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The Asbury Theological Seminary Herald, Asbury Theological Seminary
The Asbury Theological Seminary Herald, Asbury Theological Seminary
ATS Digital Resources
No abstract provided.
Mb 735 Urban Anthropology, Michael A. Rynkiewich
Mb 735 Urban Anthropology, Michael A. Rynkiewich
Syllabi
Required Books 1. United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) Cities in a Globalizing World: Global Report on Human Settlements 2001 London and Sterling, VA: Earthscan. ISBN 1-85383-806-3 2. George Gmelch and Walter P. Zenner [eds] (1996) Urban Life 4th edition. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press. ISBN 0-88133-860-5 3. Roger Greenway [ed.] (1992) Discipling the City: A Comprehensive Approach to Urban Ministry. 2nd edition. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock. ISBN 1-57910-552-1 4. John Perkins [ed.] (1995) Restoring At-Risk Communities: Doing It Together and Doing It Right. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. ISBN 0-8010-5463-X 5. Yamamori, Tetsunao, Bryant L. Myers, and …
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Me 630 Planting New Churches, Ronald K. Crandall
Me 630 Planting New Churches, Ronald K. Crandall
Syllabi
Required Readings: 1. Dan Kimball, The Emerging Church, 2003. 2. Ralph Moore, Starting a New Church, 2002. 3. Randy Woodley, Living in Color: Embracing God’s Passion for Ethnic Diversity, 2001. 4. Linus Morris, The High Impact Church, 2nd ed., 1998. 5. Dan Kimball, Emerging Worship, 2004. 6. Aubrey Malphurs, Planting Growing Churches for 21st Century, 1992. 7. Bill Hybels, Courageous Leadership, 2002. 8. Reggie McNeal, Revolution in Leadership, 1998. 9. Erwin McManus, An Unstoppable Force, 2001. 10. Peter Scazzero, The Emotionally Healthy Church, 2003. 11. Reggie McNeal, The Present Future, 2003. 12. Craig Miller, Next Church.Now: Creating New Faith Communities, …
Mi 610 Introduction Of Christian Mission, Gregory P. Leffel
Mi 610 Introduction Of Christian Mission, Gregory P. Leffel
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REQUIRED READING Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, eds. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader. 3rd. ed. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1999 (Available at course orientation, see below). Moreau, A. Scott, Gary R. Corwin and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004 (Available at ATS Bookstore). Escobar, Samuel. The New Global Mission: The Gospel From Everywhere to Everyone. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003 (Available at ATS Bookstore).
Mi 770 Christian Mission And Global Culture, Howard A. Snyder
Mi 770 Christian Mission And Global Culture, Howard A. Snyder
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TEXTBOOKS Friedman, Thomas L. The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization. Rev. ed. Random House, 2000. 490 pp. Moe-Lobeda, Cynthia D. Healing a Broken World: Globalization and God. Fortress, 2002. 228 pp. Rifkin, Jeremy. The Age of Access: The New Culture of Hypercapitalism Where All of Life is a Paid-For Experience. Tarcher/Putnam, 2000. 312 pp. Sine, Tom. Mustard Seed versus McWorld: Reinventing Life and Faith for the Future. Baker, 1999. 249 pp. Snyder, Howard A. Coherence in Christ: The Larger Meaning of Ecology. General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church, 2000. 24 pp. Snyder, Howard A. EarthCurrents: The …
Mb 770 The Indigenous Church, W. Jay Moon
Mb 770 The Indigenous Church, W. Jay Moon
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Texts Used in the Course We will read the following books in this order: Charles Kraft (1979) Christianity in Culture Lamin Sanneh (1989) Translating the Message Stephen Bevans (2002) Models of Contextual Theology Lesslie Newbigin (1989) The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Dean Gilliland, ed. (1989) The Word Among Us (photocopy) Spring, 2005 Darrell Whiteman, compiler Readings in Indigenous Church Collateral Reading: Robert Schreiter (1985) Constructing Local Theologies
Mi 770 Christian Mission And Global Culture, Howard A. Snyder
Mi 770 Christian Mission And Global Culture, Howard A. Snyder
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TEXTBOOKS Friedman, Thomas L. The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization. Rev. ed. Random House, 2000. 490 pp. Moe-Lobeda, Cynthia D. Healing a Broken World: Globalization and God. Fortress, 2002. 228 pp. Rifkin, Jeremy. The Age of Access: The New Culture of Hypercapitalism Where All of Life is a Paid-For Experience. Tarcher/Putnam, 2000. 312 pp. Sine, Tom. Mustard Seed versus McWorld: Reinventing Life and Faith for the Future. Baker, 1999. 249 pp. Snyder, Howard A. Coherence in Christ: The Larger Meaning of Ecology. General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church, 2000. 24 pp. Snyder, Howard A. EarthCurrents: The …
