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The Bridge Fall 2009 Vol. 50 No. 3, Harding School Of Theology
The Bridge Fall 2009 Vol. 50 No. 3, Harding School Of Theology
The Bridge
No abstract provided.
A Living Example Of Christ, Erica Slikkers
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, September 25, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, September 25, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin Collection
The September 25, 2009, issue of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin.
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 …
The Banner - V. 144, No. 8 - (August 2009), Christian Reformed Church In North America
The Banner - V. 144, No. 8 - (August 2009), Christian Reformed Church In North America
The Banner
6 - Editorial: Jesus Will Figure It Out by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Breathing Room by Joyce Kane / 8 - IMHO: Cultural Sensitivity by Beth Guikema-Bode / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - CRC News: Digging deeper in the oil sands / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 Merciful Living by Jim Kok / 21 - Parenting: 31 Ways to Pray for Your Children by Bob Hostetler / 22 - Imagining a New Future by Leonard Vander Zee / 26 - Dear Reader: We Are Making Progress by Jerry Dykstra …
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 …
Subdivided By Faith? An Historical Account Of Evangelicals And The City, Mark T. Mulder, James K.A. Smith
Subdivided By Faith? An Historical Account Of Evangelicals And The City, Mark T. Mulder, James K.A. Smith
University Faculty Publications and Creative Works
In an echo of Michael Emerson and Christian Smith’s study of evangelicals and the racialized society (detailed vividly in Divided by Faith), Mark T. Mulder and James K. A. Smith attempt to trace the history and literature concerning evangelicals and their relationship to the city. While there exists an interesting literature about general urban antipathy in the U.S., the authors contend religion remains a salient and under-examined component within that phenomenon. This paper calls for more theologically-nuanced studies regarding evangelicals, anti-urban bias, and geographical habits. Mr. Mulder is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Mr. Smith is Associate Professor of Philosophy …
The Bridge Summer 2009 Vol. 50 No. 2, Harding School Of Theology
The Bridge Summer 2009 Vol. 50 No. 2, Harding School Of Theology
The Bridge
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Alan Mcmahan
Church Growth By Another Name: Challenges And Opportunities For The Future Of A Movement, Alan Mcmahan
Church Growth By Another Name: Challenges And Opportunities For The Future Of A Movement, Alan Mcmahan
Great Commission Research Journal
A brief review of the church growth movement not only highlights significant accomplishments but also raises questions about its future. While church growth thinkers were compelled by the evangelistic mandate, this article argues that continued obedience to the Great Commission will require new responses to the rapidly changing context of ministry. Charting the path ahead, the author identifies six key challenges that demand new initiatives from the church: 1) the challenge to reinvent the evangelistic paradigm and imagination; 2) the challenge of diasporas, and the worldwide migration of people; 3) the challenge of urbanization, 4) the challenge of the plateaued …
Creating Church Multiplication Through A Denominational Structure, Phil Stevenson
Creating Church Multiplication Through A Denominational Structure, Phil Stevenson
Great Commission Research Journal
A denomination will not survive, much less thrive, if it does not strategically and effectively plant churches. Church planting is the primary means by which new inroads are made. Church planting is the method by which a denomination keeps its vitality, energy, and vigor. The denominations that neglect this emphasis become ingrown, resulting in them “. . . losing the vigor and the high octane faith that caused them to succeed in the first place.”
Korean Church Planters’ Perception On Church Planting Education, Hansung Kim
Korean Church Planters’ Perception On Church Planting Education, Hansung Kim
Great Commission Research Journal
This study seeks to understand how Korean church planters perceive the church planting education that they received. This study employs the qualitative approach, which uses words and open-ended questions to explore and understand the meaning that individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem. To collect data, I interviewed nine church planters. I analyzed, interpreted, and wrote data as soon as possible. In addition, I collected other data. I also compared different data with each other to generate categories, and it was done consistently. The followings are the findings. While their passion for church planting was great and …
Book Review: You Don’T Have To Cross The Ocean To Reach The World: The Power Of Local Cross-Cultural Ministry By David Boyd, Jeff K. Walters
Book Review: You Don’T Have To Cross The Ocean To Reach The World: The Power Of Local Cross-Cultural Ministry By David Boyd, Jeff K. Walters
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Shaped By God’S Heart: The Passion And Practices Of Missional Churches By Milfred Minatrea, Grant Horner
Book Review: Shaped By God’S Heart: The Passion And Practices Of Missional Churches By Milfred Minatrea, Grant Horner
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Dissertation And Theses Notices, Gary Mcintosh
Dissertation And Theses Notices, Gary Mcintosh
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
About The Great Commission Research Network, Alan Mcmahan
About The Great Commission Research Network, Alan Mcmahan
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Bridges Of God: The Mission Legacy Of Donald Anderson Mcgavran, Charles Van Engen
Bridges Of God: The Mission Legacy Of Donald Anderson Mcgavran, Charles Van Engen
Great Commission Research Journal
This short essay is about Donald McGavran and his ground-breaking book, Bridges of God, that became the cornerstone of Church Growth theory and the foundation of what is now called the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Missiological thinking and missionary practice was transformed by the energy, vitality, insight, and stubborn tenacity of Donald McGavran. Whether they agreed with McGavran or not, after the publication of The Bridges of God, mission professors, mission executives, and mission practitioners could no longer do business as usual, nor their usual business.
