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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Church Planting As Evangelism : How People Are Influenced And Worldview Assumptions Impacting Church Plants And Church Multiplication, W. Bud (Walter Bud) Simon
Church Planting As Evangelism : How People Are Influenced And Worldview Assumptions Impacting Church Plants And Church Multiplication, W. Bud (Walter Bud) Simon
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
La Victoria Personal: Cómo Obtener La Victoria Mediante La Rendición Personal, E. Stanley Jones
La Victoria Personal: Cómo Obtener La Victoria Mediante La Rendición Personal, E. Stanley Jones
Spanish Resources/Recursos en Español
No abstract provided.
The H. C. Morrison Case : A Statement Of Facts, An Investigation Of The Law, W. E. Arnold
The H. C. Morrison Case : A Statement Of Facts, An Investigation Of The Law, W. E. Arnold
Heritage Material
No abstract provided.
Reconciliation For Africa: Resources For Ethnic Reconciliation From The Bible And History, Craig Keener, Médine Moussounga Keener
Reconciliation For Africa: Resources For Ethnic Reconciliation From The Bible And History, Craig Keener, Médine Moussounga Keener
Academic Books
No abstract provided.
Réconciliation Pour L’Afrique: Une Ressource Pour La Réconciliation Ethnique À Partir De La Bible Et De L’Histoire, Craig Keener, Médine Moussounga Keener
Réconciliation Pour L’Afrique: Une Ressource Pour La Réconciliation Ethnique À Partir De La Bible Et De L’Histoire, Craig Keener, Médine Moussounga Keener
Academic Books
No abstract provided.
Heirs Of Pietism In World Christianity: The 19th To The 21st Centuries, Wendy J. Deichmann, Scott T. Kisker
Heirs Of Pietism In World Christianity: The 19th To The 21st Centuries, Wendy J. Deichmann, Scott T. Kisker
Academic Books
No abstract provided.
Spiritual Practices And Artistic Professionals Of Faith, Daniel L. Wilt
Spiritual Practices And Artistic Professionals Of Faith, Daniel L. Wilt
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Survey Of Source Valuation In Graeco-Roman Historiography And Biography, Christopher R. Alfred
A Survey Of Source Valuation In Graeco-Roman Historiography And Biography, Christopher R. Alfred
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Politics Of Peace In Romans : Postcolonial Intertextuality And The Double-Voiced Discourse Of Scripture And Roman Imperialism, Dain Alexander Smith
The Politics Of Peace In Romans : Postcolonial Intertextuality And The Double-Voiced Discourse Of Scripture And Roman Imperialism, Dain Alexander Smith
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Emulating Jonah : Intertextual Portrayal Of The Disciples In Mark 4:35-8:21, Donghyun Kang
Emulating Jonah : Intertextual Portrayal Of The Disciples In Mark 4:35-8:21, Donghyun Kang
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Survey And Questionnaire Design For Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Survey And Questionnaire Design For Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
To better understand behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes in churches, survey research can be very useful, especially to test a hypothesis that we believe to be true. Before creating a survey or questionnaire, the phenomena being examined need to be well understood and appropriate measures chosen. The items included in the survey need to measure the concepts desired and should be clear and unambiguous. The survey should be laid out to motivate maximum participation and minimize biased responses. This article provides many principles for how to accomplish these goals and to ensure that the research undertaken is credible.
Book Review: Administry: The Nuts And Bolts Of Church Administration By Thomas F. Tumblin, Timothy Clothier
Book Review: Administry: The Nuts And Bolts Of Church Administration By Thomas F. Tumblin, Timothy Clothier
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Disciple Making Starts At A Different Point Today, Brad Ransom
Disciple Making Starts At A Different Point Today, Brad Ransom
Great Commission Research Journal
Disciple-making starts at a different place today than it did forty years ago. Knocking on a stranger’s door today is unlikely to be effective for people distant from the gospel as is characteristic of today's generations. We must now view evangelism as a process and we must have a non-judgmental acceptance of all people. We must be willing to change to communicate the gospel in a way persuasive way.
