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Paradigm Of Power And Authority In The Kingdom Of God : A Study Of The Utilization Of Power And Authority And Congregational Health /|Cby Jason Matthew Mcintosh., Jason Matthew Mcintosh
Paradigm Of Power And Authority In The Kingdom Of God : A Study Of The Utilization Of Power And Authority And Congregational Health /|Cby Jason Matthew Mcintosh., Jason Matthew Mcintosh
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Life Beyond The Launch: Case Studies In Post-Launch Vitality, Adaptation, And Identity Formation Of New Wesleyan Congregations, Duane E. Brown
Life Beyond The Launch: Case Studies In Post-Launch Vitality, Adaptation, And Identity Formation Of New Wesleyan Congregations, Duane E. Brown
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Comparing The Behavioral And Affective Growth In Prayer Due To Experiential Practices Of Prayer, Michael J. Beale
Comparing The Behavioral And Affective Growth In Prayer Due To Experiential Practices Of Prayer, Michael J. Beale
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of A Ministry Focus On Specific Spiritual Formation Emphases And The Concurrent Patterns Of The Growth Of A Specific Church Plant, James Thomas Martin
The Impact Of A Ministry Focus On Specific Spiritual Formation Emphases And The Concurrent Patterns Of The Growth Of A Specific Church Plant, James Thomas Martin
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Living Church – Convictions Of A Lifelong Pastor, Roger Trautmann
Book Review: The Living Church – Convictions Of A Lifelong Pastor, Roger Trautmann
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Planting New Churches In A Postmodern Age, Daryl Thompson
Book Review: Planting New Churches In A Postmodern Age, Daryl Thompson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Simple Church: Returning To God’S Process For Making Disciples, Bob Beaver
Book Review: Simple Church: Returning To God’S Process For Making Disciples, Bob Beaver
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne
The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
“A plan in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.” Proverbs 20:5 (NASB). The writer of the above verse reminds us of the importance of having knowledge in regard to moving one’s plans out of the deep recesses of the heart to the surface to where those plans can be carried out. This proverb has much to say about casting a vision for multiplication. Casting, or drawing out that vision from the heart so that others will take ownership of that vision and work to carry it out, requires a discerning …
The State Of Church Planting In The United States: Research Overview And Qualitative Study Of Primary Church Planting Entities, Edward Stetzer, Warren Bird
The State Of Church Planting In The United States: Research Overview And Qualitative Study Of Primary Church Planting Entities, Edward Stetzer, Warren Bird
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The launching of new Protestant churches in the United States, widely known as church planting, plays an increasing role in today's ecclesiastical landscape. This article summarizes salient findings from existing literature (multiple church planting studies, 54 doctoral dissertations, 41 journal articles, and over 100 church planting books and manuals), giving particular attention to a 2007 study by Leadership Network, which itself involved fresh research among more than 200 church-planting churches, over 100 leaders from 40 denominations, 45 church planting networks, 84 organic church leaders, 12 nationally known experts, and 81 colleges and seminaries. The Leadership Network findings review the contributions …
Factors Of Survivability Of Church Plants In The Tarrant, Collin, North Texas, And Denton Baptist Associations, Aaron James Meraz Sr.
Factors Of Survivability Of Church Plants In The Tarrant, Collin, North Texas, And Denton Baptist Associations, Aaron James Meraz Sr.
