Examining Discipleship Strategies In Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches,
2022
Southeastern University - Lakeland
Examining Discipleship Strategies In Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches, Osvaldo A. Alvarado
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
In this quantitative study, discipleship strategies of churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance were surveyed, to determine if discipleship strategies were effective at fulfilling the mission of helping people connect with God and grow spiritually. Data were collected from 30 church attenders from Western Pennsylvania churches, 27 of which fully completed the research survey. The internal reliability level of participant responses was evaluated and considered excellent. Results showed that the study participant perceptions that they grew in their faith in Christ through the discipleship opportunities provided at their church was statistically significant with a very large magnitude of response …
Toward Transformative Christian Education That Facilitates Spiritual Formation At Miracle Temple Church Of God In Christ,
2022
Liberty University
Toward Transformative Christian Education That Facilitates Spiritual Formation At Miracle Temple Church Of God In Christ, Devale A. Hodge
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The discipleship or Christian education ministry at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is not fostering intentional spiritual formation within its congregants. Spiritual formation intentionality is missing within the congregation. The lack of spiritual formation intentionally naturally leads to a discipleship deficit. And this deficit is seen and felt within this project’s context. Yet the call to return to deep and transformative disciple-making, which produces Christlikeness is vital and commonplace. This thesis project attempts to examine and address the struggle of discipleship and spiritual formation intentionality at Miracle Temple COGIC. To address the problem the researcher implements a …
Review Of The Big Idea Companion For Preaching And Teaching Edited By Matthew D. Kim And Scott M. Gibson, Grand Rapids, Mi: Baker Academic, 2021.,
2022
Andrews University
Review Of The Big Idea Companion For Preaching And Teaching Edited By Matthew D. Kim And Scott M. Gibson, Grand Rapids, Mi: Baker Academic, 2021., Rodney A. Palmer
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Preaching That Turns The World Upside Down,
2022
Andrews University
Preaching That Turns The World Upside Down, S. Joseph Kidder, Jeffrey Bradburn
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Word For Everyone,
2022
Andrews University
The Continuity Mindset For Christian Mission,
2022
Asbury Theological Seminary
The Continuity Mindset For Christian Mission, Jack T. Davison
Great Commission Research Journal
Missionaries from the Global North regularly serve as trainers for Christians in the Global South. From personal experience, missionaries are regularly seen as being qualified to do this work simply because of their position. Rather than missionaries assuming they are competent purely on the basis of their titles, I believe they should instead practice the Continuity Mindset for Christian Mission, a mindset that emphasizes the continuity of one’s identity and ministry in one’s home culture with one’s identity and ministry in the host culture. This practice includes elements of vulnerable mission, nonresidential mission, tentmaking, cultural intelligence, and authentic leadership. I …
Book Review: The Life And Impact Of Phil Parshall: Connecting With Muslims Edited By Kenneth Nehrbass And Mark Williams,
2022
Grand Canyon University
Book Review: The Life And Impact Of Phil Parshall: Connecting With Muslims Edited By Kenneth Nehrbass And Mark Williams, Stephen Jester
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Leadership: Essential For A Church To Grow Numerically And Spiritually,
2022
Seminario Bautista Evangélico Argentina
Leadership: Essential For A Church To Grow Numerically And Spiritually, Steven L. Estes
Great Commission Research Journal
This article relates the spiritual gift of leadership (Rom. 12:8) to numerical church growth. Scripture presents spiritually gifted leaders as those who received authority from God and had knowledge of his will for his people. Biblical leaders delegated effectively and encouraged those who were given tasks to accomplish. The overall scope of biblical teaching on leadership indicates that pastors/elders should have the gift of leadership. Allowing those who qualify and have the gift of leadership to emerge is crucial for the health of a church.
