As the United Nation adopted Entrepreneurship for development on December 8, 2012, Churches and states around the world cannot seem to agree how to get involved in socioeconomic development and entrepreneurship, a subject certainly bears examination. Using a qualitative approach, religious scholar, psychologist and researcher, Dr. Richard Corker-Caulker outlines the theories that have justified various social programs. He analyzes, interprets, and explains how church and state have responded to socioeconomic problems of the course of history citing concrete examples. The role of religious, political, business, educational and family institutions in economic development and entrepreneurship is examined including how religious and political institutions can develop education, constitutions, laws, program and services around human needs link to human development and prosperity for all. As you read, you'll discover • the relationship between the divine and humanity, and how this affects socioeconomic development; • why a relationship with God is important for communities; • ways to increase the chances of individual socioeconomic development; • strategies to promote social entrepreneurship in developing nations. • how to develop needs assessment • how to identify natural resources and social problems for socioeconomic development and entrepreneurship • potential for creating and starting your own job and • how personal belief can limit or increase socioeconomic development and entrepreneurship prospect It is possible for everyone to become financially independent while adhering to biblical and spiritual principles. The solution to human problems lies in cooperation with a higher power and a willingness to use biblical principles alongside new ideas and theories to become agents of change. With this book, you'll examine the human crisis from the context of Adam and Eve, who triggered a transgenerational problem that requires more complex responses from the church. Improve your understanding of the divine, and take an important step to improving conditions for yourself and others with Twenty-First Century Foundation and Principles for Socioeconomic Development and Social Entrepreneurship. This book recommended for every family and institutions.
21st Century Foundation and Principles for Socioeconomic Development and Social Entrepreneurship
By Richard Corker-CaulkerTrafford Publishing
Copyright © 2012 Dr. Richard Corker-Caulker, ACSW, FACM
All right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4669-0119-3Contents
Forward..............................................................................................xiChapter One: The Problem.............................................................................1Chapter Two: Political Theories for Government-run Social Programs...................................4Chapter Three: Michigan State Social Programs and Services...........................................6Chapter Four: Dualism and Theology...................................................................9Chapter Five: Dualism and the Church.................................................................12Chapter Six: Specific Perspective....................................................................15Chapter Seven: Field Study Report....................................................................19Chapter Eight: Insight for Faith-based Socioeconomic Development.....................................36Chapter Nine: Genesian Foundation for Socioeconomic Development......................................41Chapter Ten: Genesian Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.........................................58Chapter Eleven: Theological Foundation for Faith-based Socioeconomic Development.....................68Chapter Twelve: Summary and Conclusion...............................................................74Endnotes.............................................................................................77Bibliography.........................................................................................85Appendix I...........................................................................................95
Chapter One
The Problem
The name of the denomination or church the research was completed has been deleted for confidential reasons. Therefore, the word church, members, leaders, former president, Gavin and Sahlin will be used to represent the denomination. The problem we are trying to address is, Gavin former assistant director of the church development agency, traced the historical church's commitment to the poor back to World War I. The church provided food, clothing, and work opportunities to needy families; however, Gavin discovered that the church that was active in her commitment to the poor during World War 1 has declined in her commitment to the welfare ministry of the Church.
Sahlin, former director of the church development and relief services, described major cuts in workforce and programs in many North American community service centers 1988, with few leaders or directors for community services on a half-time basis.
Community ministry served as an umbrella for the organization and was always under the umbrella of the local churches and conferences in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda operating a wide variety of social services, including health screening and education, family life workshops, meals and shelters for the homeless, assistance with immigration issues, disaster relief, and other activities.
Is the observation and report by Gavin and Sahlin applicable in the Michigan church Conference?
Hypothesis 1
Theological dualism is a contributing factor to decline in faith-based program evident by cut in staff, community services and programs for the poor.
Is theological dualism responsible for the decline in programs and services in the church?
Hypothesis 2
Narrow theological assessment and understanding of Adam and Eve identity and dominion is the cause for limiting the scope of the theology, mission and ministry of the church.
The question is, is the lack of understanding of Adam Eve identity and dominion responsible for limiting the theology, teaching, preaching, mission and ministry only to spiritual problem?
Hypothesis 3
A holistic, comprehensive assessment and understanding of the Genesis human identity, dominion, problems and challenges increase level of motivation, commitment and training in socioeconomic development and entrepreneurship.
The question is will the increase understand of integration of Genesis chapter 1-3 increase commitment to faith-based social services training, program and services?
Justification for the study
In the wake of cuts in community social services observed by Sahlin and Gavin completing a field study of the problem for understanding the situation is a positive sign. The result of the study will also rule out whether the generalization applies or not.
Social problems may create challenges and opportunities for religious organizations to impact their communities.
In 1997, the church General Conference sensed the need for dialogue in the areas of missions and social action. High-ranking officials in the Church, representatives from the church Development and Relief Agency, and professors from the church university in Michigan met to discuss the church and it response to social problems
The need to develop a socioeconomic principle based on biblical foundation for entrepreneurship and faith-based community programs and social services for church is urgently needed because of the socioeconomic challenges confronting mankind and the harsh realities of business practices and social programs and services that misuse vital resources for purpose unintended.
The study will bring together information for and against faith-based socioeconomic development and social entrepreneurship and the foundation and principle for faith-based socioeconomic practice all in one research. This will contribute knowledge to the field.
Limitations of the Research
The report only represents the responses of thirty church leaders that participated in the study. The data do not include all the churches in the conference but a reasonable number necessary for analysis.
Research Methodology
The field study was designed to find out if the decline mentioned by Sahlin and Gavin applies to churches in the Michigan Conference.
A questionnaire was developed and mailed out to church conference secretary in Michigan for distribution. Several variables were included.
A qualitative designed was used in the study. Qualitative methods have different meanings for different people, depending on a person's intellectual background. A qualitative approach is largely an inductive process used by a scientist or researcher to attempt to gain an understanding of the patterned meanings, perceptions, beliefs, values, and behaviors of a particular group of people in relationship to a research problem (Carlson, Robert., Siegal, H., and Falck, R. 1995). Qualitative research studies things, situations, problems or phenomena. It is also used to find out what people do, know, think, and feel about their condition, problem, or issue in a thematic descriptive way, differing from existing information, theory, explanation, or generalization.
The data was collected and analyzed. Then, a coordinated effort was used to support the response. Qualitative steps include the following: find out what you want to learn about, ask questions, decide who you are going to ask and how, gather the data, analyze the data using word processor and write what you have found out about the question.
Chapter Two
Political Theories for Government-run Social Programs
What are the spiritual and political responsibilities of society towards the...