Book Review: No Shortcut To Success: A Manifesto For Modern Missions By Matt Rhodes, Kenneth Nehrbass
Book Review: No Shortcut To Success: A Manifesto For Modern Missions By Matt Rhodes, Kenneth Nehrbass
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Need-Oriented Evangelism: Encountering, Embracing, And Experiencing God, Petr Činčala, Allison Sauceda
Need-Oriented Evangelism: Encountering, Embracing, And Experiencing God, Petr Činčala, Allison Sauceda
Great Commission Research Journal
This article provides a fresh perspective on evangelism by reflecting a belief in the Triune God--the source of saving truth and loving community. Mission is part of God’s nature; he is the ultimate Missionary. Mission happens naturally whenever children of God intentionally invite and facilitate God’s presence. Over time, the word “evangelism" has become contaminated by myths, a false understanding of God, and unpleasant religious experiences and practices. Genuine evangelism addresses the most burning issues of people’s lives and should be treated as such. True evangelism involves caring about, praying for, and sharing with people. The practical part of this …
How A Novel Research Framework Resulted In Fruitful Evangelism And Discovery: Introducing Ethnoscopy And Spiritual Patronage, L. Lynn Thigpen
How A Novel Research Framework Resulted In Fruitful Evangelism And Discovery: Introducing Ethnoscopy And Spiritual Patronage, L. Lynn Thigpen
Great Commission Research Journal
Faced with an unusual question from a Cambodian friend who had heard stories from God’s Word, I embarked on a quest for an answer. He worshipped an unusual and unfamiliar object and wondered whether he must abandon it to serve Christ. I knew he did, but I needed to explore the meanings ascribed to that object of worship to communicate the gospel more clearly, just as Paul did in Acts 17 while in Athens. According to Jesus’ parable of the soils in Matthew 13, fruitful evangelism involves understanding. How might individual missionaries and evangelists aid in that crucial need? With …
Book Review: New Funding Models In Global Mission: Learning From The Majority World By Tim Welch, John Cheong
Book Review: New Funding Models In Global Mission: Learning From The Majority World By Tim Welch, John Cheong
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Portraits Of Global Christianity: Research And Reflections In Honor Of Todd M. Johnson Edited By J. Gina Zurlo, Joe Handley
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Multiplying Leaders In Intercultural Contexts: Recognizing And Developing Grassroots Potential By Evelyn And Richard Hibbert, Mark D. Wood
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Church Plantology: The Art And Science Of Planting By Peyton Jones, David Thiessen
Book Review: Church Plantology: The Art And Science Of Planting By Peyton Jones, David Thiessen
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Smart Church Finances: A Pastor’S Guide To Budgets, Spreadsheets, And Other Things You Didn’T Learn In Seminary By George Hillman, Jr., And John Reece, Walter Castro
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Christian Martyrdom: A Brief History With Reflections For Today By Edward L. Smither, Francis Kyle
Book Review: Christian Martyrdom: A Brief History With Reflections For Today By Edward L. Smither, Francis Kyle
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
About The Great Commission Research Network, David R. Dunaetz Azusa Pacific University
About The Great Commission Research Network, David R. Dunaetz Azusa Pacific University
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Great Commission Research Journal Fall 2023, David R. Dunaetz Azusa Pacific University
Great Commission Research Journal Fall 2023, David R. Dunaetz Azusa Pacific University
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
The Top Ten Challenges Facing Churches In 2023, Edward E. Moody Jr.
The Top Ten Challenges Facing Churches In 2023, Edward E. Moody Jr.
Great Commission Research Journal
This article summarizes the results of a study conducted by the Great Commission Research Network seeking to identify the top challenges facing churches in 2023. The results are similar to other recently conducted studies, emphasizing challenges related to evangelism and young adults.
A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Great Commission Research Journal 2009-2019, Glenn R. Wittig
A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Great Commission Research Journal 2009-2019, Glenn R. Wittig
Great Commission Research Journal
The Great Commission Research Journal, the subject of this investigation, is a relatively new journal with roots in the past. It is a successor to two previous publications from the American Society for Church Growth. A bibliometric analysis of the journal’s first ten volumes is presented on two levels. The first is a content analysis of the surface features of the publication such as the authors’ education, academic credentials, and employment, the number of full-length articles published, the subjects covered in each article, and other features such as the average length of articles, number of footnote references, and number of …
Metrics And Measurements In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Metrics And Measurements In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
To better understand the characteristics of specific churches and phenomena that occur across churches, various metrics and measurements can be used to describe them. Measurements must be meaningful and appropriate. Quantities involving people, finances, objects, or events are most frequently counted, but other measures may include behaviors, traits, skills, knowledge, and abilities of individuals. Measuring phenomena is necessary to understand how phenomena are related to each other. Measuring attitudes and beliefs are especially important because many ministries in churches are designed to influence these (e.g., preaching and teaching). However, from a Christian perspective, our motivation behind our measuring is important. …
Growing And Declining Churches Face Different Challenges: A Statistical Analysis Of The Top Ten Challenges Facing Churches Study, David R. Dunaetz
Growing And Declining Churches Face Different Challenges: A Statistical Analysis Of The Top Ten Challenges Facing Churches Study, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
The data behind the study The Top Ten Challenges Facing Churches (Moody, 2023) is presented and analyzed with a focus on differences between growing churches and non-growing churches. Church leaders (N = 129) indicated how difficult they believed it would be for North American churches to overcome 50 potential challenges. For most challenges, no significant difference between the church leaders from growing and non-growing churches was detected. However, church leaders from non-growing churches viewed 1) attractiveness of programs, 2) retaining young adults, 3) youth programs, 4) small group participation, and 5) effective strategy as more difficult challenges to overcome than …
Trust, Scripture, And The Spirit As Core Values Of Evangelism In A Chinantec Village In Oaxaca, Mexico, Eliseo Arce Hernandez, Ashley Stamper
Trust, Scripture, And The Spirit As Core Values Of Evangelism In A Chinantec Village In Oaxaca, Mexico, Eliseo Arce Hernandez, Ashley Stamper
Great Commission Research Journal
The paper provides both a rationale for an approach to evangelism and a practical, replicable ministry model focusing on three core values (trust, Scripture, and the Spirit) in order for churches and individuals to effectively fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20), particularly in cross-cultural contexts. A case study using this model in an indigenous Chinantec community in Oaxaca, Mexico, is presented. In contrast to modern evangelistic strategies that emphasize speed and numbers, this model and field example offer an alternative approach to church planting, an approach with a long-term focus and a goal of mature disciples and healthy churches.