RESOLVING THE STRESS OF THE MIDLIFE COUPLE THROUGH FAMILY MINISTRY

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Due to the breakdown of the home in modern society, the rate of divorce is increasing. Most midlife couples have conflicts of various sizes. Resolving conflicts during this time is more necessary than any other time. The researcher planned to solve these conflicts through the family ministry. He established five hypotheses.
He selected seven couples from Gwarim Methodist church, who needed solution to their conflicts. He used a self-modified textbook, with permission from the Institute of Family Ministry in Korea to train them for ten weeks.
The researcher found that all the hypotheses were supported: the inferiority of each couple disappeared and self-images were recovered. They regained their self-esteem. Each couple found their role as a husband and wife and established a successful family life. The relationship between family members became normal. Also, relationships with other family members were also better developed. Additionally, those who received the training created a successful church life and began to help other couples by assisting their pastor. The researcher found that most of the couples could solve their conflicts through this training.
All rights to this project are reserved by the author and nothing herein is to be used for publication without the express agreement of the author or the Dean of the school of Theology and Missions at Oral Roberts University.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS = vi
• CHAPTER
• 1. The Problem = 1
• Introduction = 1
• Statement of the Problem = 2
• Settings = 5
• Significance and Background = 7
• Definitions = 10
• Family Ministry = 10
• Midlife = 11
• Conflict = 12
• Family = 13
• Limitations = 14
• Assumptions = 15
• Hypotheses = 16
• 2. Biblical, Theological, and Historical Bases = 19
• Introduction = 19
• Biblical Basis = 20
• Resolving Marriage Conflicts in Old Testament = 20
• Resolving Marriage Conflicts in New Testament = 27
• Theological Background = 32
• Theological Foundation for = 33
• Understanding Human Beings = 33
• Institution of Family and Marriage = 36
• Marriage Conflict = 44
• Historical Basis = 49
• Korean Family from Chosun danasty to 1948 Independence = 50
• Korean Family around the 1950 Korean War = 60
• Korean Family between 1960s and 1985 = 62
• Korean Family from 1990s to the Present = 66
• 3. Review of Related Literature = 70
• Introduction = 70
• Similar Research = 71
• Variables that Affect the Sense of Midlife Crisis = 71
• Examination of Midlife Crisis = 74
• Understanding of Diverse Conflicts that Manifests among Middle-Aged Couples = 80
• Family Ministry is the Task of Pastoral Attention in Modern Society = 84
• The Effect of Spiritual Training on Inner Healing = 88
• Theoretical Constructs = 91
• Educational Approach = 92
• Counseling Approach = 96
• The methods of Approach in Inner Healing = 105
• The Approach of Family Ministry = 107
• Practical Application = 109
• Korea Family Ministry Research Center’s Small Group Marriage Workshop = 109
• Family Discipleship Training Workshop of the Christian Family Ministry Research Center = 114
• Du Suk Bang’s Happy Marriage Seminar = 117
• Charles M. Shell’s Family Ministry = 120
• Family Ministry of Willow Creek Community Church = 122
• 4. Methodology = 129
• Introduction = 129
• Rationale = 130
• Procedures = 133
• Participant Recruitment = 133
• Form of Education = 135
• Curriculum Content = 137
• Data Collection = 137
• Data Analysis = 140
• 5. Results = 142
• Introduction = 142
• Participants Recruitment = 142
• Participants = 142
• Participants Information = 143
• Training Procedure = 143
• Data Collection = 144
• Pretest = 144
• Posttest = 144
• Testimony Essays = 144
• Other Counseling Data = 145
• Results = 145
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Establishing Self-Image and Overcoming Inferiority Feeling = 145
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Marriage Life and the Role of Husband and Wife = 148
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in the Relationship among Family Members = 150
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Family and Social Life = 151
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Family and Christian Life = 153
• Evaluation of the Training = 155
• Testimony Essays = 157
• 6. Interpretations, Conclusions, Recommendations, and Theological Reflections = 159
• Introduction = 159
• Interpretation = 159
• Changes in Establishing Self-Image and Overcoming Inferiority Feeling = 160
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Marriage Life and the Role of Husband and Wife = 164
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in the Relationship between Couples and Family Members = 167
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Family and Social Life = 170
• Questions about the Effect of Family Ministry in Family and Christian Life = 173
• Conclusion = 176
• Results about the Hypotheses = 177
• Other Results = 184
• Differences between the results from Men and Women = 185
• Recommendations = 187
• Be Careful in Selecting the Participants = 187
• Be Extra Careful about Training Time and Period = 188
• Have the Participants Go through the Checklists Carefully = 188
• Select Required Reading and Have the Participants Read and Share Record Education Logbook or Testimony Essays = 190
• Let the Participants Share Their Problems through Workshops = 191
• Include Inner Healing Program = 192
• Develop Family Ministry Training into a Continuous Program = 192
• Consider Limitations = 193
• Theological Reflections = 193
• God Wants Family Ministry = 194
• Family Ministry is the Foundation of the Ministry = 195
• The Bible is the Important Guidebook in Family Ministry = 196
• Strategies are Necessary in Resolving Marriage Conflict = 196
• Marriage Conflict Affects Church Growth = 197
• APPENDIXS
• A. Information = 199
• B. Letter of Cooperation = 201
• C. Application Form = 203
• D. Questionnaire for the Recruitment = 205
• E. Questionnaire = 207
• F. Letter of Permission of Using the Text in Family Ministry = 214
• G. Teaching Outlines for Happy Couple School = 216
• H. Result of the Questionnaire = 231
• I. Program Evaluation = 236
• J. Result of the Program Evaluation = 239
• K. Testimonies = 243
• L. Journal of the Training = 246
• M. List of Required Readings = 253
• BIBLIOGRAPHY = 255
• VITA = 262