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A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr.
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
A Response To John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley's Book Review Of Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, David Wetzler
A Response To John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley's Book Review Of Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, David Wetzler
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Choosing A Future For U.S. Missions By Mckaughan, O'Brien, & O'Brien, Tom A. Steffen
Book Review: Choosing A Future For U.S. Missions By Mckaughan, O'Brien, & O'Brien, Tom A. Steffen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Spiritual Factors Impacting Church Health And Growth In The 21st Century, Ray W. Ellis
Spiritual Factors Impacting Church Health And Growth In The 21st Century, Ray W. Ellis
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The topic of this President’s address at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Church Growth is “Spiritual Factors that Impact Church Health and Growth.” My purpose is to show that church growth is about growth of the Kingdom of God. Numerical growth and spiritual growth are not incompatible. Church growth is about numerical growth. Church growth is about sharpening skills and utilizing technology to carry out the great commission. Church growth is about redemptive growth. Church Growth is more than numbers, it is the supernatural work of God.
Perspectives On The Church And Church Growth Theory, Charles Van Engen
Perspectives On The Church And Church Growth Theory, Charles Van Engen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Because we will be talking about the church and its nature during this conference, I thought it might be good for us to be reminded of some basic characteristics of the church and the various ways the church has seen itself. At the risk of oversimplification, I would like to briefly survey ten broad perspectives on the Church which one may derive from the Church’s history and relate them to Church Growth theory. The ten perspectives mentioned in this paper are in no way meant to be exhaustive of the multiple ways one may view the Church. I do not …
Multiple Services And Your Church’S Future, Donald E. Ross
Multiple Services And Your Church’S Future, Donald E. Ross
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Multiple worship services are a topic of consideration among most churches today. Some churches offer numerous services throughout the week, while others continue to struggle with the need for more than one. Dr. Donald E. Ross, Senior Pastor of North Seattle Christian Fellowship, shares six reasons for beginning a new worship service and a few insights on how to do it from his own ministry.
Church Planting In The Urban Setting: The Key To Reaching America, Elmer L. Towns
Church Planting In The Urban Setting: The Key To Reaching America, Elmer L. Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr. Elmer Towns discusses the biblical mandate for reaching entire cities for Christ. And, after carefully outlining the challenges of completing this task, he offers thoughts on developing a strategy for urban church planting. This article is from his address at the American Society for Church Growth meetings held in Orlando, FL, in November 1997.
Introduction Spring 1998, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction Spring 1998, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction To Urban Strategies, Eddie Gibbs
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
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.
Networking Theory And Its Application To Autonomous Churches, Paul G. Thyren
Networking Theory And Its Application To 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 discusses the theory of networking and how to apply it in practice.
Index To The Journal Of The American Society Of Church Growth 1990-1997, Gary L. Mcintosh
Index To The Journal Of The American Society Of Church Growth 1990-1997, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Missions In Multi-Cultural America: A Study Of Acts 15:1-35, M. Rodney Webb
Missions In Multi-Cultural America: A Study Of Acts 15:1-35, M. Rodney Webb
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The culture milieu of the American Christian scene during the latter part of the twentieth century is in a constant state of flux. By revisiting the experience of the early church in its multicultural world and how it grows in that world of pluralistic cultures, philosophies, and theological understandings, the American Church is able to prepare, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to win this pluralistic nation for Christ.
The Homogeneous Unit Principle Revisited: Part On, Walther A. Olsen
The Homogeneous Unit Principle Revisited: Part On, Walther A. Olsen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Walther A Olsen presents new perspectives on the most criticized principle of the CGM in his article The Homogeneous Unit Principle Revisited. His experience as a missionary, pastor and professor allow him to address the issue with fresh insight. The reader will see the homogeneous unit principle with new “church growth eyes” after reading this article. This is Part One of the study with Part Two to appear in the Fall 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Society for Church Growth.
Thoughts On A Movement, Gary L. Mcintosh
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.
Book Review: Values-Driven Leadership By Aubrey Malphurs, James R. Braddy
Book Review: Values-Driven Leadership By Aubrey Malphurs, James R. Braddy
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Producing Quality Training Through Partnerships: Assemblies, Academics, And Agencies, Tom Steffen
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.
