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Managing For Growth: Church Growth And The Independent Christian Church, Paul S. Williams
Managing For Growth: Church Growth And The Independent Christian Church, Paul S. Williams
Leaven
No abstract provided.
Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization Of A Small To Medium Size Plateaued Or Declining Traditional Church, Johnny Lamar Kendrick
Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization Of A Small To Medium Size Plateaued Or Declining Traditional Church, Johnny Lamar Kendrick
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This thesis attempts to identify reproducible principles for the revitalization of small to medium sized plateaued or declining traditional churches. These principles were identified by the author in his experience serving as the pastor of three small to medium sized plateaued traditional churches. The principles involve the importance of preparation for Sunday morning worship and Sunday school, the importance of developing leadership, the importance of evaluating and implementing successful ministries, and the importance of indentifying with the community. The principles were studied and validated in the author's interaction with two churches during a year of research in which he consulted …
A Church Growth Model In Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference To The Messiah Presbyterian Church Of Washington, Sung Gyu Lee
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study attempted to develop a model of healthy church growth and apply them to the Korean-American Presbyterian Churches (KAPC) in Washington. D. C. The model of churches used was Messiah Presbyterian church (MPC). This paper utilized surveys and interviews; this project also analyzed the current conditions of 100 KAPCs, exploring growth factors such as: Preaching, professional development, prayer, evangelism, Sunday school, and ministry focus. Secondly, church growth was investigated and delineated based on literature reviews, on the personal studies and questionnaire surveys submitted to members of MPC. Finally, this project suggested seven principles to develop KAPC for the next …
Effective Strategies For Healthy Church Growth In The Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination In Korea, Manoh Han
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this project is to understand the biblical principles of healthy and highly effective strategies of church growth and to apply them to today’s Hap Dong Jung Tong (Hap-Jung) Presbyterian Denomination (HJPD) in Korea. Based on surveys and interviews, this project also analyzes and evaluates current conditions within 328 HJPD churches, exploring growth factors such as: pastors’ leadership, preaching, professional development, prayer, evangelism, making-disciples, ministry focus, the reasons for HJPD growth, and strategic approaches for future ministry. Finally, this project suggests twelve healthy and effective principles to develop HJPD churches for the next ten years.
The Relationship Between Church Health And Church Growth In The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Scott B. Mckee
The Relationship Between Church Health And Church Growth In The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Scott B. Mckee
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Strengthening The Vitality Of New Hope Free Methodist Church Through The Natural Church Development Approach, Linda J. Adams
Strengthening The Vitality Of New Hope Free Methodist Church Through The Natural Church Development Approach, Linda J. Adams
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Perception And Response To Receptivity: The History And Growth Of The Wesleyan Church In The Philippines, 1932-1994, Robert Andrew Bickert
Perception And Response To Receptivity: The History And Growth Of The Wesleyan Church In The Philippines, 1932-1994, Robert Andrew Bickert
ATS Dissertations
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The Role Of Demography In Church Planting Within The United States Of America, Roger N. Mcnamara
The Role Of Demography In Church Planting Within The United States Of America, Roger N. Mcnamara
Masters Theses
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An Analysis Of The Gift Of Faith In Church Growth, Elmer Towns
An Analysis Of The Gift Of Faith In Church Growth, Elmer Towns
Faculty Dissertations
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