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The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

“A plan in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.” Proverbs 20:5 (NASB). The writer of the above verse reminds us of the importance of having knowledge in regard to moving one’s plans out of the deep recesses of the heart to the surface to where those plans can be carried out. This proverb has much to say about casting a vision for multiplication. Casting, or drawing out that vision from the heart so that others will take ownership of that vision and work to carry it out, requires a discerning …

The State Of Church Planting In The United States: Research Overview And Qualitative Study Of Primary Church Planting Entities, Edward Stetzer, Warren Bird

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The launching of new Protestant churches in the United States, widely known as church planting, plays an increasing role in today's ecclesiastical landscape. This article summarizes salient findings from existing literature (multiple church planting studies, 54 doctoral dissertations, 41 journal articles, and over 100 church planting books and manuals), giving particular attention to a 2007 study by Leadership Network, which itself involved fresh research among more than 200 church-planting churches, over 100 leaders from 40 denominations, 45 church planting networks, 84 organic church leaders, 12 nationally known experts, and 81 colleges and seminaries. The Leadership Network findings review the contributions …

Factors Of Survivability Of Church Plants In The Tarrant, Collin, North Texas, And Denton Baptist Associations, Aaron James Meraz Sr.

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

When I planted Bridgeway Baptist Church, McKinney, Texas, in October 2005, my association put me in contact with two recently deceased church plants to get some of their materials to use in our church. I talked with the two pastors and asked them why their churches died, hoping I could avoid their destiny. Though both churches made it past their fourth birthday, the pastors said that they needed more time to give to the church, a team member, and more financial support. I began looking into the survivability of church plants and, thanks to my church planting colloquium, was able …

Book Review: Breakout Churches: Discover How To Make The Leap, Gordon Penfold

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

For the past fourteen years, it has been my privilege to edit the Journal of the American Society for Church Growth. John Vaughan’s vision of seeing a new journal devoted to Great Commission research became a reality when the first issue was released in 1990. He edited the first four years, and I followed him as editor in 1995. My two major goals were to publish on a regular time schedule, and to move to multiple issues per year. Both of those goals were accomplished in 1997 when we first began publishing three issues per year. Now, after editing thirty-seven …

The Cresset (Vol. Lxxi, No. 5, Trinity), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Moving Melodies: Contemporary Music Culture Of Mongolian Nomads And Opportunities For Contextualization, Erica Marin Logan

Masters Theses

There are many obstacles to sharing Christ with nomadic peoples. Obstacles include distance of travel from one family group to another, the mobility of these family groups, the finances and investment to locate the families every season, the lack of fellowship and discipleship materials for those that do become Believers, and the peer pressure that these Believers face in the midst of this lack. What resources can be offered to fill this gap? How can the Gospel be communicated in a relevant and engaging way to a people group that is spread out across hundreds of miles, resistant to sedentary …

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling Visits Campus, Liberty University

May/June 2008

No abstract provided.

Source Of Pride, Liberty University

May/June 2008

No abstract provided.

Missio Apostolica Special Chs Partnership Issue, Leopoldo Sánchez, Rudolph Blank, Eloy S. González, Mark Junkans, Melissa Salomón, Michael Doyle, Douglas Groll, Daniel G. Groody, Benito Pérez, Jessie Pérez

Artículos obra entre Hispano/Latinos

Confessing Christ contextually has been one of the emphases of this Journal since its inception fifteen years ago. Our readership has experienced the joy of missionaries sharing the faith with various peoples and cultures in domestic as well as distant lands. Colleague Leo Sanchez has provided us personnel as well as resources to publish this edition with an emphasis on mission and ministry among the Hispanic/Latino population of God‘s world. An added feature in this issue is summary statements of the articles in Spanish.

This issue is comprehensive in its scope as it presents topics and voices such as Marginality …

Liberty In Print, Liberty University

May/June 2008

No abstract provided.

Teaching Effective Communication Principles: Characteristics Of Effective Preaching To Young Adult In A North American Context, Matthew William Gamble

Human Subject Research Archive

The purpose of this dissertation is to help preachers to be more effective in the pulpit. The characteristics for what make a preacher effective in the pulpit are explored and considered in this project. The seminar: Preaching to the iPod Mind was presented to four different groups of preachers in the North American Division. A survey was provided to each participant.

Prophet, Priest, And King : The Impact Of A Pastoral Theology Course On The Practice Of Pentecostal Pastors In The Philippines, Albert C. Clavo

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Training Program In Preaching For Pastors Of The Morogoro-Pwani District Of The Tanzania Assembly Of God, Kent Adrian Reynolds

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Transformation Into Mission : A Case Study Of Forest Park United Methodist Church, Derek Edward Russell

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

04-08-08 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 25, Issue 20)

2007 -- 2008

No abstract provided.

