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The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier Jan 2001

The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This is the presidential lecture given at the American Society for Church Growth meetings in November 1999. In his article, Dr. Rainer shares some of his cutting edge research regarding effective evangelistic churches. His insights are extremely helpful for those consulting with churches in the area of evangelism.


Ch 751 Readings In Western Spirituality, Kenneth J. Collins Jan 2001

Ch 751 Readings In Western Spirituality, Kenneth J. Collins

Syllabi

1) Collins, Kenneth J. Exploring Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Reader. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 2000. ISNB 0-8010-2233-9 2) Benedict, St. The Rule of St. Benedict. Translated by Anthony C. Meisel and M.L. Del Mastro. New York: Doubleday, 1975. ISBN 0-385-00948-8 3) Hughes, Serge. Catherine of Genoa: Purgation and Purgatory. New York: Paulist Press, 1979. ISBN 0-8091-2207-3 4) A Kempis, Thomas, The Imitation of Christ. Translated by Joseph N. Tylenda. New York: Vintage Books, 1998. ISBN: 0375700188 5) Luther, Martin The Theologia Germanica of Martin Luther. Translated by Bengt Hoffman New York: Paulist Press, 1980. ISBN: 0-8091-2291-X. 6) Wesley, …


They Will Cast Out Demons: How Christian Exorcism Is Practiced In North America, Michael David Mohr Jan 2001

They Will Cast Out Demons: How Christian Exorcism Is Practiced In North America, Michael David Mohr

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Preaching To Cultivate A Whole-Person Response In Developing A Healthy Church, John Marshall Crowe Jan 2001

Preaching To Cultivate A Whole-Person Response In Developing A Healthy Church, John Marshall Crowe

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Church’S One Foundation, Part Two: What Apostles Have, C. Peter Wagner Jul 2000

The Church’S One Foundation, Part Two: What Apostles Have, C. Peter Wagner

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


John Finnis, Aquinas: Moral, Political, And Legal Theory, Robert Pasnau Jul 2000

John Finnis, Aquinas: Moral, Political, And Legal Theory, Robert Pasnau

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.


The Church’S One Foundation: Part One, C. Peter Wagner Jan 2000

The Church’S One Foundation: Part One, C. Peter Wagner

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Peter Wagner discusses today's prophets and apostles.


Congregational Character: From Stories To Story, Tom Steffen Jan 2000

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.”


A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr. Oct 1999

A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr.

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

A Critique of David Cannistraci's Understanding of the Gift of Apostle and the Emerging Apostolic Movement


The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii Jul 1999

The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. George Hunter III brings his insight and scholarship to bear on the subject of “The Ancient Celtic Way of Being and Doing Church for the Post-Modern West.” This fascinating article about the growth of the church among Celtic peoples of 5th Century AD is sure to be discussed at length in the coming years.


Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey Jul 1999

Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Yoido Full Gospel Church in Korea has been one of the main models of church growth for a number of years. Dr. Joel Comiskey presents what is likely the most thorough study of the actual attendance figures at this church ever completed. His findings and conclusions will surprise many readers and be an interesting case study for many church growth classes.


Innocence And Suicide, George I. Mavrodes Jul 1999

Innocence And Suicide, George I. Mavrodes

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.


Orthodoxy And Heresy, Eleonore Stump Apr 1999

Orthodoxy And Heresy, Eleonore Stump

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.


Resurrection Strategies For Urban Neighborhood Churches In The Wesleyan Holiness Tradition, Howard L. Olver Feb 1999

Resurrection Strategies For Urban Neighborhood Churches In The Wesleyan Holiness Tradition, Howard L. Olver

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews, Dan G. Johnson, Bill T. Arnold, Peter Herbert Dongell, Bill T. Arnold, Paul N. Anderson, N. Clayton Croy Jan 1999

Book Reviews, Dan G. Johnson, Bill T. Arnold, Peter Herbert Dongell, Bill T. Arnold, Paul N. Anderson, N. Clayton Croy

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Ch 740 A Historical-Theological Survey Of The Pentecostal And Charismatic Movements, D. William Faupel Jan 1999

Ch 740 A Historical-Theological Survey Of The Pentecostal And Charismatic Movements, D. William Faupel

Syllabi

The following are required texts for the course: Faupel, D. William. The Everlasting Gospel: The Significance of Eschatology in the Development of Pentecostal Thought. Sheffield, ENG: Sheffield Academic Press, 1996. Hollenweger, Walter J. Pentecostalism: Origins and Developments Worldwide. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1997.


