The Role of Leaders (Pastors) in Reversing Church Decline and Advancing Church Growth
1. Utilize the following outline to compose your Action Research Project
Proposal: Introduction (5 paragraphs)
a. Planning:
i. Problem Statement, Area of Focus, and Background Research (1-2 pages)
ii. Leadership Theory Clarification (1 page)
iii. Faith Integration – Orthodoxy and Orthopraxis (1 page)
iv. Research Questions (1-2 paragraphs)
b. Acting:
i. Informed Action Plan to Address Problem (2-3 pages)
ii. Description of Action Aligned to Problem and Research Questions
iii. Timeline
iv. Location
v. Participants
c. Developing:
i. Data Collection Plan (1-2 pages)
ii. Data Analysis Plan (1-2 pages)
iii. Plan for IRB Application and Consent Forms (3-5 paragraphs)
d. Reflecting:
i. Plan for Reporting Results and Reflecting on Action (1-2 pages)
ii. Plan for Repeating the Cycle and Spiral of Steps
e. Conclusion and Summary (1-2 paragraphs)
f. References
2. Be sure to meet the following expectations.
a. Begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
b. Address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
c. End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
d. Document all sources in APA style, 7th edition.
e. Include a separate Works Cited page, formatted according to APA style, 7th
edition
f. Use a minimum of 25 scholarly research sources. Three to four books and the remaining scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles (within the past 3-5 years, preferably 3 years).