Introduction Winter 1997, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction Winter 1997, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Primary Purpose: Making It Hard For People To Go To Hell From Your City By Ted Haggard, Jerry L. Graham
Book Review: Primary Purpose: Making It Hard For People To Go To Hell From Your City By Ted Haggard, Jerry L. Graham
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Philosophy Of Worship And Church Growth, Byron Spadlin
A Philosophy Of Worship And Church Growth, Byron Spadlin
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
It seems very clear—from the Scriptural record, as well as the realities each of us face in daily ministry—that there exists the need to develop a conscious philosophy of how worship relates to the whole arena of church growth. To that end then, let me make some suggestions, not so much in offering something brand new, but by giving some broad stroke observations and principles.
Back To The Future: A Proactive Approach To Confirming Our Roots And Charting Ascg’S Next Generation, R. Daniel Reeves
Back To The Future: A Proactive Approach To Confirming Our Roots And Charting Ascg’S Next Generation, R. Daniel Reeves
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Presidential Address to the American Society for Church Growth Annual Meeting Kansas City, November 21-23, 1996
Trends In Worship And Church Growth Into The 21st Century, Byron Spadlin
Trends In Worship And Church Growth Into The 21st Century, Byron Spadlin
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
As I have traveled, in this country and in others talking to numerous Christian leaders, and observing a number of different congregations, denominations and contexts, I believe the following major broad stroke trends regarding worship I believe can be anticipated by the churches and Christian communities around the world. 1. Controversy over worship styles will continue. 2. Diversity of Worship styles will increase. 3. Worship-based services will emerge and increase. 4. Inter-denominational and Regional Cooperation in worship events will increase. 5. Worship will be seen as Evangelism. 6. Evangelicals are experimenting with more formal liturgy and Orthodoxy. 7. Technology will …
Church Growth At The End Of The Twentieth Century: Recovering Our Purpose, Thom S. Ranier
Church Growth At The End Of The Twentieth Century: Recovering Our Purpose, Thom S. Ranier
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The thesis of this paper is that a critical element is missing in much of church growth literature and practice today. Furthermore the viability of the movement and the health of churches across our land may very well depend upon our recovery of that missing element. The mysterious missing element is, simply stated, evangelism.
A Response To Dr. Rainer, Larry Gilbert
A Response To Dr. Rainer, Larry Gilbert
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A Response to Ranier's (1995) "Church Growth at the End of the Twentieth Century: Recovering Our Purpose" (in this issue).
A Response To Dr. Russell, Geroge C. Hunter Iii
A Response To Dr. Russell, Geroge C. Hunter Iii
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A response to Russell's (1995) article "40 Years of Church Growth: A View from the Theological Tower."
Church Growth-- “Quo Wadis - Whither Goest Thou”, Elmer L. Towns
Church Growth-- “Quo Wadis - Whither Goest Thou”, Elmer L. Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The philosophy and the strategy of the Church Growth Movement are focused on the homogeneous unit principle, people movements, receptivity, and the use of the social sciences to establish principles and methods.
A Response To Dr. Litfin, Carl George
A Response To Dr. Litfin, Carl George
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A response to Duane Litfin's (1995) "Understanding Your Critics: An Outsider’s Analysis of a Core Criticism of the Church Growth Movement" (in this issue).
A Response To Dr. Russell, Jerold F. Reed
A Response To Dr. Russell, Jerold F. Reed
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A response to Russell's (1995) article "40 Years of Church Growth: A View from the Theological Tower."
40 Years Of Church Growth: A View From The Theological Tower, Walter Russell Iii
40 Years Of Church Growth: A View From The Theological Tower, Walter Russell Iii
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
I present these evaluative thoughts about the first forty years of the Church Growth Movement, and especially the first twenty-five years of the movement in North America (1970- 1995), with the humility appropriate to one person’s perspective on so vast and diverse a phenomenon as that of the Church Growth Movement.
Core Values: Backbone Of A Movement, Kent R. Hunter
Core Values: Backbone Of A Movement, Kent R. Hunter
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In the last 10 to 20 years, the Church Growth Movement has proliferated in at least three dimensions. First, the Movement has proliferated by topics. In the last decade or so, we have seen church growth leaders concentrate on mega-churches, metachurches, philosophy of ministry, understanding secular people, mission statements, the age wave, builders, boomers, busters, lifestyle evangelism, vision, change, small groups, Sunday Schools, breaking barriers, etc. In a second dimension, there has been proliferation in other ways. Not only was there the founding of the American Society for Church Growth, but there Church Growth Associations in other countries. In a …