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
When I planted Bridgeway Baptist Church, McKinney, Texas, in October 2005, my association put me in contact with two recently deceased church plants to get some of their materials to use in our church. I talked with the two pastors and asked them why their churches died, hoping I could avoid their destiny. Though both churches made it past their fourth birthday, the pastors said that they needed more time to give to the church, a team member, and more financial support. I began looking into the survivability of church plants and, thanks to my church planting colloquium, was able …
Book Review: Breakout Churches: Discover How To Make The Leap, Gordon Penfold
Book Review: Breakout Churches: Discover How To Make The Leap, Gordon Penfold
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
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Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
For the past fourteen years, it has been my privilege to edit the Journal of the American Society for Church Growth. John Vaughan’s vision of seeing a new journal devoted to Great Commission research became a reality when the first issue was released in 1990. He edited the first four years, and I followed him as editor in 1995. My two major goals were to publish on a regular time schedule, and to move to multiple issues per year. Both of those goals were accomplished in 1997 when we first began publishing three issues per year. Now, after editing thirty-seven …
Prophet, Priest, And King : The Impact Of A Pastoral Theology Course On The Practice Of Pentecostal Pastors In The Philippines, Albert C. Clavo
Prophet, Priest, And King : The Impact Of A Pastoral Theology Course On The Practice Of Pentecostal Pastors In The Philippines, Albert C. Clavo
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Training Program In Preaching For Pastors Of The Morogoro-Pwani District Of The Tanzania Assembly Of God, Kent Adrian Reynolds
A Training Program In Preaching For Pastors Of The Morogoro-Pwani District Of The Tanzania Assembly Of God, Kent Adrian Reynolds
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Transformation Into Mission : A Case Study Of Forest Park United Methodist Church, Derek Edward Russell
Transformation Into Mission : A Case Study Of Forest Park United Methodist Church, Derek Edward Russell
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Remembering Bill Sullivan, Gary L. Mcintosh
Remembering Bill Sullivan, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
One of the founding members of the American Society for Church, Bill M. Sullivan, passed away on June 23, 2007. Bill’s passion for church planting and evangelism made him a beloved leader in the Church Growth Movement.
A Glimpse Into The Missional House Churches Of America, J. D. Payne
A Glimpse Into The Missional House Churches Of America, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Discussions of house churches in western contexts have been increasing over the last decade. Though one can speculate as to the reason for the interest and growth in this particular expression of the Body of Christ, few have attempted to study the present realities. For some time I heard of these simple expressions of the Church in countries throughout the world, but wondered if there were such churches in the United States that were evangelistic and involved in church planting. I wanted to know if there were more to house churches than the stereotypical small group of disgruntled believers huddling …
Me 700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
Me 700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
Syllabi
Course Description In this course, we will study the foundational principles and strategies of the Church Growth Movement as one approach to the issues in mission strategy and evangelization, and as a means to inform congregational outreach and expansion. This we will do in concert with a review of the historical emergence and articulation of the apostolic vision and legacy of Donald McGavran. Along the way, we will examine both Western and Two-Thirds World Case Studies.
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, W. Jay Moon
Is 501 Kingdom, Church, And World, W. Jay Moon
Syllabi
Bartholomew, Craig and Michael Goheen 2004 The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. Baker Academic. Snyder, Howard 2001 Kingdom, Church, and World: Biblical Themes for Today. Wipf & Stock. (Originally published as A Kingdom Manifesto, 1985, InterVarsity Press.) Jenkins, Philip 2002 The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity. Oxford University Press. Frost, Michael and Alan Hirsch 2003 The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st-Century Church. Hendrickson Publishers. Claiborne, Shane 2006 The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical. Zondervan. NOTE: This can also be purchased as an MP3 download if …
Mm 602 Mentored Ministry A Supervised Learning Experience In Cross-Cultural Ministry , Kathryn Spackman
Mm 602 Mentored Ministry A Supervised Learning Experience In Cross-Cultural Ministry , Kathryn Spackman
Syllabi
Course Goal: To expand and stretch each student’s understanding of the nature and ministry of the church, both personally/individually and corporately, and to increase his/her comfort and skill level in ministering to persons significantly different.
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth Me700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth Me700 Principles Of Church Growth, Art Mcphee
Syllabi
Course Description The foundational principles and strategies of the Church Growth Movement seen as one approach to the issues in mission strategy and evangelization and as a means to inform congregational outreach and expansion. Draws from the apostolic vision and legacy of Donald McGavran. Focuses on both Western and Two-Thirds World Case Studies. Prerequisite for MS615 students: IS501.