“God’S Unswerving Purpose”: Session One Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran
“God’S Unswerving Purpose”: Session One Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In 1981, Donald McGavran presented a series of lectures at Manhattan Christian college. Over the next few journals, we will publish this series in a continuing effort to honor McGavran and his legacy of Church Growth Missiology. —Editor
The Transition From Church Growth To Church Health, Philip Walker
The Transition From Church Growth To Church Health, Philip Walker
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
When I have taught Church Growth principles I have found it helpful to look at Acts 2:41-47 and the variety of growth types indicated in these verses. You will find: Growing up in verse 42, individuals growing into a mature relationship with God; Growing together in verse 44, in great generosity and spiritual gifts; Growing out in verse 47a, into the community; Growing more in verse 47b, as the numbers increase. The problem has been that Church Growth thinking has been caricatured as relating only to the last of these, although a careful reading of the Church Growth books shows …
The Mother Church And Church Planting, J. D. Payne
The Mother Church And Church Planting, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In this article, I will address several issues related to a much neglected area of church planting. First, I will discuss three reasons why churches are not involved in church planting. Second, I will address this problem in light of the Scriptures and missiology. Third, I will list and respond to the most common objections to becoming a mother church. Fourth, I will discuss several ways in which established churches can become involved in church planting. Finally, I will address the significance of church leadership in the churches planting churches process.
The Multi-Site Movement, Dave Ferguson
The Multi-Site Movement, Dave Ferguson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
There are now at least 1500 multi-site churches in the United States. No longer does a church have to only have one branch, one location, or one campus. This article presents and analyzes data collected by Leadership Network in a survey they conducted with over 1000 multi-site churches.
From The New Day To The New Century : Free Methodist Strategies For Metropolitan Church Planting In Light Of 1985-2000 Efforts And Results , Dwight Tilden Gregory
From The New Day To The New Century : Free Methodist Strategies For Metropolitan Church Planting In Light Of 1985-2000 Efforts And Results , Dwight Tilden Gregory
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Effectiveness Of Expository, Narrative, And Topical Preaching In A New Church Setting, Benjamin Wesley Kelley
The Effectiveness Of Expository, Narrative, And Topical Preaching In A New Church Setting, Benjamin Wesley Kelley
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Using Ceremonies To Disciple Oral Learners Among The Tribal People In Bangladesh, Roy C. Mcintyre
Using Ceremonies To Disciple Oral Learners Among The Tribal People In Bangladesh, Roy C. Mcintyre
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Home Mission Board Of The Southern Baptist Convention In Panama, 1905-1974: Analysis Of The Strategy To Establish Indigenous Congregations, Gleen Edwin Nicholson
The Home Mission Board Of The Southern Baptist Convention In Panama, 1905-1974: Analysis Of The Strategy To Establish Indigenous Congregations, Gleen Edwin Nicholson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Cl 551 The Mission Of The Free Methodist Church, Donald E. Demaray
Cl 551 The Mission Of The Free Methodist Church, Donald E. Demaray
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: McKenna, David L., A Future with A History. Indianapolis: Light and Life Communications, 1997. Marston, Leslie R., From Age to Age A Living Witness. Winona Lake, IN: Light and Life Communications, 1997 reprint. Roberts, B. T., The Daily Roberts: Readings for Every Day in The Year from the Writings of B. T. Roberts. Donald E. Demaray, editor. Indianapolis: Light and Life Press, 1996. The Book of Discipline 2003. Indianapolis: Light and Life Communications, 2004.
