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From The Archives: Tillman Houser: Missionary Educator In Zimbabwe, Robert Danielson Jan 2015

From The Archives: Tillman Houser: Missionary Educator In Zimbabwe, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Hesychasm Encounters Lectio Divina: An Intercultural Analysis Of Eastern And Western1 Christian Contemplative Practices, Moe M. Nyunt Jan 2015

Hesychasm Encounters Lectio Divina: An Intercultural Analysis Of Eastern And Western1 Christian Contemplative Practices, Moe M. Nyunt

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Journal In Entirety Jan 2015

Journal In Entirety

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Church Growth Before Mcgavran: The Methodological Parallels Of John Wesley, Bob Whitesel Jan 2015

Church Growth Before Mcgavran: The Methodological Parallels Of John Wesley, Bob Whitesel

Great Commission Research Journal

This article will look at methodological parallels between John B. Wesley and Donald A. McGavran. The influence of both men arose during similar social shifts that were accompanied by a perception of ecclesial apathy. Parallels will be demonstrated in McGavran’s principles of 1) conversion as a priority, 2) effective evangelism as a process model, 3) the danger of redemption and lift, 4) the importance of multiplication, and 5) pragmatism in methodology. A final section will look at the legacy of these two men and will suggest how identification can help retain focus on principles rather than on contextually-bound tactics.


Book Review: The Ten Most Influential Churches Of The Past Century: How They Impact You Today By Elmer L. Towns, Anthony Svajda Jan 2015

Book Review: The Ten Most Influential Churches Of The Past Century: How They Impact You Today By Elmer L. Towns, Anthony Svajda

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


A Biblical And Relevant Way To Reach Young Adults, Matthew Costner Jan 2015

A Biblical And Relevant Way To Reach Young Adults, Matthew Costner

Great Commission Research Journal

The church’s influence in America and the world is decreasing, yet America and the world’s population is on the rise. What is the church to do? Church planting is not fixing the problem, and neither are the currently existing model churches. The only way to turn around America’s church is the only method the Bible recommends—discipleship. In this article, you will see that the best way to reach young adults is not by flashy programs, the best worship, or by dropping a denomination’s name from the church title. The best way to reach young adults is by using the younger …


Prayer: A Key Component To Planting Or Revitalizing A Church, William J. Ingram Jan 2015

Prayer: A Key Component To Planting Or Revitalizing A Church, William J. Ingram

Great Commission Research Journal

This article examines prayer from a biblical and theological perspective as it relates to turning around or revitalizing declining or plateaued churches and offers practical insights into starting an intercessory prayer ministry at the local church.


Mcgavran’S Early Years, Gary L. Mcintosh Jan 2015

Mcgavran’S Early Years, Gary L. Mcintosh

Great Commission Research Journal

Donald McGavran was born in 1897. This article covers the years from his birth until 1923 when he and Mary McGavran sailed to India. His early life as the child of missionaries, his secondary education in the United States, service in WWI, college education at Butler University, seminary days at Yale Divinity School, and masters work at the College of Mission are presented.


Why Are We Here? Harvest Theology, Search Theology, And Christ’S Vision For Redemption, Gordon E. Penfold Jan 2015

Why Are We Here? Harvest Theology, Search Theology, And Christ’S Vision For Redemption, Gordon E. Penfold

Great Commission Research Journal

Varying voices cry out for attention concerning how churches should engage the culture and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this article, attention will be given to understanding what Donald McGavran called Harvest Theology and Search Theology, as well as the biblical foundations for theology and authority. This work also describes the key role that vision plays in church transformation and further explores how Search Theology and Harvest Theology measure up to Christ’s vision for ministry and to the Great Commission. The article concludes with a plea to pastors and congregations urging them to fulfill Christ’s vision …


Was Wesley An Anglican? Implications For Mission, John Marsh Jan 2015

Was Wesley An Anglican? Implications For Mission, John Marsh

Great Commission Research Journal

John Wesley, in his own mind, lived and died an Anglican. He was an Anglican in his theology but deviated in his missional activity and this contributed to him moving away ecclesiastically. He gave primacy to his theology of justification by faith and this was driven by a personal “awakening” into missional activity. Wesley’s frustration at the lack of preaching opportunities led to successful itinerancy. Resulting missional growth necessitated a developing ecclesiology of societies, lay preachers, the Methodist conference, and eventually irregular ordinations. Wesley’s subordination of ecclesiological organization to theological and missiological demands may have something to teach today’s church.


