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Uses And Cautions Of Marketing As A Church Growth Tool, Darren Cronshaw

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Advocates of church marketing assert that every church markets. Sunday newsletters, church signs, church letterheads and visitation of newcomers are all marketing tools. The question is whether such marketing is intentional and likely to be productive, or haphazard and unfocused

A Strategy For Social Reconciliation In The Ethnic Conflict In Transylvania, Cristian G. Romocea

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Suggested Shifts In Preparation For The Spontaneous Expansion Of The North American Church, J. D. Payne

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

In this major article, Payne notes three paradigm shifts—theological, strategical, methodological—that need to be rethought in increase effectiveness in church planting.

Staying Within The Boundaries: Contextualization Of Adventism For India, Gordon Christo

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Theological Education In The Former Soveit Union Some Recent Developments, Jason E. Ferenczi

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

A Protestant Perspective On Mission In Eastern And Central Europe, Anne-Marie Kool

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Legacy Of St. Innocent Apostle Of America, Enlightener Of Serbia, Metropolitan Of Moscow ( 1797- 1879), Sergei Shirokov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Is The Church For Everyone? Planting Multi-Ethnic Congregations In North America, Chuck Van Engen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

Christianity And Islam: Lessons From Africa, J. Paul Martin

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Spanish Homiletics Course, Wayne R. Chapman

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

HOW THE COURSE WAS WRITTEN

The beginning point for me in writing this course was the interest and knowledge given to me from the times I watched my father write other extension courses. After classroom as well as independent study at W.E.S. in the area of Theological Education by Extension, , I became interested in the direct application of the material learned through the teaching of Extension courses in Peru. Northwest Yearly of Friends Mission in Bolivia and Peru has been involved in TEE since the first days of its conception in the early 60's. There is currently a curriculum …

Columns, 1982, Anderson College Yearbook Staff

Yearbooks

The 1982 yearbook of Anderson College's community.

A Study Of The Factors Which Cause Growth In The Local Church, Wesley R. Nelson

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

It was the purpose of this research to discover some of the basic factors which cause churches to grow and to acquire an ~~derstanding of these factors so that they may be properly applied in a local churcho

Mission: Vol. 3, No. 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 3, No. 2. The articles in this issue include: "Editorial," "'I Will Follow You, But...'" by Dwain Evans, "Is Assurance Really Possible?" by Walter E. Burch, "The Demands of Love" by Wesley C. Reagan, "The Fear of Being the Church" by Andrew J. Hairston, "Meditations on an Outdated Division" by James Robert Ross, "Oracles of a Nonprophet" by Richard W. Poling, "Evolution in Perspective (1)" by A. M. Gotto, "Mission Reviews," "God Is" by Steve Sanderson, and "Mission Review."

1968 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1968 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at David Baptist Church and Patterson Grove Baptist Church, both in Kings Mountain, NC.

1967 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1967 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at the First Baptist Church of Shelby in Shelby, NC. Gardner-Webb College reported the dedication of three new residence halls: Mauney Hall, Nanney Hall, and Myers Hall. The Home Mission reported one hundred military chaplains serving military forces in Vietnam. In the Children's Homes report, it was mentioned that the first ever rehabilitation center for boys would be opened at Wallburg. The North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging reported the opening of their fifth facility in Yanceyville. In the report of the Biblical Recorder, it was stated that the …

Korean Mission Fund Matters, File #4, Otter Creek Church Of Christ

Thomas Wesley Rogers Papers

This file includes correspondence with missionaries, mission reports (e.g. The Korean Reporter), bulletins from the Otter Creek Church of Christ, and financial records concerning Churches of Christ mission work in Korea, and Korea Christian College (1962-1985).