Who We Were Meant To Be : Communicating Core Values To All Saints Presbyterian Church In Singapore, Philip Jin Teck Huan
Who We Were Meant To Be : Communicating Core Values To All Saints Presbyterian Church In Singapore, Philip Jin Teck Huan
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Vision On Congregational Health In The West Ohio Conference Of The United Methodist Church, David Michael Cady
The Impact Of Vision On Congregational Health In The West Ohio Conference Of The United Methodist Church, David Michael Cady
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
An Evaluation Of Pastoral Self-Leadership And Church Health In Church Plants, Steven Allen Jackson
An Evaluation Of Pastoral Self-Leadership And Church Health In Church Plants, Steven Allen Jackson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Constructing Faith Cultures: Catechumenal Evangelism In The Early Church, Early Methodism And Alpha, Tory Baucum
Constructing Faith Cultures: Catechumenal Evangelism In The Early Church, Early Methodism And Alpha, Tory Baucum
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Theology Of The Cross As A Guide For Spiritual Formation, Christopher Stoner Carter
A Theology Of The Cross As A Guide For Spiritual Formation, Christopher Stoner Carter
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Using '40 Days Of Purpose' Spiritual Growth Campaign As A Key Intervention In Small Church Turnaround, Silas D. Ripato
Using '40 Days Of Purpose' Spiritual Growth Campaign As A Key Intervention In Small Church Turnaround, Silas D. Ripato
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Growth Consulting: Focusing On The ‘Main’ Thing Or Boosting The Reproductive Quotient, R. Daniel Reeves
Church Growth Consulting: Focusing On The ‘Main’ Thing Or Boosting The Reproductive Quotient, R. Daniel Reeves
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In this article, I want to challenge the complexity and mechanism of some of the consulting practices we have used and show how important it is to “keep our eye on the ball,” and focus on the “main thing,” – the “reproductive quotient.” What is the reproductive quotient? Very simply it is that evidence or measure that shows a congregation that it is meeting its God given assignment of winning and making disciples of Jesus Christ. As we help a congregation to raise its “reproductive quotient,” we focus attention on four specific areas – reproducing new disciples, new leaders, new …
A Historical Overview Of Church Growth Consulting, Carl George
A Historical Overview Of Church Growth Consulting, Carl George
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
My longtime friend and colleague, Alan McMahan, asked for an article that would sum up my observations of Church Growth consulting over the past twenty-five years. He wanted it to be helpful to practitioners.
The Mentoring Of First-Time Leaders In The Church, Sterling Neville Gosman
The Mentoring Of First-Time Leaders In The Church, Sterling Neville Gosman
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Cho Yonggi’S Charismatic Leadership And Church Growth, David S. Lim
Cho Yonggi’S Charismatic Leadership And Church Growth, David S. Lim
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
As the founding and senior pastor of the largest megachurch in the world so far, it is quite obvious that Rev. Dr. Cho Yonggi (hereafter, Cho) has been an effective leader of church growth (CG) in Korea and the world. How was he able to lead the Yoido Full Gospel Church (YFGC) to achieve such phenomenal growth? I am greatly honored to have been invited to present this paper that will focus on his personal charisma as one of the key factors that brought about such a development in church history.
Complete Issue, Gary L. Mcintosh
Complete Issue, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Mi 605 The Making Of A Missionary In The Post Colonial Era, Kay F. Rader
Mi 605 The Making Of A Missionary In The Post Colonial Era, Kay F. Rader
Syllabi
Read the biographical study of E. Stanley Jones and at least three others found in Mission Legacies, Biographical Studies of Leaders of the Modern Missionary Movement, New York, Orbis, 1993. (On reserve in Library) A one-page summary of the subject’s life and legacy and lessons to be learned is to be submitted by November 10. These readings may not be counted in with the required readings of 300 pages of material selected from the Recommended Reading list or Bibliographical Resource List.
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth, George G. Hunter
Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth, George G. Hunter
Syllabi
A. Read EACH of the following: 1. Donovan, Vincent J. Christianity Rediscovered. Orbis, 1979. This autobiographical case study, one of the most engaging and moving books in all of missiological literature, focuses on the planting of indigenous Catholic Christianity among Masai people in East Africa. It dramatizes the central “apostolic” issue of starting a Christian movement from scratch among an unreached people. 2. Arn, Win and Charles Arn. The Master’s Plan for Making Disciples. Baker Book House, 1998. 3. Donald A. McGavran. Understanding Church Growth, Third Edition. Eerdmans, 1990. The authoritative text in the field of Global Church Growth, written …