Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
Discernment is a journal of practical theology. In language accessible to the church, it presents peer-reviewed work by scholar-practitioners describing Christian ministry in a broad array of contexts, exemplified by: congregational life; a particular ministry within a congregation (children’s ministry or youth ministry, for example); mission contexts, whether single or multi-congregational; ministry in cross-cultural settings; or Christian ministry in an extra-congregational environment (for example: disaster relief, care for the poor, or care for children and families). See the Aims and Scope for more information about the journal's coverage.
Current Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1 (2025)
Articles
An Inclusive Framework for Ministry: Fostering the Spiritual Formation of Children in a Multicultural Church
Jennifer Reinsch Schroeder
Who Are the "Dones" and Why Does It Matter? An Overview of the Research and a Quantitative Study of Disaffiliated College Students
Falon Opsahl Barton and Rachel Collins
Why Are the "Dones" Done? How Can Faith-Based Institutions Provide Spiritual Care for Them? A Qualitative Analysis of Group Interviews Conducted with Disaffiliated College Students
Falon Opsahl Barton and Rachel Collins
