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A Fresh Expression Of "And Are We Yet Alive?", George Hendricks, Kelli Taylor
A Fresh Expression Of "And Are We Yet Alive?", George Hendricks, Kelli Taylor
The Asbury Journal
The paper addresses the decline in membership and overall societal influence of The United Methodist Church. In response to these life-threatening developments, new forms of ministry are emerging within the church. Many of these new ministries are grouped under a program called "Fresh Expressions" which began in the Church of England and are effectively being implemented in American Methodism. Storefront churches are discussed, bi-vocational ministers are considered and the concept of the "Third Place" as a form of ministry is introduced. Three focused interviews are utilized to understand the need and necessity for changes in the way The United Methodist …
Blessed Is The Kingdom: The Divine Liturgy As Missional Act, Kristina Whiteman
Blessed Is The Kingdom: The Divine Liturgy As Missional Act, Kristina Whiteman
The Asbury Journal
No abstract provided.
A Case Study Of Growth And Decline: The Churches Of Christ, 2006-2016, Stanley E. Granberg
A Case Study Of Growth And Decline: The Churches Of Christ, 2006-2016, Stanley E. Granberg
Great Commission Research Journal
The group known as the Churches of Christ is one of America’s largest religious bodies with over 1.5 million adherents and congregations in all fifty states. Like many U.S. Christian bodies, the Churches of Christ have entered a time of decline. This article is a case study of the Churches of Christ and describes the group’s growth and decline, with a specific focus on the years 2006 to 2016. The movement’s current state of health is assessed, and the impact of new church planting as the engine for movement growth is described. The article ends by addressing three hard challenges …
Book Review: Reclaiming Glory: Revitalizing Dying Churches By Mark Clifton, Chris Messerer
Book Review: Reclaiming Glory: Revitalizing Dying Churches By Mark Clifton, Chris Messerer
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
The Future Growth Of Global Christianity And Yoido Full Gospel Church: Its Potential Role In The New Context, Wonsuk Ma
Great Commission Research Journal
Christians have long recognized the amazing growth of Yoido Full Gospel Church. It has been a pioneer in the Church Growth Movement and has set an example in its dependence on prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit. The church faces challenges/opportunities in the future as it relates to the church growth in the Global South, the changing culture in South Korea, and the Pentecostal/charismatic movements around the world.
The Global Missionary: The Emerging Roles Of North American Missionaries In The Twenty-First Century, Blayne C. Waltrip
The Global Missionary: The Emerging Roles Of North American Missionaries In The Twenty-First Century, Blayne C. Waltrip
Great Commission Research Journal
This article explores the emerging roles of the North American missionary in light of the changing face of global missions. Missionary sending has become a phenomenon of reciprocity. Because the Global South has become a missionary sending force, missionaries are going from everywhere to everywhere. This shift has created a need for North American missionaries to reevaluate their roles in missions. They are increasingly becoming “Global Missionaries” that serve in more than one context. The author defines and describes a Global Missionary, evaluates the factors for the shift, and advocates a greater global partnership to fulfill the Great Commission.
Introduction, Mike Morris
Do Larger Churches Tolerate Pastoral Narcissism More Than Smaller Churches?, David R. Dunaetz, Hannah L. Jung, Stephen L. Lambert
Do Larger Churches Tolerate Pastoral Narcissism More Than Smaller Churches?, David R. Dunaetz, Hannah L. Jung, Stephen L. Lambert
Great Commission Research Journal
Pastoral narcissism in churches is a problem, from both a theological and practical perspective. In this study, we explore the question of whether church size is related to tolerance for narcissism. In the popular press, pastors of megachurches are often portrayed as narcissistic. The Dominance Complementarity Model of narcissistic leaders (Grijalva & Harms, 2004) predicts that churches which have less dominant followers, as may be the case in larger churches, would be more tolerant of narcissistic pastors than smaller churches. Yet larger churches also have the resources to hire the most qualified staff, which would presumably exclude candidates high in …
The Life Of Donald Mcgavran: Turning To North America, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Life Of Donald Mcgavran: Turning To North America, Gary L. Mcintosh
Great Commission Research Journal
The event that put Church Growth on the worldwide map was the Lausanne Congress on Evangelism held on July 14-28, 1974. Then, as the Church Growth Movement took hold around the world, the focus of some faculty at Fuller’s School of World Mission gradually turned toward North America. This article describes the actions and processes that propelled the movement into world prominence.
Pentecostalism And Charismatic Movements In Nigeria: Factors Of Growth And Inherent Challenges, Matthews A. Ojo
Pentecostalism And Charismatic Movements In Nigeria: Factors Of Growth And Inherent Challenges, Matthews A. Ojo
The WATS Journal: An Online Journal from West Africa Theological Seminary
Since about 1986, i.e. in the past 46 years and within our own generation, we have witnessed certain fundamental changes in the way Christianity is perceived and practiced in Nigeria, and in other parts ofWest Africa. The most substantial change is associated with a kind of spirituality brought into existence by the rise of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. This new religious effervescence is part of what is generally referred to as the Charismatic Renewal, a revivalist movement within the Christian church with global dimension. From its old form as a sectarian religion in Africa in the early twentieth century, by …
The Unity Of Brotherhood In The African Church: Establishing A Biblical Self-Identity In The Shared Leadership Of Elders, Dr. J. R. Miller
The Unity Of Brotherhood In The African Church: Establishing A Biblical Self-Identity In The Shared Leadership Of Elders, Dr. J. R. Miller
The WATS Journal: An Online Journal from West Africa Theological Seminary
The continent of Africa has an enduring Christian legacy; both in what has been penned in the annals of history, and in the future that has yet to be written. Writing as an observer from the West, it is my hope that the Church in Africa can build on recent progress and overcome the errors of history to build a strong church on the foundation of the historic biblical faith she helped foster in the early centuries of Christianity. The African Church can grow stronger through the establishment oflocal congregations founded on shared leadership (more than one man leading the …
Editorial, Mark R. Teasdale
Witness To Following Jesus In Athens, Greece, John Thompson
Witness To Following Jesus In Athens, Greece, John Thompson
Witness
No abstract provided.