1966 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1966 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist association met at Double Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The American Bible Society celebrated its 150th anniversary. In the Biblical Recorder report, it was mentioned that a new movement called the Death of God Movement had been started. Gardner-Webb College reported the opening of the Dover Campus Center. It was proposed in the General Board report that a radio program sponsored by the association be started. The Superintendent of Missions briefly mentioned points of contention within the country including racial inequality, the idea of "new morality," the Vietnam War, and the …

1965 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1965 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Lawndale Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC and Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Gardner-Webb reported that it graduated its first African American student the previous year. They also reported that Dover Campus Center was being built and that a campus layout for the next 20-25 years was being drawn up. The Historian reported that a history of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association was to be written. In the Sunday School report, it was discussed that Sunday School might need to become more flexible as more people have industrial jobs …

1964 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1964 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Waco Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC. Dr. Zeno Wall and Dr. W. Wyan Washburn were recognized for their service in the Kings Mountain Baptist Association. A tribute was paid to the late Rev. Charles Earl Oxford. In the Visual Aid report, it was disclosed that a new program service called Church Audio Visual Education plan was added to help obtain films and equipment at reduced prices. The Home Mission report announced an increase in Southern Baptist Churches in Chicago. Gardner-Webb College reported that 71% of its students were …

1963 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1963 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Hope baptist Church in Earl, NC. Lawrence Roberts was recognized for his service as Clerk-Treasurer of the Kings Mountain Association as he retired. The Home Mission Board reported continued efforts in Cuba. Gardner-Webb College reported the sad loss of J.R. Dover, Jr. The Baptist Children's Homes added a specialized facility at Chapel Hill for children suffering from mental illnesses. The Woman's Missionary Union celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Columns, 1963, Anderson College Yearbook Staff

Yearbooks

The 1963 yearbook of Anderson College's community.

19th Annual Bible Lectureship -- The Strategy For Spiritual Freedom (1962), Pepperdine College

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 19th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine College in Los Angeles, California, March 17-22, 1962. Full theme title: The Strategy For Spiritual Freedom: How To Meet The Dangers Confronting The Christian Today. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

1962 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1962 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Kings Mountain First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging reported the opening of a new facility called the Hamilton Home. Gardner-Webb College reported having to turn away students because of the lack of dormitory space. The Ministers' Wives Auxiliary celebrated their tenth anniversary. It was proposed that every church have a library. It was stated in the Home Mission report that the committees' workers are helping and ministering to many refugees from Cuba.

18th Annual Bible Lectureship -- Sharing Christ With All The World (1961), Pepperdine College

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 18th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine College in Los Angeles, California, March 18-23, 1961. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

1961 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1961 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist association took place at Zoar Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. A tribute was paid to the late Dr. Philip Lovin Elliott. The missionary sermon was given by J.A. Bracey. A new science building and Mechanical Drawing course was added to Gardner-Webb College. The North Carolina Baptist Hospital reported that the New Progressive Care Unit was opened in March.

1960 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1960 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The missionary sermon was given by John Lawrence. The Women's Missionary Union reported the 75th anniversary of the Sunbeam Band. A program for juvenile rehabilitation called the Christian Sponsorship Program is introduced. It was mentioned in the report of North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging that the construction of a new home called the Hamilton Home would hopefully begin in the summer. The missions council proposed the possible implementation of a Sunday School class for the deaf as well as …

1959 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1959 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Fallston Baptist Church in Fallston, NC and New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. Memorial given for Rev. Frank Lattimore who died in a car accident. Rogers M. Smith gave the missionary message. The Women's Ministry Union reported on the success of their first Girls' Auxiliary Camp. It was proposed in the Historian Report that a museum for church history be created. A new radio station called "Master Control" was being added.

1958 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1958 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Baptist Church and Shelby Second Baptist Church, both located in Shelby, NC. Shelby Second Baptist Church was celebrating its 50th anniversary. The American Bible Society reported on the implementation of the Finger Phono, a phonograph operated by one finger. The Region 8 camp committee reported their first opening in July.

The Relation Of Missionary Education To The Local Church, Katherine A. Melick

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Missions today are throbbing with interest. New fields of missionary endeavor are opening up every day, while a few long established fields are closing, or have already closed. Missionary doors are open today to every church which desires their inclusion. Missions made alive through the avenue of missionary education could be made the bloodstream through which life could flow into the heart of the local church, and make every artery, concomitant to every organization or phase of the church program, gain in strength thereby.

1957 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1957 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Boiling Springs Baptist Church and Gardner-Webb College, both in Boiling Springs, NC. Gardner-Webb college celebrated its Golden Anniversary. The Missionary Sermon was given by Harold House. The Gardner-Webb College report discussed the sad loss of the Huggins-Curtis building. The men of the Brotherhood have become the sponsors of the Royal Ambassadors.