Describe the Role of Leaders (Pastors) in Reversing Church Decline and Advancing Church Growth.

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).

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