Book Review: A Second Resurrection: Leading Your Congregation To New Life, Randy M. Keeley
Book Review: A Second Resurrection: Leading Your Congregation To New Life, Randy M. Keeley
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Donald A. Mcgavran’S Church Growth Missiology On The Church Of The Nazarene, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Impact Of Donald A. Mcgavran’S Church Growth Missiology On The Church Of The Nazarene, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
On February 23, 2004 I interviewed Bill Sullivan by phone regarding the development of the Church Growth Movement in the Church of the Nazarene. The interview was recorded, transcribed, and then sent to Dr. Sullivan for his review. After receiving his edits, I wrote the following history of how Donald A. McGavran’s Church Growth missiology impacted the Church of the Nazarene. As the reader will discover, Bill Sullivan was the primary architect of translating Church Growth theory into action within this denomination.
Ms 671 Anthropology For Mission Practice, W. Jay Moon
Ms 671 Anthropology For Mission Practice, W. Jay Moon
Syllabi
b. Anthropology for Christian Witness, by Charles Kraft (493) c. Living in Color: Embracing God’s Plan for Diversity, by R Woodley (217 pp) d. Figu ring Foreigners Out: A Practical Guide, by Craig Storti (167 pp). e. The Anthropology of Globalization: Cultural Anthropology Enters the 21st Century, by Ted Lewellen (267 pp).
Ms 671 Anthropology For Mission Practice, W. Jay Moon
Ms 671 Anthropology For Mission Practice, W. Jay Moon
Syllabi
a. Anthropological Insights for Missionaries, by Paul Hiebert (315 pp) b. Anthropology for Christian Witness, by Charles Kraft (493) c. Living in Color: Embracing God’s Plan for Diversity, by R Woodley (217 pp) d. Figu ring Foreigners Out: A Practical Guide, by Craig Storti (167 pp).
Mm 602 Mentored Ministry A Supervised Learning Experience In Cross-Cultural Ministry , Kathryn Spackman
Mm 602 Mentored Ministry A Supervised Learning Experience In Cross-Cultural Ministry , Kathryn Spackman
Syllabi
Course Goal: To expand and stretch each student’s understanding of the nature and ministry of the church, both personally/individually and corporately, and to increase his/her comfort and skill level in ministering to persons significantly different.
The God-Equipped Magnificent Obsession: A Christ-Centered And Values-Based Strategic Intent, Allen H. Quist
The God-Equipped Magnificent Obsession: A Christ-Centered And Values-Based Strategic Intent, Allen H. Quist
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
It was the first-century believers’ Christ-centered core values that drove their evangelism behavior. Core values still drive the behavior of present day believers. For present day followers of Christ to maximize the work of Christ’s Great Commission, Christians need Christcentered core values held at an obsessive level, plus God’s preparation and provision. Believers making up the first-century church, engaged their world through touch points of their time; the Roman political system providing relatively safe travel and quality roads, the widely-used Greek language, and scattered post-Pentecost new Christian believers. Today’s Christians need to engage our world through the touch points of …
Church Conflict/Church Growth, Thomas Hammond, Steve Wilkes
Church Conflict/Church Growth, Thomas Hammond, Steve Wilkes
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Sadly, conflict is a common occurrence in congregations of every denomination across America. It happens to traditional, blended, and contemporary churches for a variety of reasons, with the capacity to reach extreme levels of intensity. Its impact on a congregation can be devastating. Relationships are damaged, friendships strained, and many decide to stop attending. The church's ministry and evangelism efforts are usually brought to a standstill, leaving a divided fellowship that has taken its eyes off the harvest and has become distracted from fulfilling the Great Commission.
Enhancing The Leadership Competency Of Camacop (Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches Of The Philippines) Pastors Through The Course On Leadership In Urban Ministry In Ebenezer Bible College And Seminary, Joel A. Caperig
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of The 40 Days Of Purpose Spiritual Growth Campaign In Twelve Churches Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference Of The United Methodist Church, James Nathan Elliott
The Impact Of The 40 Days Of Purpose Spiritual Growth Campaign In Twelve Churches Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference Of The United Methodist Church, James Nathan Elliott
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.