Book Review: Vintage Church: Timeless Truths And Timely Methods By Mark Driscoll And Gerry Breshears, Aaron James Meraz Sr.
Book Review: Vintage Church: Timeless Truths And Timely Methods By Mark Driscoll And Gerry Breshears, Aaron James Meraz Sr.
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Doubling Down On Jesus, Joshua Rhone
Doubling Down On Jesus, Joshua Rhone
Great Commission Research Journal
How can we go about meeting people's needs in a way that is faithful to the Good News of Jesus Christ?
Whither Church Planting?, Hutz Hertzberg, Francis Lonsway
Whither Church Planting?, Hutz Hertzberg, Francis Lonsway
Great Commission Research Journal
Church planting is a clear response to the gospel command to spread the good news. While the term “church plant” may not be shared across Christian traditions, its meaning and goal are universally embraced. What is also clear, however, is the fact that the establishment of a new plant does not guarantee its success. Likely the critical factor in denomination, free, or independent church expansion is the nature of the individual or team assigned or commissioned to spread the good news.
Ethical Guidelines For Church Planters: A Suggested Approach For Starting (And Continuing) The Conversation, J. D. Payne
Ethical Guidelines For Church Planters: A Suggested Approach For Starting (And Continuing) The Conversation, J. D. Payne
Great Commission Research Journal
Church planters, regardless of their ministry contexts, need to develop a set of ethical guidelines to direct their ministry practices. This paper presents eleven particular guidelines.
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, June 23, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, June 23, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin Collection
The June 23, 2009, issue of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin.
An Analysis Of Dissertations On Church Growth Published During The Past Five Years (2004-2008), Kyoung Kim
An Analysis Of Dissertations On Church Growth Published During The Past Five Years (2004-2008), Kyoung Kim
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this thesis was to analyze dissertations published during five years (2004-2008) and identify recent research trends and principles related to church growth. This was research on researches analyzing 141 dissertations posted on ProQuest Dissertation and Theses. Coding sheets by content analysis and statistical data converted into percentage were utilized. Most dissertations were descriptive and pre-experimental researches. Case study and survey were common. Theological majors and schools, Korean researchers, 10 target subjects, and three denominations covered the majority. Teaching and leadership were prevalent principles. Homogeneous unity was never seen. New principles were associated with social, personal, or cultural …
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, May 8, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, May 8, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin Collection
The May 8, 2009, issue of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin.
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, May 1, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin, May 1, 2009, Gwen Hayes
Florida Sentinel Bulletin Collection
The May 1, 2009, issue of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin.
The Banner - V. 144, No. 5 - (May 2009), Christian Reformed Church In North America
The Banner - V. 144, No. 5 - (May 2009), Christian Reformed Church In North America
The Banner
6 - Editorial: We Can Be Sure and Wrong, Right? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Home Free by Peter Schuurman / 8 - IMHO: How We Fail to Create Safe Churches by Mary Vander Vennen / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - CRC News: A glimpse into the CRC’s first prison congregation / 16 - World News: Economic decline forces congregations to make tough decisions / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - A Second Blessing? by Rob Braun / 20 - Just for Kids: The Big Night Mystery by Sandy …
Christian Mission In Post-Communism: Missiological Implications And The Bulgarian Context, Viktor Kostov
Christian Mission In Post-Communism: Missiological Implications And The Bulgarian Context, Viktor Kostov
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
No abstract provided.
Chinese American Christianity: How The Ethnic-Specific Church Interacts With The Processes Of Migration And Americanization, Joshua D. Lo
Chinese American Christianity: How The Ethnic-Specific Church Interacts With The Processes Of Migration And Americanization, Joshua D. Lo
Pitzer Senior Theses
This study will examine the lives and experiences of the Chinese American Christian with particular focus on the ways in which the church has affected the lives of the Chinese immigrants.
Class Notes, Liberty University