The Webb Magazine 2008, Spring, Noel T. Manning Ii

The Web Magazine

The Webb Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue dedicated a large portion to GWU athletics, especially the basketball team. Following are articles related to enrollment numbers, alumni achievements, distinguished graduates, and faculty turned authors. The issue concludes with an article recalling O. Max Gardner's tremendous legacy he left on GW; named a "Great Person of Gardner-Webb", Gardner is one of the major reasons Gardner-Webb is thriving today.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2008, Lyle D. Bierma, Henry De Moor, Kathy Smith

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Being a Confessional Church
3 - Why Be a Confessional Church? by Lyle D. Bierma
5 - Theology That Sings: A Discussion on the Confessions Today
9 - With Integrity of Heart and Spirit by Henry De Moor
11 - Is It Time for a New Confession? by Kathy Smith

Departments
13 - Formation for Ministry
15 - News

Letter March 31, 2008, Philip W. Eaton

Overview

Letter of condolence from Dr. Philip W. Eaton, president of Seattle Pacific University, to Florence DeShazer on Jacob's death.

In Tribute Of Rev. Jacob Deshazer, Art Brown

Overview

Tribute article written by Dr. Art Brown, head of Free Methodist World Missions, describing Jacob's missionary work in Japan.

Peaks Island Star : March 2008, Vol. 28, Issue 3, Service Agencies Of The Island

Peaks Island Star, 2008

The Peaks Island Star is the newsletter of the island's service agencies and other community news.

The Echo: February 22, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

The final debate: SBP candidates to face off – Taylor to give three honorary degrees – IFC concert expands minds – Taylor says fee increase ‘average’ for peer schools – Q&A: the soundtrack to Andy Whitman’s life – Students In Free Enterprise to replace TABS – News Briefs – Weekly Around The World – Faith, tribes & politics: Kenya’s crisis – ‘Fun’ at the Harvard Model United Nations – A day with the Taylor police department – One-hour open house adventure – ‘Jumper’ teleports to a land of bad filmmaking – Angels & Airwaves takes command of ‘I-Empire’ – If …

02-05-08 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 25, Issue 14)

2007 -- 2008

No abstract provided.

Reframing Mission: An Action-Research Intervention Into A Mainline Judicatory, Dwight J. Zscheile

Doctor of Philosophy Theses

A system-wide, action-research intervention into a mainline church judicatory sought to empower its members to respond to the adaptive challenges facing them through reframing their understanding of mission in light of their changing context and theological tradition, and through actively discerning the leading of the Holy Spirit. Recognizing that the problems facing mainline denominational systems in 21st century America require attention to foundational questions of identity and purpose in a post-Christendom era, this study utilized a multi-layered, participatory process that encouraged grass-roots transformation.

Over the course of one year, approximately 2,000 members of a diocese of the Episcopal Church participated …

65th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectureship -- The Upside-Down Kingdom: Living The Sermon On The Mount (2008), Jerry Rushford

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 65th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, April 29 - May 2, 2008. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

Jerry Rushford, Lectureship Director

Rick Gibson, Tami Williamson, and Kym Dildine, Lectures Team

The Church That Prays Together, Elmer L. Towns, Daniel Henderson

Books

No abstract provided.

Remembering Bill Sullivan, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

One of the founding members of the American Society for Church, Bill M. Sullivan, passed away on June 23, 2007. Bill’s passion for church planting and evangelism made him a beloved leader in the Church Growth Movement.

A Glimpse Into The Missional House Churches Of America, J. D. Payne

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Discussions of house churches in western contexts have been increasing over the last decade. Though one can speculate as to the reason for the interest and growth in this particular expression of the Body of Christ, few have attempted to study the present realities. For some time I heard of these simple expressions of the Church in countries throughout the world, but wondered if there were such churches in the United States that were evangelistic and involved in church planting. I wanted to know if there were more to house churches than the stereotypical small group of disgruntled believers huddling …

Northwest Yearly Meeting Of Friends Minutes, 2008, George Fox University Archives

Northwest Yearly Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, previously known as the Oregon Yearly Meeting.

Transforming Chaos Into Beauty: Intentionally Developing Unity In Church Plants, David R. Dunaetz

CGU Faculty Publications and Research

This paper describes how unity can be developed in young church planting contexts. Two dimensions of unity are explored: Task cohesiveness and Relational cohesiveness. Empirically verified approaches to increasing both dimensions of unity in organizations are presented along with applications for church planting.