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Church-Based Qualitative Research, David R. Dunaetz
Church-Based Qualitative Research, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
Qualitative research is collecting, analyzing, and interpreting subjective data to answer an important research question. It can be contrasted with quantitative research, which focuses on collecting numerical (relatively objective) data to test specific hypotheses. It is an attractive form of research in church contexts because it does not require training in statistics and can be conducted in almost all ministry settings. It is especially appropriate for topics that are under-researched, poorly understood, or involve concepts that are difficult to measure. Common problems associated with church-based qualitative research include overly broad research questions, weak descriptions of what has been observed, shallow …
My Pilgrimage In The Growth Of The Church, Charles Van Engen
My Pilgrimage In The Growth Of The Church, Charles Van Engen
Great Commission Research Journal
I have lived a life invested in the growth of the church and forming leaders who would mobilize the church toward growth. I have sought to pay forward what others did for me. Born of missionary parents, I was raised in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. From 1973 to 1985, my wife, Jean, and I served the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico in Chiapas, Mexico, in leadership formation, training evangelists, pastors, and teachers of rapidly growing churches. In 1981, I received a Ph.D. in missiology under Johannes Verkuyl at the Free University of Amsterdam. I taught Mission Theology …
How Did We Get Here? Examining 70 Years Of The Church Growth Movement By Todd Wilson, Mike Morris
How Did We Get Here? Examining 70 Years Of The Church Growth Movement By Todd Wilson, Mike Morris
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
About The Great Commission Research Network Fall 2026, David R. Dunaetz
About The Great Commission Research Network Fall 2026, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Outside The Church Walls: An Empirical Exploration Of Organizational Culture And Pastoral Leadership In Two Urban Churches, Althea P. Gordon-Scott, Joshua D. Henson, Bethany D. Peters, Katrina Hutchins
Outside The Church Walls: An Empirical Exploration Of Organizational Culture And Pastoral Leadership In Two Urban Churches, Althea P. Gordon-Scott, Joshua D. Henson, Bethany D. Peters, Katrina Hutchins
Great Commission Research Journal
A mini-ethnographic case study explored the interconnections of organizational culture and pastoral leadership with sustainable outreach in two very different churches that focus on ministry to people with life-controlling issues and economic need: a small, primarily Black church in the Great Lakes region and a large, primarily White and Hispanic church in the western United States. Despite their differences, the churches shared similar espoused values and leadership characteristics that facilitated their outreach initiatives. Themes derived from the data include altruistic foundations, the value of relationships, exemplary pastoral leadership, organizational challenges, agile organizational systems, and the centrality of God.
Complete Issue, David R. Dunaetz
Complete Issue, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
From Mission Field To Global Mission Force: The Transformative Journey Of The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (Eecmy), Dawit Olika Terfassa
From Mission Field To Global Mission Force: The Transformative Journey Of The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (Eecmy), Dawit Olika Terfassa
Witness
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The Neo-Monastic Invitation : A Rule For Church Multiplication In South Georgia, Andrew Robert Anderson
The Neo-Monastic Invitation : A Rule For Church Multiplication In South Georgia, Andrew Robert Anderson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Clergywomen, Cliftonstrengths, And Spiritual Formation : A Leadership Development Study In The Kentucky Annual Conference, Tamara H. Coleman
Clergywomen, Cliftonstrengths, And Spiritual Formation : A Leadership Development Study In The Kentucky Annual Conference, Tamara H. Coleman
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
About The Great Commission Research Network Spring 2026, David R. Dunaetz
About The Great Commission Research Network Spring 2026, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Unwavering Pastor: Leading The Church With Grace In Divisive Times By Jonathan Dodson, Jordan Ickes
Book Review: The Unwavering Pastor: Leading The Church With Grace In Divisive Times By Jonathan Dodson, Jordan Ickes
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
What Church Planters Need : How Community, Training, & Intentional Relationships Fuel Church Growth, Carolina G. Miller
What Church Planters Need : How Community, Training, & Intentional Relationships Fuel Church Growth, Carolina G. Miller
Heritage Material
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What Church Planters Need : How Community, Training, & Intentional Relationships Fuel Church Growth, Carolina G. Miller
What Church Planters Need : How Community, Training, & Intentional Relationships Fuel Church Growth, Carolina G. Miller
Academic Books
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Prayer Presence Patience: How The Church Multiples Around The World, Carolina G. Miller
Prayer Presence Patience: How The Church Multiples Around The World, Carolina G. Miller
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Patterns, Pressures, And Pathways : An Ethnographic Study Of Discipleship In Nepali-Speaking Immigrant Churches In The United States, Ram Kumar Budhathoki
Patterns, Pressures, And Pathways : An Ethnographic Study Of Discipleship In Nepali-Speaking Immigrant Churches In The United States, Ram Kumar Budhathoki
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Brief History Of The American Society For Church Growth And Great Commission Research Network, Gary L. Mcintosh
A Brief History Of The American Society For Church Growth And Great Commission Research Network, Gary L. Mcintosh
Witness
No abstract provided.