A Return To Our Roots : Towards A Way Forward For Mennonite Church Planting, Christopher M.E. Scott
A Return To Our Roots : Towards A Way Forward For Mennonite Church Planting, Christopher M.E. Scott
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Biblical Community : Moving From Multicultural Congregation To An Intimate Spiritual Family, Anand Varghese Abraham
Biblical Community : Moving From Multicultural Congregation To An Intimate Spiritual Family, Anand Varghese Abraham
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Missional Discipleship Initiative : Coaching Leaders To Develop A Discipling Culture Within Hispanic Congregations Of The Mennonite Church Usa, Marvin Lorenzana
Missional Discipleship Initiative : Coaching Leaders To Develop A Discipling Culture Within Hispanic Congregations Of The Mennonite Church Usa, Marvin Lorenzana
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A New Church Model : Inviting And Including People With Or Affected By Mental Health Conditions, Robyn Kay Bradley Bishop
A New Church Model : Inviting And Including People With Or Affected By Mental Health Conditions, Robyn Kay Bradley Bishop
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Alive Inside Out : Challenges And Patterns Of Spiritual Formation Of Christian Professionals In A Creative Access Context, Matthew Gh Koh
Alive Inside Out : Challenges And Patterns Of Spiritual Formation Of Christian Professionals In A Creative Access Context, Matthew Gh Koh
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Anglican Church Planting Essentials For The 21st Century : A Study In Acts 2, Anglicanism, And British Missionary History, Kris Mcdaniel
Anglican Church Planting Essentials For The 21st Century : A Study In Acts 2, Anglicanism, And British Missionary History, Kris Mcdaniel
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Rebooting Your Walk With Jesus : The Rediscovery Of A Young Indian International Migrant As A Christ-Follower, Jacob Mathew
Rebooting Your Walk With Jesus : The Rediscovery Of A Young Indian International Migrant As A Christ-Follower, Jacob Mathew
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Practice Of A Spiritual Formation Program To Strengthen Christian Maturity In Sri Lankan House Church Leaders, Lohan C.A. Bibile
The Practice Of A Spiritual Formation Program To Strengthen Christian Maturity In Sri Lankan House Church Leaders, Lohan C.A. Bibile
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Transitioning To Multi-Site : A Model For Transitioning Wesley United Methodist Church To A Multi-Site Church, Adam Seth Hilderbrandt
Transitioning To Multi-Site : A Model For Transitioning Wesley United Methodist Church To A Multi-Site Church, Adam Seth Hilderbrandt
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Best Practices Of Church Planting : A Case Study Of Ecwa And Other Churches In The West Coast Region Of The Gambia, Lawrence Borbor Jah
Best Practices Of Church Planting : A Case Study Of Ecwa And Other Churches In The West Coast Region Of The Gambia, Lawrence Borbor Jah
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Mobilizing Habesha Immigrant Churches In Greater Boston : Training Servant Leaders For Transformation And Growth, Mulualem Kaba
Mobilizing Habesha Immigrant Churches In Greater Boston : Training Servant Leaders For Transformation And Growth, Mulualem Kaba
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Planting In The Anglican Tradition : Developing A Church Planting Strategy For The Anglican Diocese Of The South, Dan Alger
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
At The Intersection Of Acts And Galatians : New Strategies For Women Church Planters, Carolyn Moore
At The Intersection Of Acts And Galatians : New Strategies For Women Church Planters, Carolyn Moore
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Missiological Research In The Fuller Seminary School Of Missions, C. Peter Wagner
Missiological Research In The Fuller Seminary School Of Missions, C. Peter Wagner
Papers
No abstract provided.
The Role Of The Missionary Today, Donald Mcgavran
From Everywhere To Everywhere, David W. Scott
From Everywhere To Everywhere, David W. Scott
Papers
This paper explores the uses of the phrase “from everywhere to everywhere” as an unofficial motto by The United Methodist Church’s General Board of Global Ministries. It first surveys the usage of the term in the broader Christian context. It then examines ways in which the motto’s usage at Global Ministries recognizes changes but also remains aspirational in two areas: recruitment and deployment of mission personnel and finances and structures of mission agencies. It also notes that while the phrase is sometimes used in the broader context to refer to the United States as a mission field, this usage is …
Missional Missions, Rev. J Nelson Jennings Ph.D
Missional Missions, Rev. J Nelson Jennings Ph.D
Papers
This is a case study about Onnuri Community Church (OCC), one of the megachurches based in Seoul. Composed for presentation at the June 2017 annual meeting of the American Society of Missiology, the study embraces the importance of interaction between mission practice and missiological scholarship. As such, this study examines ongoing OCC efforts to integrate its extensive mission programs with missiological understandings, especially understandings of missional church ministry. OCC has recently entered both its fourth decade of history and its second generation of leadership. During this crucial transitional period, how OCC’s mission practices and missiological understandings continue to interface will …