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Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Brief Biography And Missiology Of Robert E. Logan, J. D. Payne
A Brief Biography And Missiology Of Robert E. Logan, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Robert Logan has been one of the key leaders in the field of church planting for nearly two decades. Yet, little has been written about his life and ministry. Seeing a need to provide biographical information on this well-known church leader, J.D. Payne took the time to study Logan and write this biography.
Healthy Church Growth Happens When Pastors Stay A Long Time, Russ Green
Healthy Church Growth Happens When Pastors Stay A Long Time, Russ Green
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is a study of pastoral tenure and church growth. Pastoral tenure has always been considered a necessity for church growth, a truth that this study among the Evangelical Free Church confirms.
Index 1990-2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Index 1990-2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Church Growth Movement And The Gospel And Our Culture Network: An Ongoing Dialog, Timothy J. Peck
The Church Growth Movement And The Gospel And Our Culture Network: An Ongoing Dialog, Timothy J. Peck
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Major criticism of the Church Growth Movement has come from the Gospel and Our Culture Network. However, many people have had a difficult time understanding the real issues involved. Timothy Peck presents a thorough study of the two viewpoints.
Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model For Effective Leading By John Westerman, Paul J. Meyer
Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model For Effective Leading By John Westerman, Paul J. Meyer
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Church With Ten Windows, Kent R. Hunter
The Church With Ten Windows, Kent R. Hunter
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Kent Hunter has been researching church growth for twenty-seven years, and he shares some of his insights gathered from hundreds of churches in this article.
The Glory Of God And Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Glory Of God And Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
t has A theological theme has been missing in much of church growth literature—the glory of God. Gary McIntosh suggests that the ultimate purpose of the church is to bring God glory, and this goal demands church growth.
Evangelistic Worship: The Front Door Of Church Growth In The New Millennium, Alvin L. Redi
Evangelistic Worship: The Front Door Of Church Growth In The New Millennium, Alvin L. Redi
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The author presents several principles for linking worship and evangelism.
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Apostles For Social Transformation, C. Peter Wagner
Apostles For Social Transformation, C. Peter Wagner
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A new trend in churches is the growing interest in New Apostolic Ministry and Apostles. Peter Wagner offers new insights on the new apostolic goal of social transformation and speaks to the issue of unity among apostolic leaders.
Evangelism In A Postmodern World, Elmer Towns
Evangelism In A Postmodern World, Elmer Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Five words help us understand the new postmodern world the church is facing: Interstate, Internet, Cell, Phone, and Seinfeld.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Value Of A Team, Chuck Olson
The Value Of A Team, Chuck Olson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Team ministry is one of the new trends in church ministry. Of course, team ministry is not all that new. Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt with a team, Jesus trained a team of leaders to start the church, and Paul planted churches through a team. Working with teams, however, does present us with new challenges in today’s complex world. As an experienced executive pastor responsible to lead staff teams in larger churches, Chuck Olson presents some new ideas on how to build team unity and spirit in his article “The Values of a Team.”
Will Church Planting Help A Denomination To Stay In Prime? A Reflection About The Lifecycle Of A Denomination And Church Planting, Edgar Machel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The author uses the lifecycle model developed by Ichak Adizes to analyze the growth of a denomination.
Introduction To Volume 13 Issue 1 Winter 2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction To Volume 13 Issue 1 Winter 2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Cultural Distinctives Of Anglo Churches, Will Raney
Cultural Distinctives Of Anglo Churches, Will Raney
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The author provides insights that will help White Christians better understand their own culture and how it is changing.
The Bridger Generation, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Bridger Generation, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
New research on today's younger generation
Ten Foundational Books Of Church Growth That Influenced The Movement, Elmer Towns
Ten Foundational Books Of Church Growth That Influenced The Movement, Elmer Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A reflection on the books that have most impacted the Church Growth Movement.
2002 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
2002 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.