Book Review: Tens Steps For Church Growth By Donald A. Mcgavran And Winfield C. Arn, Ken Pierce Jan 2015

Book Review: Tens Steps For Church Growth By Donald A. Mcgavran And Winfield C. Arn, Ken Pierce

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: The Wheel Model: Catalyzing Sustainable Church Multiplication Movements By Frank Schattner, Ariel Lee Jan 2015

Book Review: The Wheel Model: Catalyzing Sustainable Church Multiplication Movements By Frank Schattner, Ariel Lee

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Inheriting The Earth: Towards A Geotheology Of Matthew’S Narrative, Dorothy Jean Weaver Jan 2015

Inheriting The Earth: Towards A Geotheology Of Matthew’S Narrative, Dorothy Jean Weaver

The Journal of Inductive Biblical Studies

The claim of the Matthean Jesus that “the meek . . . will inherit the earth” (5:5) is unique to the Canonical Gospels and a claim that reflects Psalm 36:11(LXX). This essay examines Matt 5:5 alongside this biblical intertext and within its wider Matthean context to assess its significance within Matthew’s overall narrative. While ultimately “inheritance of the earth” awaits “the renewal of all things” (19:27), the Risen Jesus with “all authority in heaven and on earth” (28:18) calls his disciples to a worldwide mission to “all the nations” (28:19-20) that constitutes proleptically an “inheritance of the earth.”


Scripture And Context: An Evangelical Exploration, Craig S. Keener Jan 2015

Scripture And Context: An Evangelical Exploration, Craig S. Keener

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Pietist And Methodist Roots Of The SociéTé Des Missions ÉVangéLiques De Paris, David Bundy Jan 2015

Pietist And Methodist Roots Of The SociéTé Des Missions ÉVangéLiques De Paris, David Bundy

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Preaching Isaiah's Message Today, Bill Thompson Jan 2015

Preaching Isaiah's Message Today, Bill Thompson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Organic Mentoring: A Mentor’S Guide To Relationships With Next Generation Women By Sue Edwards And Barbara Neumann, Grace S. Morris Jan 2015

Book Review: Organic Mentoring: A Mentor’S Guide To Relationships With Next Generation Women By Sue Edwards And Barbara Neumann, Grace S. Morris

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members Of Your Church By Nelson Searcy With Jennifer Dykes Henson, William J. Ingram Jan 2015

Book Review: Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members Of Your Church By Nelson Searcy With Jennifer Dykes Henson, William J. Ingram

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Urban Apologetics: Why The Gospel Is Good News For The City By Christopher W. Brooks, Paul M. Gould Jan 2015

Book Review: Urban Apologetics: Why The Gospel Is Good News For The City By Christopher W. Brooks, Paul M. Gould

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.


Lessons From The School Of Healing: A Series Of Articles Originally Published In The Herald From January 8th Through June 11th 1975, Frank Bateman Stanger Jan 2015

Lessons From The School Of Healing: A Series Of Articles Originally Published In The Herald From January 8th Through June 11th 1975, Frank Bateman Stanger

Heritage Material

No abstract provided.


My Life's Story, Bud Robinson Jan 2015

My Life's Story, Bud Robinson

Heritage Material

No abstract provided.


Radical Renewal: The Problem Of Wineskins Today, Howard Snyder Jan 2015

Radical Renewal: The Problem Of Wineskins Today, Howard Snyder

Heritage Material

No abstract provided.


Journals Of The General Conference Of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Held 1846 And 1850, Methodist Episcopal Church, South Jan 2015

Journals Of The General Conference Of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Held 1846 And 1850, Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Conference Journals

No abstract provided.


Junior Topics Outlined 1904, Ella N. Wood Jan 2015

Junior Topics Outlined 1904, Ella N. Wood

Books

No abstract provided.


Our Unions: A Manual Of Methods For Local, County, District, And State Christian Endeavor Unions, Amos R. Wells Jan 2015

Our Unions: A Manual Of Methods For Local, County, District, And State Christian Endeavor Unions, Amos R. Wells

Books

No abstract provided.


Union Work: A Manual For Local, County, District, And State Christian Endeavor Unions, Amos R. Wells Jan 2015

Union Work: A Manual For Local, County, District, And State Christian Endeavor Unions, Amos R. Wells

Books

No abstract provided.


1895 Convention Report, Boston, Christian Endeavor Society Jan 2015

1895 Convention Report, Boston, Christian Endeavor Society

Books

No abstract provided.


The Upward Look: Including The Book Formerly Published Under The Title, "Golden Rule Meditaitons," With Prayers For Each Day Of A Month, Amos R. Wells Jan 2015

The Upward Look: Including The Book Formerly Published Under The Title, "Golden Rule Meditaitons," With Prayers For Each Day Of A Month, Amos R. Wells

Books

No abstract provided.


Appointments Of Preachers Of Methodist Church From 1786 To 1845, Methodist Episcopal Church Jan 2015

Appointments Of Preachers Of Methodist Church From 1786 To 1845, Methodist Episcopal Church

Books

No abstract provided.


The Junior Text - Book: A Manual Of Questions And Answers On Junior Christian Endeavor Work For Superintendents And Members Of Junior Societies Of Christian Endeavor, Amos R. Wells Jan 2015

The Junior Text - Book: A Manual Of Questions And Answers On Junior Christian Endeavor Work For Superintendents And Members Of Junior Societies Of Christian Endeavor, Amos R. Wells

Books

No abstract provided.