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Contents: Abstract Dedication Acknowledgements Contents List of Tables List of Abbreviations section 1: Background to the Study Chapter 1: Introduction to the Problem Background The Purpose Statement The Problem Statement Research Questions Research Logic Significance of Study limitations and Delimitations Definitions of Key Terms Assumptions.

Section 2: Exegetical Foundations.

Chapter 2: Execgetical Background of John 15: 1-17 Hermeneutical Background Johns Missiological Gospel Purpose of Johns gospel Concentric Circles of Context Purpose of John 15:1-17 A Stud of the Word (abide) Classical Literature Septuagint Koine Papyri and Inscriptions Patristic Literature New Testament Johannine Literature Abide in John 15: 1-17, Study of the Word (fruit) Classical Literature Septuagint Patristic Literature New Testament Johannine Literature Fruit in John 15: 1-17 Review of the Words (raise) and (cleanse).

Chapter 3: Exegesis of John 15:1-17 Responsibility of Harvest Jesus Is the Vine The Father Is the Vinedresser Disciples Are the Branches Bearers of the Harvest Fruitless Branches in Christ Fruitful Branches Conditions for Harvest Cleansing by Christ Abiding in Christ Depending on Christ Promise of the Harvest The One Who Abides Bears Fruit The One Who Does Not Abide Bears Nothing The One Who Does Not Abide Is Burned The One Who Abides Has Prayers Answered Glory of the Harvest God Honored by Bearing Fruit Disciples Verified by Bearing Much Fruit Spirit of Harvest Love Joy Sacrifice Obedience Friendship. Participation of Harvest Jesus Choses the Workers Jesus Appoints Workers to Raise New Workers Jesus Desires New Workers to Abide Jesus Commands Workers to Love One Another Exegetical Summary.

Section 3: Historical Perspective.

Chapter 4: Mission Context of Egypt and Sudan (1880-1920) Missions Context of Egypt Missions Context of Sudan Notable Missionaries to Muslims in Egypt and Sudan (1889-1920) Daniel Comboni Samuel Zwemer Oswald Chambers Temple Gaidner Douglas Thornton Lilian Trasher Lilias Trotter.

Chapter 5: Abiding and Mission Effort To Muslims in Egypt and Sudan (1880-1920) Personal Abiding Always in the Presence of Jesus Intentonal Blocks of Extravagant Daily Time With Jesus A Priority on the word and Prayer A Disciplined Approach Corporate Praxis Strategic Inspiration.

Section 4: Field Research.

Chapter 6: Methodology Overview of Research Methodology Semistructured Interviews Other Qualitative Research Grounded Theory Methodology Q Methodology General Principles Specific Application Remote Surveys Ethics Summary of Research Method.

Chapter 7: Findings From Abiding Praxis of Team Leaders Findings Finding 1 Finding 2 Findings 3 Finding 4 Finding 5 Finding 6 Finding 7 Finding 8 Finding 9 Finding 10 Finding 11 Finding 12 Finding 13 Finding 14 Finding 15 Finding 16 Finding Finding 17 Finding 18 Finding 19 Finding 20 Finding 21 Finding 22 Finding 23 Finding 24 Finding 25 Finding 26 Finding 27 Finding 28 Finding 29.

Chapter 8: Findings From Corporate Abiding Praxis of Teams Q- Sort 1: Corporate Abiding Practice Identification of Factor Description of Factor Demographics of Factors Factor 1: Scripture Solid Factor 2: Scripture Spirited Factor 3: Scripture Sacrimental Findings Finding 1 Finding 2 Findings 3 Finding 4 Finding 5 Finding 6 Finding 7 Finding 8 Finding 9 Finding 10 Summary of Findings From Q Methodology.

Chapter 9: Findings on Impact of Leaders Abiding on Teams Finding 1 Finding 2 Findings 3 Finding 4 Finding 5 Finding 6 Finding 7 Finding 8 Finding 9 Finding 10 Finding 11.

Chapter 10: Integration of Social Science Findings Findings Finding 1 Finding 2 Findings 3 Finding 4 Finding 5 Finding 6 Finding 7 Finding 8 Finding 9 Finding 10 Finding 11 Finding 12 Finding 13 Finding 14 Finding 15 Finding 16 Finding Finding 17 Finding 18 Finding 19 Finding 20 Finding 21 Finding 22 Finding 23 Finding 24 Finding 25 Finding 26 Summary.

Section 5: Synthesis of Findings.

Chapter 11: Theory Development Review of Exegetical Findings Review of Historical Findings Review of Social Science Findings Conclusion From Synthesized Findings Theory Challenges to Abiding Mission Theory Abiding Produces Disciples by Keeping Jesus at the Center Abiding Produces Disciples by Keeping the Abider Connected and Dependent on the Spirit Abiding Produces Disciples by Beginning the Fight in the Heavens Abiding Produces Disciples by Slowing the Missionary Down and Breeding Peace Abiding Produces Disciples by Redeeming Suffering Abiding Produces Disciples by Correcting and Refining Missionary Strategy Corporate Abiding Produces Disciples by Exposing Missionaries to the Wider Body of Christ Mystery Recommendations Items for Further Research Conclusion.

Appendices: Semistructured Interview Guide (Test) Semistructured Interview Guide (Kenya) Semistructured Interview Guide (Sudan & Egypt) Q-Sort Interview Instructions Informed Consent Form

Semistructured Interviews Informed Consent Form

Q Sort Interview Socio-Demographic Participant Form (Kenya) Socio-Demographic Participant Form (Sudan & Egypt) Self-Administered Electronic Survey 14 Critical Aspects of Abiding from John 15:1-17.

Sources Consulted.

Spiritual life > Religious aspects > Christianity.

Islam > Relations > Christianity.

Missions > Theory.

Missions > Psychology.

Hospitality > Religious aspects > Christianity.