Ch 751 Readings In Western Spirituality, Kenneth J. Collins Jan 1999

Ch 751 Readings In Western Spirituality, Kenneth J. Collins

Syllabi

1) Holt, Bradley P. Thirsty for God: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality. Minneapolis: Augsburg Press, 1993. ISBN 0-8066-2640-2 2) Hanson, Bradley C. Modern Christian Spirituality: Methodological and Historical Essays. Atlanta, Georgia: Scholars Press, 1990. ISBN 1-55540-558-4. 3) Plato, The Dialogues of Plato. The Phaedo (Only this particular dialogue) New York: Bantam Books, 1986. ISBN 0-553-21170-6 4) Benedict, St. The Rule of St. Benedict. Translated by Anthony C. Meisel and M.L. Del Mastro. New York: Doubleday, 1975. ISBN 0-385-00948-8 5) Clairvaux, Bernard. The Steps of Humility and Pride. Kalamazoo, Michigan: Cistercian Publications, 1989. ISBN 0-87907-115-X 6) Hughes, Serge. Catherine of …


What Apostles And Prophets Taught Me About The Church, David Cannistraci Jan 1999

What Apostles And Prophets Taught Me About The Church, David Cannistraci

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

One of the most influential books in the last few years has been Dr. David Cannistraci’s The Gift of Apostle. Dr. Cannistraci’s article “New Apostolic Churches and Evangelical Theology” will answer some of the questions that may have been raised by it.


Corne And Crucifixes: An Analysis Of Animistic Elements In Italian Folk Catholicism, Raymond K. Smith Jan 1999

Corne And Crucifixes: An Analysis Of Animistic Elements In Italian Folk Catholicism, Raymond K. Smith

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Developing Visionary, Transformational Leadership Within The Southern New Jersey Annual Conference, Lewis James Hiserote Jan 1999

Developing Visionary, Transformational Leadership Within The Southern New Jersey Annual Conference, Lewis James Hiserote

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Forgiveness: The Key To Spiritual Warfare, Jerry L. Graham Jan 1998

Forgiveness: The Key To Spiritual Warfare, Jerry L. Graham

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Among the many barriers to church growth is an unforgiving spirit in the congregation. Jerry Graham’s article on “Forgiveness: The Key To Spiritual Warfare” completes this issue of the journal in fine fashion. His article is not a rehash of teaching on forgiveness but rather a revealing look at how forgiveness and spiritual warfare are related.


Introduction To Urban Strategies, Eddie Gibbs Jan 1998

Introduction To Urban Strategies, Eddie Gibbs

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article presents an introduction to church planting and evangelism in urban situations. It was presented at the 1997 annual meeting of the American Society for Church Growth in Orlando, FL.


The Biblical Basis For Relational Networking Among Autonomous Churches, Paul G. Thyren Jan 1998

The Biblical Basis For Relational Networking Among Autonomous Churches, Paul G. Thyren

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Building networks of partnerships for effective ministry in the 21st Century is often discussed within the context of denominations. Dr. Paul Thyren focuses our attention on independent churches and how they can build relational networks in the years to come. This article focuses on the biblical basis for relational networking.


Introduction Winter 1998, Gary L. Mcintosh Jan 1998

Introduction Winter 1998, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


Self-Expressed Reasons Why Unchurched Persons In A Rural Appalachian Community Do Not Participate In Local Churches, Robert Gail Stoddard Jan 1998

Self-Expressed Reasons Why Unchurched Persons In A Rural Appalachian Community Do Not Participate In Local Churches, Robert Gail Stoddard

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Teacher Of Righteousness In The Dead Sea Scrolls, Robert H. Cooney May 1997

The Teacher Of Righteousness In The Dead Sea Scrolls, Robert H. Cooney

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews, David A. Desilva, Randy L. Maddox, John Culp, B. Keith Brewer, John N. Oswalt, David P. Whitelaw D.Th. Jan 1997

Book Reviews, David A. Desilva, Randy L. Maddox, John Culp, B. Keith Brewer, John N. Oswalt, David P. Whitelaw D.Th.

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Thoughts On A Movement, Gary L. Mcintosh Jan 1997

Thoughts On A Movement, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article is the Presidential Address given at the annual conference of the American Society for Church Growth held in Houston, Texas in November 1994. Using Dr. Vaughan’s 1993 presidential address as a springboard, Dr. Gary L. McIntosh conducted a year long survey to determine the attitudes toward the Church Growth Movement among pastors, denominational executives, and members of the ASCG. The complete updated results of that survey are printed here for the first time.


Producing Quality Training Through Partnerships: Assemblies, Academics, And Agencies, Tom Steffen Jan 1997

Producing Quality Training Through Partnerships: Assemblies, Academics, And Agencies, Tom Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. Tom Steffen, a missiologist at Biola University’s School of Intercultural Studies, addresses the issue of how to produce quality training partnerships for effective cross-cultural church planting. Using three case studies, Dr. Steffen develops four needs which exist for effectively training church planting teams.


Linking Prayer And Bold Proclamation: An Exegetical Study Of Acts 4:23-31 And Ephesians 6:18-20 With Implications For Contemporary Church Growth, Chris Schofield Jan 1997

Linking Prayer And Bold Proclamation: An Exegetical Study Of Acts 4:23-31 And Ephesians 6:18-20 With Implications For Contemporary Church Growth, Chris Schofield

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Linking prayer and bold proclamation for contemporary church growth is the topic of this insightful study where Christopher Schofield, an adjunct professor and itinerant evangelist, presents an in-depth look at Acts 4:23-31 and Ephesians 6:18-20 expounding on the need to link prayer and bold proclamation together for effective church growth.