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Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

“A plan in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.” Proverbs 20:5 (NASB). The writer of the above verse reminds us of the importance of having knowledge in regard to moving one’s plans out of the deep recesses of the heart to the surface to where those plans can be carried out. This proverb has much to say about casting a vision for multiplication. Casting, or drawing out that vision from the heart so that others will take ownership of that vision and work to carry it out, requires a discerning …

A Theology Of Methodology, Elmer L. Towns

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article presents an overview of the various schools of thought concerning Church Growth methods and programs.

Multiplying Churches In Every Ethos: Session Three Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

In 1981, Donald McGavran presented a series of lectures at Manhattan Christian College. Over the next few journals, we will publish this series in a continuing effort to honor McGavran and his legacy of Church Growth Missiology. This is the second in the series. —Editor

A Short History Of Winfield C. Arn And The Institute For American Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Flowing out of the first Church Growth class for pastors and denominational leaders in the USA at the School of World Mission of Fuller Theological seminary , three organizations became the primary pipelines for communicating Church Growth theory to pastors and church leaders until the late 1990s—the Institute for American Church Growth, the Fuller Evangelistic Association, and the Fuller Seminary Doctor of Ministry program. Of the three, the Institute for American Church Growth presented the most consistent or pure form of McGavran’s church growth missiology.

Envisioning The Multi-Ethnic Church: A Biblical Mandate From The Book Of Ephesians, J. Mark Deymaz

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Increasingly, the next generation of church planters and reformers throughout America are envisioning local churches where men and women of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds can, indeed, worship God together as one. Yet for dreams to become reality, it is essential that growing interest in the multi-ethnic church be informed by sound theological, ecclesiological and soteriological reflection. The purpose of this article is to provide biblical justification and personal motivation for the growing number of innovators devoted to the establishment of multi-ethnic local churches throughout America and beyond. In addition, a fresh look at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians may …

What Directs Graphic Design?, David Versluis

Pro Rege

David Versluis presented this paper at The Bauhaus and Beyond: The Shape of Design Education Conference, April 8-10, 2005, at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

What's A Dordt?, John B. Hulst

Pro Rege

This article was presented by Dr. Hulst at the Jubilee Convocation of April 5, 2005, at Dordt College.

Historical Studies And Creational Development: Constructing A History Program In Light Of A Reformed Perspective, Paul Otto

Pro Rege

Dr. Otto presented this paper at Covenant College in the spring of 2002.

Fifty Years Later, Nicholas Wolterstorff

Pro Rege

This paper originated in an address presented at the March 8, 2005, Jubilee convocation at Dordt College, celebrating Dordt’s fiftieth anniversary.

Church And State Relations In Present-Day Serbia: Part Iv Serbia Within The European Context, Angela Ilić

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Faith: Source Of Peace Or Cause For Unrest, Ratomir Grozdanoski

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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A Dissident Parish In East Germany - The Unique Story Of Holy Cross In Halle, Paul Oestreicher

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Buchenau's "Orthodoxie Und Katholicismus In Jugoslawien 1945-1991: Ein Serbisch-Kroatischer Vergleich" - Book Review, Paul Mojzes

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Cvitkovic's "Konfesija U Ratu (Religious Confessions In Wartime)" - Book Review, Jim Satterwhite

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Hoekendijk, Bossey, Hungary, Reverend Laszlo Gonda

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Sergeev's "The Project Of The Enlightenment: Essays On Religion, Philosophy And Art" - Book Review, Victor Shlenkin

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Dialogue Is The Only Way To Prevent Disaster, Ismail Bardhi

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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"Whither?" Some Thoughts On The Genre Of Literature In An Electronic Age, James C. Schaap

Pro Rege

This article was originally presented as a lecture for the MacLaurin Institute, a Christian study center at the University of Minnesota, on January 19, 2005.

Physicist's Reformed Critique Of Nonreductive Physicalism And Emergence, Arnold E. Sikkema

Pro Rege

Two figures are included. Dr. Sikkema has obtained permission from the first author of the paper from which Fig. 2 is adapted, as well as from the publisher.

Jennie Lebl, Chronicler Of The Holocaust In The Balkans - Review Article, Paul Mojzes

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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An Orthodox View On Theological Education As Mission, Vladimir Fedorov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Narrative Paradigms Of Emergence - Contextual Orthodox Theological Identity, Parush R. Parushev

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Church And State Relations In Present-Day Serbia: Part Iii The Societal Reality Of Religious Freedom And Tolerance, Angela Ilić

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Wynot's "Keeping The Faith: Russian Orthodox Monasticism In The Soviet Union, 1917-1939" - Book Review, Walter D. Ray

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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The Theological Roots, Vision, And Contribution Of The Church Growth Movement, George Hunter

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

In the 1970’s, Donald McGavran’s Church Growth movement emerged in the service of a powerful theological vision: to fulfill the ancient promise to Abraham—that all of the earth’s peoples would be blessed, and to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission—to reach, and make disciples, among the lost peoples of the earth. Church Growth’s people, however, have never “majored” in Constructive Theology. With most other Christians, we regard Christianity as a revealed (not an imagined) faith; most of us affirm the classical theology of the Church, with deep roots in the Scriptures and normative respect for the several ancient creeds. So Church Growth …

Being Ecumenical And Evangelical, Elmer Towns

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article looks at the nature of the ecumenical movement, specifically attempting to examine the differences between the ecumenical movement as represented in the National Council of Churches, and the evangelical movement as represented by the National Association of Evangelicals. Specifically, we are asking, “Can we be evangelical and ecumenical?” This article will show a difference between the “old ecumenical” movement represented by the National Council of Churches/World Council of Churches and the “new ecumenical” that is seen among evangelicals. It will show why the “old” has failed and is approaching bankruptcy and will demonstrate the growing strength of the …

The State Of The North American Church, Joel Comiskey

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Barna, more than any other person, has diligently uncovered what is happening in the North American church scene through hard, factual research. This article combines Barna’s research, the research of others, and my own personal observations to paint a clearer picture of the North American church.

A Network Of Congregations: Congregation Size In The Church Of The Nazarene, Kenneth E. Crow

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Thinking of Nazarene congregations as an interdependent, mutually supportive network prompts a consideration of the value, contributions, and challenges of congregations in a variety of sizes and settings. This report examines elements of this network of churches, especially the nature and effects of congregation size.

Comparing Seneca's Ethics In Epistulae Morales To Those Of Paul In Romans, Peggy Vining

Restoration Quarterly

Vining, Peggy (2005) "Comparing Seneca's Ethics in Epistulae Morales to Those of Paul in Romans," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 2.

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