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Emerging Trends For Effective Ministry In The 21st Century, Bill Easum

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article challenges the reader to consider the “wormhole” effect on church growth.

The Stromata Vol. 42, No. 1, Calvin Theological Seminary

Stromata (1956-2020)

Inside This Issue

4- The Most Reliable by Gary Brouwers

14- On Human Freedom by Ken Vander Hoorst

19- On the Road by Dave Gifford

23- The Meaning of Ordination by Michael Van Boom

38- A Note from the Editor by Joshua Benton

Additional contributions include: Some Singing Stones—Poem To a Cheesecake—Poem (Note from Editor: The Cheesecake has denied a rebuttal)

A Cartoon by Dave Gifford

Lost In America: Helping Your Friends Find Their Way Home, Tom Clegg, Warren Bird

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Tom Clegg and Warren Bird have teamed together to write a thought provoking new book Lost in America. Chapter Two of their new book is excerpted here and presents “Seven Deadly Statistics” that will cause most of us to think twice about what is taking place in evangelism in North America.

Innovative Ways To Plant Churches In The 21st Century, Robert E. Logan

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Church planting has taken on different dimensions and forms in the last decade. “Innovative Ways to Plant Churches in the 21st Century” by Dr. Robert Logan is a quick overview of some creative ways church planting has recently taken place. Fortunately, Dr. Logan goes beyond simple description and summarizes important principles for effective church planting in the coming decade.

The Evangelistic Conversation In An Increasingly Postmodern America, Will Mcraney

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article looks at postmodernism and its impact on church growth. “The Evangelistic Conversion in an Increasingly Postmodern America” will aid you to understand the new ministry context in which we seek to reach people for Christ.

New Wineskins: With What Materials? A Theology Of New Wineskins For The 21st Century, Howard A. Syder

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. Howard Snyder’s article on “New Wineskins: With What Materials?” focuses on developing “A Theology of New Wineskins for the 21st Century.” In his thoughtful article, he demonstrates his skill at historical reflection as he points to helpful and unhelpful places to develop our ecclesiology.

Rethinking The Latin America Mission: Utilizing Organizational History To Inform The Future, Randal David Smith

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Mentoring Model Of How To Train Successor Leaders: A Latin American Perspective, David Munguia Zelada

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Developing A Contextual Theology In Melanesia With Reference To Death, Witchcraft, And The Spirit World, Neville R. Bartle

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of A Wesleyan Model Of Spiritual Formation On The Lay Leadership Activity Of A United Methodist Congregation, Daniel Frederick Slagle

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Gathering A Crowd For A First Service Launch, Edwin Dale Locke

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Americanization Of The Church Growth Movement, David Lowell Cook

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This is a historical review of how church growth theory and theology have spread throughout the United States.

Index 1990-2000 Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

2000 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

Church Growth Viewed “Through A Glass Darkly”, Eddie Gibbs

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

In the Spring of 2000, Dr. Eddie Gibbs was installed in the Donald McGavran Chair of Church Growth at Fuller School of World Mission. His appointment followed the retirement of C. Peter Wagner from the chair in 1999. At his installation, Dr. Gibbs presented a paper, “Church Growth Viewed ‘Through a Glass Darkly,’” which is reprinted as the lead article in this issue of the JASCG.

A Response To Chuck Van Engen’S “Is The Church For Everyone?”, Tom Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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.

Review: Church Planting : Laying Foundations, William E. Brown

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

No abstract provided.

Volume 17 (A), Number 2, Department Of Church Relations

Pacific Church News

Edited by Jerry Rushford

Spring 2000

Memorials 2000, James A. Borland

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Review: Effective Church Growth, William E. Brown

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

No abstract provided.

Distinctively Vineyard: An Identity In The Making, Christine K. Eubanks

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Since the death of the movement's founder John Wimber, many have been wondering about the current state and future of the Vineyard Church movement. This article discusses the identity of the movement.

Congregational Character: From Stories To Story, Tom Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The wide influence of television, media, and computer technology has created a story-telling culture in the United States. Dr. Tom Steffen suggests that denominational leaders and church consultants must begin using a story telling model of analysis to be effective in this new millennium. His insightful ideas are fully discussed in “Congregational Character: From Stories to Story.”

Prayer And Church Growth, Marlin Mull

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article presents evidence that prayer should play a major role in church growth. His study compares the commitment to prayer in growing and non-growing churches in The Wesleyan Church. His results confirm that prayer will be a core aspect of growing churches in the 21st Century.

Church Planting Programs Of Five Similar-Sized Denominations In The United States, Dennis Duane Powell

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Playing With The Word: The Use Of Participatory Drama Technique In The Sermon, Donald R. Murray Jr.

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Crossroads United Methodist Church In Recovery: A Study Of The Incorporation And Effectiveness Of Seven Essential Elements Necessary For Revitalization, Mark Linley Alexander

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Building A Firm Foundation: Collaborative Visioning With A Church Plant Core Group, Bruce Lee Emmert

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Map Through The Minefield: Church Merger As A Strategy For Starting New Faith Communities, Kelly D. Mcclendon

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Turner's Model Of Human Sociality And Missionary-Host Relationships: A Case Study In Intercultural Bonding, Jerry Lee Page

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.