Rick Warren and Ellen G. White on Christian character development: An unexpected meeting of minds?

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2022-04-01

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Rieger, Wilfred

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https://doi.org/10.55254/1835-1492.1510

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This article examines and discusses how two influential Christian authors from different eras perceive the importance and development of character in the lives of Christian believers. It is a discourse that is intended to offer 'food for thought' to Christian teachers in the context of current educational interest in character development.

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character , Christian , Ellen White , fruit of the spirit , Rick Warren , values

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Rieger, W. (2022). Rick Warren and Ellen G. White on Christian character development: An unexpected meeting of minds? TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 16(1), 52-59.

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TEACH Journal of Christian Education

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Volume 16 Issue 1
Christian Education Research Centre
Scripture, Spirituality And Society Research Centre
TEACH Journal Articles (Peer Reviewed)

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