Writing Literature Reviews In Church-Based Research,
2022
Azusa Pacific University
Writing Literature Reviews In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
Because of the knowledge explosion taking place, literature reviews in church-based research are needed more than ever. Summaries and syntheses of previous research make this knowledge available to practitioners and help researchers focus on what remains unknown. In contrast to empirical studies, literature reviews rely on previously published studies to make conclusions and advance theory. These studies may include both church-based research and more general research that is not particularly Christian. In contrast to meta-analyses which focus on synthesizing statistical information, literature reviews focus on conceptual synthesis and theory advancement. To write a literature review, authors must first choose a …
An Examination Of Three Models Of Missional Communities For Sharing The Gospel With Muslims In The United States,
2022
Evangelical Free Church of America
An Examination Of Three Models Of Missional Communities For Sharing The Gospel With Muslims In The United States, Mike Urton
Great Commission Research Journal
Missional communities are small groups within a local church that serve those outside the church with the aim of sharing the gospel, perhaps even providing them the possibility of joining the group. Missional communities have been used effectively by local churches in reaching the surrounding community or a specific group of people. This article examines three different models of missional communities, discussing the strengths and challenges associated with each one. Based on these observations, along with observations on the evangelical Christian and Muslim communities in the United States, three recommendations are presented for helping missional communities effectively share the gospel …
Book Review: Evangelism In A Skeptical World: How To Make The Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable By Sam Chan,
2022
Bucharest Baptist Theological Institute
Book Review: Evangelism In A Skeptical World: How To Make The Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable By Sam Chan, Cameron D. Armstrong
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Towards A Pentecostal Theology Of Praxis: A Case Study By John Mark Robeck,
2022
Biola University
Book Review: Towards A Pentecostal Theology Of Praxis: A Case Study By John Mark Robeck, Norlan Josué Hernández
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
About The Great Commission Research Network Spring 2022,
2022
Azusa Pacific University
About The Great Commission Research Network Spring 2022, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults,
2022
Southern Adventist University
Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults, Trisney J. Bocala-Wiedemann
Great Commission Research Journal
This research aims to answer the question of which social media platforms youth prefer and what types of content they prefer. Using data collected from a quantitative survey of Seventh-day Adventist schools, this research seeks to identify the most-used social media platforms and most appealing types of content so Christian churches, media organizations, and digital missionaries can more effectively utilize social media as a tool for evangelism among youth and young adults, defined as people 15 to 24 years of age.
My Journey In Church Growth,
2022
Asbury Theological Seminary
My Journey In Church Growth, Bob Orr
Great Commission Research Journal
At the request of my good friend Gary McIntosh, I am going to recount my more than 40-year journey in the field of Church Growth.
Book Review: You Found Me By Rick Richardson,
2022
Biola University
Book Review: You Found Me By Rick Richardson, David C. Thiessen
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: When Everything Is Mission By Denny Spitters And Matthew Ellison,
2022
Liberty University
Book Review: When Everything Is Mission By Denny Spitters And Matthew Ellison, Kenneth Nehrbass
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence In The Ministry You Lead By Ted Esler,
2022
Asian Access
Book Review: The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence In The Ministry You Lead By Ted Esler, W. Handley Jr.
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
The Sinner’S Prayer: An Inappropriate Ritual For Thai Christian Culture And A Suggested Replacement,
2022
Bangkok Bible Seminary
The Sinner’S Prayer: An Inappropriate Ritual For Thai Christian Culture And A Suggested Replacement, Kelly M. Hilderbrand
Great Commission Research Journal
The practice of encouraging seekers to say the sinner’s prayer has become commonplace in Thailand. However, the practice is relatively recent and has developed out of Western individualistic assumptions. It is not an explicitly biblical practice and has serious practical problems, producing decisions for Christ that often do not result in a long-term commitment to Christianity. The practice also runs counter to many Thai cultural norms and can be harmful to evangelism and discipleship in Thailand. This article suggests a different approach, the prayer challenge.
Contrasting The Faith Responses Of The Royal Official And Thomas In The Gospel Of John And Their Implications For Discipleship,
2022
Oral Roberts University
Contrasting The Faith Responses Of The Royal Official And Thomas In The Gospel Of John And Their Implications For Discipleship, Edward W. Watson
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
John pens his Gospel in such a way that, like his included characters who encounter Jesus, his readers are being confronted with the person of Jesus and the totality of his revelation. Also like the characters, John’s readers must make decisions regarding the divine truth being revealed through the gospel as they read the text and experience Jesus for themselves. This study examines the two characters of the royal official and Thomas in the Gospel of John, examining how each character responds to the testimony of Jesus and how their differing faith-responses provide instruction for modern discipleship.