The Receptivity Principle For Effective Evangelism: Its Biblical Basis, Mike Morris
The Receptivity Principle For Effective Evangelism: Its Biblical Basis, Mike Morris
Witness
No abstract provided.
Ministry Through Agriculture : An Evaluation Of Community Farming Among Displaced People, Emmanuel Jatau
Ministry Through Agriculture : An Evaluation Of Community Farming Among Displaced People, Emmanuel Jatau
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Receptivity Principle For Effective Evangelism: Its Biblical Basis, Mike Morris
The Receptivity Principle For Effective Evangelism: Its Biblical Basis, Mike Morris
Great Commission Research Journal
Donald McGavran’s receptivity principle remains relevant today as Christian mission agencies and individuals make decisions about prioritizing evangelistic efforts. This article examines the scriptural basis of the principle. The author analyzes various passages that confirm the logical progression of the following statements: The preliminary work of God is necessary for evangelistic effectiveness. God works unevenly around the world as he works in the evangelistic process. Because of God’s uneven work, some individuals and groups are more receptive to the gospel than are other individuals and groups. Christians can and should discern where God is causing increased receptivity, and they should …
A Brief History Of The American Society For Church Growth And Great Commission Research Network, Gary Mcintosh
A Brief History Of The American Society For Church Growth And Great Commission Research Network, Gary Mcintosh
Great Commission Research Journal
This article surveys the 40‑year history of the Great Commission Research Network, originally founded in 1985 as the American Society for Church Growth. It traces the Society’s origins in the vision of C. Peter Wagner, its early development alongside emerging academic and consulting roles in the Church Growth Movement, and its subsequent evolution through changing leadership, themes, and institutional partnerships. The narrative outlines major milestones, including organizational restructuring, name changes, expanding conference formats, and increasing collaboration with seminaries, denominations, and the Society for Church Consulting. Across four decades, the Society has produced significant research, cultivated key leaders, supported academic scholarship, …
About The Great Commission Research Network Fall 2025, David R. Dunaetz
About The Great Commission Research Network Fall 2025, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Worldwide Evangelistic Mission Of God, Walter (Jay) Moon
Worldwide Evangelistic Mission Of God, Walter (Jay) Moon
Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Leadership Coaching And Development, Thomas Tumblin
Seminar Two: Missional Leaders And Leadership In Church Planting, Christian Selvaratnam
Seminar Two: Missional Leaders And Leadership In Church Planting, Christian Selvaratnam
Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Mentored Ministry - Two, Bradley (Brad) Lewis
Seminar Iii: Engaging Culture & Context, Walter (Jay) Moon
Seminar Iii: Engaging Culture & Context, Walter (Jay) Moon
Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Seminar Two: Coaching In Complex Systems, Mark Dunwoody
Mentored Ministry - One, Eliseo Mejia
The Theology And Practice Of Equipping The Laity, Thomas Tumblin
The Theology And Practice Of Equipping The Laity, Thomas Tumblin
Syllabi
No abstract provided.
Worldwide Evangelistic Mission Of God, Walter (Jay) Moon
Worldwide Evangelistic Mission Of God, Walter (Jay) Moon
Syllabi
No abstract provided.