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Full-Text Articles in Christianity
Book Review: Senior Adult Ministry In The 21st Century By David Gallagher, Charles Arn
Book Review: Senior Adult Ministry In The 21st Century By David Gallagher, Charles Arn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Unauthorized Guide To Choosing A Church By Carmen Renee Berry, Danny R. Van Kanel
Book Review: The Unauthorized Guide To Choosing A Church By Carmen Renee Berry, Danny R. Van Kanel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Making Peace: A Guide To Overcoming Church Conflict By Jim Van Yperen, Leroy Goertzen
Book Review: Making Peace: A Guide To Overcoming Church Conflict By Jim Van Yperen, Leroy Goertzen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Michael J. Williams, Bob Rudesill, Lugene Schemper
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Michael J. Williams, Bob Rudesill, Lugene Schemper
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Handling the Bible with Care
3 - “Correctly Handling the Word of Truth” by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6 - Inviting the Prophets Back to Church by Michael J. Williams
8 - Faculty Interview: Becoming People of the Book
11 - An Unforgettable Chapel by Bob Rudesill
12 - Reading the Bible with the Experts by Lugene Schemper
Departments
13 - Preaching and Worship
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
The Emerging Trend Of Comprehensive Church Consultations, Sam S. Rainer Iii
The Emerging Trend Of Comprehensive Church Consultations, Sam S. Rainer Iii
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Church consultation is a broad discipline that covers many facets of church needs. And the field covers churches of any size, from small, rural churches to large, suburban megachurches. Granted, a larger church typically has more resources that allows for a deeper analysis, but consultants also have much to offer the smaller church as well.
Book Review: The Art Of Personal Evangelism By Will Mcraney, Bob Whitesel
Book Review: The Art Of Personal Evangelism By Will Mcraney, Bob Whitesel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Let The Nations Be Glad By John Piper, Ray Ellis
Book Review: Let The Nations Be Glad By John Piper, Ray Ellis
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Making Peace: A Guide To Overcoming Church Conflict By Jim Van Yperen, D. Bruce Seymour
Book Review: Making Peace: A Guide To Overcoming Church Conflict By Jim Van Yperen, D. Bruce Seymour
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Church Growth Consulting: Focusing On The ‘Main’ Thing Or Boosting The Reproductive Quotient, R. Daniel Reeves
Church Growth Consulting: Focusing On The ‘Main’ Thing Or Boosting The Reproductive Quotient, R. Daniel Reeves
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In this article, I want to challenge the complexity and mechanism of some of the consulting practices we have used and show how important it is to “keep our eye on the ball,” and focus on the “main thing,” – the “reproductive quotient.” What is the reproductive quotient? Very simply it is that evidence or measure that shows a congregation that it is meeting its God given assignment of winning and making disciples of Jesus Christ. As we help a congregation to raise its “reproductive quotient,” we focus attention on four specific areas – reproducing new disciples, new leaders, new …
About The American Society For Church Growth, Alan Mcmahan
About The American Society For Church Growth, Alan Mcmahan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Historical Overview Of Church Growth Consulting, Carl George
A Historical Overview Of Church Growth Consulting, Carl George
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
My longtime friend and colleague, Alan McMahan, asked for an article that would sum up my observations of Church Growth consulting over the past twenty-five years. He wanted it to be helpful to practitioners.
Introduction, Alan Mcmahan
Introduction, Alan Mcmahan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Church Growth Consulting: Evolution Of An Intervention, Alan Mcmahan
Church Growth Consulting: Evolution Of An Intervention, Alan Mcmahan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The rise of the church growth movement in the early 1970’s 1 produced new insights and understanding as to how churches experienced growth and decline. In the years since then an entire industry has emerged to further church growth research and to deliver the resulting insights to pastors and churches. These delivery methods have taken many different forms ranging from formal seminary curriculums, to seminars and workshops, to books and audio or videotapes and computer programs, to expert consultations. As might be predicted, the ability of each delivery system to actually empower lasting, fruitful change among churches and leaders varies.
The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 48, University Of Dayton. Marian Library
The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 48, University Of Dayton. Marian Library
Marian Library Newsletter
No abstract provided.
The Descent Of Darwin—A Theological Understanding Of Charles Darwin, David Kummer
The Descent Of Darwin—A Theological Understanding Of Charles Darwin, David Kummer
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
In the process of seeking to understand Charles Darwin and his ideas that have come to dominate much of the modern/postmodern, western worldview, it is essential to elucidate the historical context in which both are developed is essential to elucidate. This approach asserts a reciprocity between Darwin the man (son, explorer, naturalist, husband, father, controversialist)and his ideas that not only derive from his life experiences but also contribute to them. An obvious place to start in this regard is the relationship he has with his mother. Although seemingly Freudian in tone, the purpose for this analysis does not include a …
A Response To Myung-Soo Park, Gary L. Mcintosh
A Response To Myung-Soo Park, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Allow me to respond in two parts. First, I will comment on the direct connection between Dr. Park’s findings and traditional Church Growth principles. Second, I will note some concerns and questions that may be of help in focusing future research on this important issue of spiritual leadership and church growth.
