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Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

Lust, Susan C. Johnson

Consensus

2 Samuel 11:2-5, Matthew 5:27-30

Rethinking The Gift Of The Evangelist: Reflections On C. Peter Wagner’S Teaching, Larry S. Mcdonald

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

An alternative view to understanding the gift of evangelist in the New Testament.

A Response To John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley's Book Review Of Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, David Wetzler

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr.

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

A Critique of David Cannistraci's Understanding of the Gift of Apostle and the Emerging Apostolic Movement

Calvin Seminary Forum, Lyle D. Bierma, James A. De Jong, John Bolt, Alton J. Danks

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Dispensationalism and the Reformed” - Lyle D. Bierma
3 - “Reflections on the Future” - James A. De Jong
4 - “The Armageddon Imagination” - John Bolt
6 - “The Church and Y2K” - Alton J. Danks
7 - “Facing, Not Fearing, The Future” - Calvin P. Van Reken

The Great Commission And Evangelism In The New Testament, John S. Hammett

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. John Hammett asks, "Where does the zeal for evangelism come from?"

Measuring Numerical Church Growth Rates, Stephen Parks

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article presents a new way of measuring church growth.

Reply By John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley To David Wetzler's Response, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Behind The Stained Glass Windows: Money Dynamics In The Church By John And Sylvia Ronsvalle, Van C. Elliot

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

Clark Memorandum: Fall 1999, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, J. Reuben Clark Law School

The Clark Memorandum

• The Four Deans
• Rex E. Lee
• Carl S. Hawkins
• Bruce C. Hafen
• H. Reese Hansen
• Gettysburg (Matthew Kennington)
• High Crimes and Misdemeanors? (Thomas R. Lee)

Book Review: Anytime, Anywhere By William L. Turner, Win Arn

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

Youth, Leadership, And The Church, Skip Bell

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

What Types Of Churches Will People Stand In Line For In The 21st Century?, Russell Chandler

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Noted journalist and author, Dr. Russell Chandler uses his broad understanding of churches to answer the question, “What Types of Churches Will People Stand in Line for in the 21st Century?” An award winning author, Dr. Chandler carefully discusses issues such as ethnicity and diversity, ages and stages, spirituality and experience, communication and collaboration, and branding and benefits.

The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. George Hunter III brings his insight and scholarship to bear on the subject of “The Ancient Celtic Way of Being and Doing Church for the Post-Modern West.” This fascinating article about the growth of the church among Celtic peoples of 5th Century AD is sure to be discussed at length in the coming years.

Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Yoido Full Gospel Church in Korea has been one of the main models of church growth for a number of years. Dr. Joel Comiskey presents what is likely the most thorough study of the actual attendance figures at this church ever completed. His findings and conclusions will surprise many readers and be an interesting case study for many church growth classes.

Book Review: Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley Harding University

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

From a popular standpoint, Christian Schwarz's book on natural church development is being accepted overwhelming, and also uncritically, by many pastors and church leaders. However, several scholars are raising major concerns about the research methodology employed by Schwarz. Drs John Ellas and Flavil Yeakley carefully point out what they describe as the “pseudo-science” used for the underlying research base described in Schwarz’s book.

What Kind Of Church Does God Want To Grow?: Pastoral Concerns About The 21st Century, Jon Wislon

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Writing from a pastor’s point of view, Rev. Jon Wilson addresses “What Kind of Church Does God Want to Grow?” Building on the passage of Acts 2, Jon summarizes five principles for growing churches in the 21st Century.

Book Review: Choosing A Future For U.S. Missions By Mckaughan, O'Brien, & O'Brien, Tom A. Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

Youth, Leadership, And The Church, Skip Bell

Skip Bell

No abstract provided.

Helping Contemporary People Use Historic Liturgy, Richard Wolfram

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

This project proposes that contemporary people need help understanding and utilizing historic liturgy. It shows how historic liturgy is contemporary by nature, and can be used in a modern and relevant way. Educational tools were developed for use in both the worship and classroom settings. Survey results provide information toward tool development and effectiveness. The result of the project and its implementation in a parish setting waste elimination of the request for a "contemporary" worship from those exposed to the project tools.

