Plateaued Church: Creating A Culture Of Growth,
2012
The Wesleyan Church
Plateaued Church: Creating A Culture Of Growth, Phil Stevenson
Great Commission Research Journal
The plateaued and declining churches are a great challenge for denominational leaders. This paper deals with this challenge. It is the premise of this work that denominations, especially at the judicatory level of their organization, need to be culture creators. Leaders must create a culture where plateaued and declining churches can move from ill health to healthy, fit congregations. Such a culture will only be created when judicatory leaders readjust their role from administration to consulting, coaching, strategizing, and vision casting.
Interdependent Church Planting Among The Urban Poor: A Case Study With Living Bread Ministries In Southern Brazil,
2012
Living Bread Ministries
Interdependent Church Planting Among The Urban Poor: A Case Study With Living Bread Ministries In Southern Brazil, G. Patrick Hubbard Ii
Great Commission Research Journal
This case study will highlight the work of Living Bread Ministries. I will detail our seven-year journey of beginning LBM, building interdependent partnerships with indigenous leaders, and planting eight churches in the favelas within the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, Brazil. In addition, I will discuss how these partnerships have led to planting churches and to establishing a Brazilian-led church planting ministry which shares the vision and focus of LBM. Through this organization, Brazilian individuals and churches are joining us to plant churches among the urban poor in Brazil and beyond. Finally, I will share some theological principles that are …
Intergenerational Church Splits,
2012
Glory Church of Jesus Christ
Intergenerational Church Splits, Eunice Hong, Richard L. Starcher
Great Commission Research Journal
Generational and cultural differences between the first- and second-generation Korean American church leaders have caused division, anxiety, and tension. Though nearly all immigrant churches recognize the difficulties of embracing different generations and cultures, the lack of attention has resulted in frustration, bitterness, and ultimately, separation of the church. This article explores key factors contributing to church splits in multigenerational Korean-American churches in the greater Los Angeles area. Research participants included seventeen second-generation Korean-Americans. While they were from different churches and various denominations, all participants were involved in a church split. Data was collected through open-ended, semi-structured interviews. A careful analysis …
Book Review: A Light To The Nations: The Missional Church And The Biblical Story By Michael W. Goheen,
2012
Gardner-Webb University
Book Review: A Light To The Nations: The Missional Church And The Biblical Story By Michael W. Goheen, Tereso C. Casino
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Total Church: A Radical Reshaping Around Gospel And Community By Tim Chester And Steve Timmis,
2012
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Book Review: Total Church: A Radical Reshaping Around Gospel And Community By Tim Chester And Steve Timmis, Rod Earls
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Muslims, Christians, And Jesus: Gaining Understanding And Building Relationships By Carl Medearis,
2012
Columbia International University
Book Review: Muslims, Christians, And Jesus: Gaining Understanding And Building Relationships By Carl Medearis, Warren F. Larson
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging And Traditional By Jim Belcher,
2012
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Book Review: Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging And Traditional By Jim Belcher, William P. Brooks
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Soul Of Hip Hop: Rims, Timbs And A Cultural Theology By Daniel White Hodge,
2012
Asbury Theological Seminary
Book Review: The Soul Of Hip Hop: Rims, Timbs And A Cultural Theology By Daniel White Hodge, Steven Ybarrola
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Thorns Also And Thistles,
2012
Asia-Pacific International University
Thorns Also And Thistles, Warren A. Shipton
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Thrones In The Book Of Revelation Part 1: Throne Of God,
2012
Belgrade Theological Seminary
Thrones In The Book Of Revelation Part 1: Throne Of God, Laszlo Gallusz
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit In The General Epistles And The Book Of Hebrews,
2012
Middle East University
The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit In The General Epistles And The Book Of Hebrews, Larry L. Lichtenwalter
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society
No abstract provided.
Reforming Public Theology: Two Kingdoms, Or Two Cities?,
2012
Calvin College
Reforming Public Theology: Two Kingdoms, Or Two Cities?, James K.A. Smith
University Faculty Publications and Creative Works
No abstract provided.
Week 11 - Matthew 5–7,
2012
Calvin University
Week 11 - Matthew 5–7, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 10 - Matthew 7:21–29,
2012
Calvin University
Week 10 - Matthew 7:21–29, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 06 - Matthew 6:1–18,
2012
Calvin University
Week 06 - Matthew 6:1–18, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 09 - Matthew 7:13–20,
2012
Calvin University
Week 09 - Matthew 7:13–20, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 05 - Matthew 5:38–48,
2012
Calvin University
Week 05 - Matthew 5:38–48, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 08 - Matthew 7:1–12,
2012
Calvin University
Week 08 - Matthew 7:1–12, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 07 - Matthew 6:19–34,
2012
Calvin University
Week 07 - Matthew 6:19–34, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
Week 03 - Matthew 5:13–20,
2012
Calvin University
Week 03 - Matthew 5:13–20, Calvin University
Campus Ministries Resources
No abstract provided.
