Peter N. Mulinge
This project addressed the moral leadership crises among the evangelical churches of Kenya. Evangelicalism is the fastest growing religious movement in Kenya, a country that already has Africa’s largest percentage of evangelicals overall. T...
Toward Permanence: Addressing the Need for Accessible Premarital Care for Deaf Couples, Peter Christopher Myers
Deaf people in America have become increasingly recognized in recent years as a distinct community. While Christianity within the Deaf community has a recorded history dating back some five hundred years, little is known regarding pastoral ...
Conversion: A Reflection On The Influences Involved In The Personal Eternal Change Event Within The Global Community, Edward Charles Nelson
What is conversion? For many, conversion is defined psychologically, sociologically, anthropologically and culturally, philosophically, or religiously and theologically. No matter how conversion may be defined academically, that definition ...
Teacher Perception of Principal Leadership and School Climate in Persistently Lowest-Achieving Schools, Kerri L. Nelson
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the outcome of principal leadership and school climate in persistently lowest-achieving (PLA) middle schools in Iowa as perceived by teachers. Additionally, it attempted to a...
Rediscovering the Urgency of Intentional Discipleship in the Naga Churches in Nagaland, Orenvungo Ngullie
The problem this research addressed was the lack of intentional discipleship which has resulted in spiritual apathy and has hampered the development of leadership in the local churches in Nagaland, rendering Christians ineffective to impact...
Providing Relevant and Effective Leadership for Millennials, Valorie Cannon Nordbye
This thesis surveyed the leadership style preference of Millennials. Other areas focused on their loyalty to bosses, the importance of a company’s values and social practices, and their preferences about working independently or collaborati...
Avoiding Division within a Church: A Proactive Approach for Identifying Sources of Conflict and Creating a Healthy Ministry Environment, Kenneth V. Polley
Serious conflict in a church can damage its vitality and ministry effectiveness. The problem this research addressed was factors in a church ministry which can allow serious conflict to form and expand. In response to this problem, the rese...