Preacher's Magazine Volume 74 Number 04, Neil B. Wiseman (Editor)

Preacher's Magazine

EDITORIAL Thanks, Brother, for Shaping Our Ministry, Neil B. Wiseman

FEATURE What People Remember About Your Ministry, Neil B. Wiseman

COLLECTION OF RANDAL E. DENNY WRITINGS Is Your Passport Ready?; The Most Neglected Ministry in the Church; We Preach Christ Crucified; At Your Service, Lord!; Pastoral Ministry: A Front Seat in Human Experience; Sunday School Is More Important than We Think; Theology of the Church—We Are Family; The Secret of Victorious Living; Just a Parish Priest; Precious Moments of Worship; What I Learned from Receiving Pastoral Care; To Be Used of God; What Is Success in Ministry?; Serendipities of Work …

La Parroquia Urbana, Benjamín Bravo

Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology

This article examines the impact of increasing, mass urbanization in the Americas on the structures, functions and modalities of parish communities as a focal point of local churches. Addressing the contention of some pastoral practitioners and theoreticians that models of parish with their origins in rural settings have outlived their usefulness, this study begins with an analysis of the phenomenon of urbanization itself. Assessing such factors as population, public services, industrialization, cultural diversity, tolerance, territorial and social mobility and participation in democratic processes, the essay turns to consider the urban parish itself as the Church's response to the realities of …

Hispanic Theologians As Actors, Poets And Prophets Of Their Communities, Sixto J. García

Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology

The author proposes that while the Hispanic theologian must be an intimate participant and protagonist in his or her community, s/he is also called to maintain keep a necessary critical distance in relation to their living, active participation. Ultimately, theologians must ply their craft from within the lived religiosity of their communities. This means being a sensitive interpreter of the metaphors and symbols that communicate the community’s experience of the sacred. This role of poet-participant finds its best expression in the prophetic mission and identity of the theologian, who looks at his /her vulnerable, powerless, violence-stricken community through the surplus-giving …

Leadership Development In The Christian Church And Churches Of Christ In Northeast Nebraska, Wayne Dykstra

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This project/thesis focuses on the leadership needs of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in northeast Nebraska in general and of Wakefield Christian Church in particular. The leadership context of Wakefield Christian Church was analyzed utilizing a congregational profile inventory, the presentation of a leadership development course, an evaluation instrument, and conversations and interviews of the church leadership. The success or failure of organizations will depend upon the quality of the leadership. The objective of this project was to provide a leadership course which would produce better leaders who could make a difference in the kingdom of God and …

Preaching For Discipleship In An Emerging Postmodern Culture, Paul D. Clines

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

I'M Thirsty, Susan C. Johnson

Consensus

John 4:1-30,39-42. Sermon delivered at the River of Life worship conf, Vancouver, BC, August 7, 1998.

"An Evaluation Of Praise Music As A Genre For Incorporation Into Lutheran Worship", Randy Schultz

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

Luther was truly a great liturgist. Along with his reform of the Mass, which included his Formula Missae and his Deutsche Messe, he also produced two baptismal rites, an Order of Marriage, an Order for Confession, a German and Latin Litany, and an Ordination Rite. He also contributed commentary on worship in general, wrote several hymns, and produced music. For the purpose of this project we will focus primarily on his reform of the Mass and his selection of hymns.

Stewardship Educational Program Based On The Lukan Pericopes (Pentecost Season - Series C), Glen Borhart

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

This Major Applied Project seeks to enable the members of the congregation to grow in the stewardship of all that the Lord has entrusted to their care. Through regular and ongoing scriptural education the members of the congregation will mature in their faith. As faith grows, Christian stewardship grows. The scope of this Major Applied Project is limited, yet the principles utilized here will serve as a model for any pastor or congregation to better implement a program of year-round stewardship education. By its connection to the weekly Gospel readings, the program addresses the Christian's role as steward in the …

Eating And Drinking

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.