A Response To David S. Lim, Wonsuk Ma
A Response To David S. Lim, Wonsuk Ma
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Cho Yonggi’S Charismatic Leadership And Church Growth, David S. Lim
Cho Yonggi’S Charismatic Leadership And Church Growth, David S. Lim
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
As the founding and senior pastor of the largest megachurch in the world so far, it is quite obvious that Rev. Dr. Cho Yonggi (hereafter, Cho) has been an effective leader of church growth (CG) in Korea and the world. How was he able to lead the Yoido Full Gospel Church (YFGC) to achieve such phenomenal growth? I am greatly honored to have been invited to present this paper that will focus on his personal charisma as one of the key factors that brought about such a development in church history.
Reverend David Yonggi Cho’S Leadership As Manifested In The Spirituality Of The Saints Of A Full Gospel Church, Myung-Soo Park
Reverend David Yonggi Cho’S Leadership As Manifested In The Spirituality Of The Saints Of A Full Gospel Church, Myung-Soo Park
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This research has the purpose of organizing and analyzing the spirituality of Korean Pentecostal movement. Up to now, many research on Korean Pentecostal movement have been published. However, many such researches have limited themselves on the analysis of Reverend David Yonggi Cho’s life and sermons. Of course, no one can deny its importance. Aside from Reverend Cho, it is difficult, if not possible, to explain Korean Pentecostal movement. Nevertheless, there is something that we should treat it lightly in understanding Korean Pentecostal movement. That is the spiritual experience of ordinary Pentecostal believers.
Mission Leadership And Church Growth, Chris Sugden
Mission Leadership And Church Growth, Chris Sugden
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
My question is what we can learn from Dr. Cho’s experience and writings about the role of leadership of Christian communities in Church growth. It is quite legitimate to do this as there are precedents in Christian history to characterize a movement of God by the writings and activities of a leader – there are Lutheran churches and Wesleyan churches. We are meeting to reflect on what characterizes a Choian church.
A Response To Chris Sugden, Peter Beyerhaus
A Response To Chris Sugden, Peter Beyerhaus
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, John D. Witvliet, Ronald J. Nydam, Gary Teja
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, John D. Witvliet, Ronald J. Nydam, Gary Teja
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflections on Ministry in Cultural Context
3 - The Holy Restlessness of Contextual Ministry by John D. Witvliet
6 - Faculty Interview: Preparing Students for Ministry in Cultural Context
9 - Relating “Cross-Culturally” to Generation Y by Ron Nydam
11 - Cross-Cultural Issues in Church Planting by Gary Teja Venture by Lyle Bierma
9 - Grace and Truth by Dean Deppe
10 - Ministry at the Boundaries: An Interview with Chaplain Carl Kammeraad
11 - East, West, North and South Meet at CTS by Richard Sytsma
Departments
13 - Preaching
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News
Transformative Dimensions Within Wesley’S Understanding Of Christian Perfection, Irv Brendlinger
Transformative Dimensions Within Wesley’S Understanding Of Christian Perfection, Irv Brendlinger
Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology
After seeing four of Wesley's foundational assumptions, we shall look briefly at his description of Christian Perfection and then develop transformative dimensions within Christian Perfection.
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.
Complete Issue, Gary L. Mcintosh
Complete Issue, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Lay Equipping Leadership And Church Growth, Eddie Gibbs
Lay Equipping Leadership And Church Growth, Eddie Gibbs
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
One cannot address the topic of Lay Equipping Leadership and Church Growth without reference to the cell group structure that is so integral to the growth of Yoido Full Gospel Church. In order to do justice to the topic I would need to have spent several months interviewing lay leaders, sharing in their training program, and visiting cell groups. As it is I have only visited three cell groups, and that was during my visit to Yoido cin 1985 celebrating the tenth year of the present sanctuary, when we occupied the enlarged building for the first time.
A Response To Eddie Gibbs, Sung-Bae Chang
A Response To Eddie Gibbs, Sung-Bae Chang
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Means Of Grace: Wesley's Mediation Between Naturalism And Mysticism, Kevin Twain Lowery
The Means Of Grace: Wesley's Mediation Between Naturalism And Mysticism, Kevin Twain Lowery
Faculty Scholarship – Theology
John Wesley believed that the grace of God is offered freely to human beings and is not merited. However, Wesley taught that there are means of grace that, when utilized, avail the grace of God to us in greater degrees. Although we do not earn God’s grace, we must engage in particular practices if we expect God to act in our behalf, because God has chosen to work through natural means. This paper outlines the way that this doctrine represents a mediating position between naturalism and mysticism and identifies several implications that can be made from this view of grace.
Scientific Blind Spots: Did Philosophy Of Science And Religious Belief Cause Canada's Debt?, John Hiemstra
Scientific Blind Spots: Did Philosophy Of Science And Religious Belief Cause Canada's Debt?, John Hiemstra
Pro Rege
Acknowledgments: "I am grateful to The King’s University College and to Citizens for Public Justice for helping fund this unorthodox economic research project. Thanks also to Elsabe Kloppers for her careful and always cheerful assistance with the research."
Public Theology In Central Europe, Charles C. West
Public Theology In Central Europe, Charles C. West
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
No abstract provided.