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Evangelism Strategies For Reaching Pre-Christians In Upstate New York : A Study Of Three Wesleyan Churches Effectively Reaching Their Cultures, Donald Eugene Lain Jan 2009

Evangelism Strategies For Reaching Pre-Christians In Upstate New York : A Study Of Three Wesleyan Churches Effectively Reaching Their Cultures, Donald Eugene Lain

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Staying Power : The Influence Of The Call Among Ministers Of The Wesleyan Church, Joseph Gilson Liddick Jan 2009

Staying Power : The Influence Of The Call Among Ministers Of The Wesleyan Church, Joseph Gilson Liddick

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Developing An Alternative Training Program For Pastors Without Formal Theological Training In Meycauayan City, Bulacan, Philippines, Fernando C. Lua Jan 2009

Developing An Alternative Training Program For Pastors Without Formal Theological Training In Meycauayan City, Bulacan, Philippines, Fernando C. Lua

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Of Merchants And Missions : A Historical Study Of The Impact Of British Colonialism On American Methodism In Singapore From 1885 To 1910, Andrew Peh Swee Kian Jan 2009

Of Merchants And Missions : A Historical Study Of The Impact Of British Colonialism On American Methodism In Singapore From 1885 To 1910, Andrew Peh Swee Kian

ATS Dissertations

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The Impact Of A Ministry Focus On Specific Spiritual Formation Emphases And The Concurrent Patterns Of The Growth Of A Specific Church Plant, James Thomas Martin Jan 2009

The Impact Of A Ministry Focus On Specific Spiritual Formation Emphases And The Concurrent Patterns Of The Growth Of A Specific Church Plant, James Thomas Martin

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Paradigm Of Power And Authority In The Kingdom Of God : A Study Of The Utilization Of Power And Authority And Congregational Health /|Cby Jason Matthew Mcintosh., Jason Matthew Mcintosh Jan 2009

Paradigm Of Power And Authority In The Kingdom Of God : A Study Of The Utilization Of Power And Authority And Congregational Health /|Cby Jason Matthew Mcintosh., Jason Matthew Mcintosh

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Men's Ministry: A Study Of Leadership Development In Churches Of The Oklahoma Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Travis Todd Muse Jan 2009

Men's Ministry: A Study Of Leadership Development In Churches Of The Oklahoma Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Travis Todd Muse

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Project For Evangelism By The Churches In The Post-Communist Republic Of Macedonia, Kitan Petreski Jan 2009

A Project For Evangelism By The Churches In The Post-Communist Republic Of Macedonia, Kitan Petreski

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Life Beyond The Launch: Case Studies In Post-Launch Vitality, Adaptation, And Identity Formation Of New Wesleyan Congregations, Duane E. Brown Jan 2009

Life Beyond The Launch: Case Studies In Post-Launch Vitality, Adaptation, And Identity Formation Of New Wesleyan Congregations, Duane E. Brown

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Making Connections: An Evangelism Plan For Chicago First Church Of The Nazarene, David A. Baillie Jan 2009

Making Connections: An Evangelism Plan For Chicago First Church Of The Nazarene, David A. Baillie

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Integration Of Faith At Work: A Contextualized Bible Study With "Christians At Telekom", Andrea Isa Baare Jan 2009

The Integration Of Faith At Work: A Contextualized Bible Study With "Christians At Telekom", Andrea Isa Baare

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Missional Status Of African Christians In Diaspora: A Case Of The African Christian Fellowship And African-Led Churches In The United States Of America, Stanley Nwoji Jan 2009

The Missional Status Of African Christians In Diaspora: A Case Of The African Christian Fellowship And African-Led Churches In The United States Of America, Stanley Nwoji

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Study In Change : Acts 15 As A Model Of Transformation In A Presbyterian Church (Usa) Context, Jeffrey Lyn Chandler Jan 2009

A Study In Change : Acts 15 As A Model Of Transformation In A Presbyterian Church (Usa) Context, Jeffrey Lyn Chandler

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Korean Immigrants And Their Mission : Exploring The Missional Identity Of Korean Immigrant Churches In North America, Sinyil Kim Nov 2008

Korean Immigrants And Their Mission : Exploring The Missional Identity Of Korean Immigrant Churches In North America, Sinyil Kim

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Radical Reformation Ecclesiology As Theological Politics : The Church In Anarchistic Dissent Against Imperial Theology, Scott Cooper Mcdaniel Oct 2008

Radical Reformation Ecclesiology As Theological Politics : The Church In Anarchistic Dissent Against Imperial Theology, Scott Cooper Mcdaniel

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Book Review: The Living Church – Convictions Of A Lifelong Pastor, Roger Trautmann Jul 2008

Book Review: The Living Church – Convictions Of A Lifelong Pastor, Roger Trautmann

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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Book Review: Planting New Churches In A Postmodern Age, Daryl Thompson Jul 2008

Book Review: Planting New Churches In A Postmodern Age, Daryl Thompson

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Simple Church: Returning To God’S Process For Making Disciples, Bob Beaver Jul 2008

Book Review: Simple Church: Returning To God’S Process For Making Disciples, Bob Beaver

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


Using Markov Chain Simulation To Measure The Eternal Impact Of Personal Evangelism,, Charles H. Reilly Jul 2008

Using Markov Chain Simulation To Measure The Eternal Impact Of Personal Evangelism,, Charles H. Reilly

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

All Christians have been commanded by Jesus Christ to share the Gospel message with unbelievers so that they too may be saved. However, few Christians regularly share the Gospel with non-Christians, and there are eternal consequences to this disobedience for everyone. A Markov chain model is proposed for estimating over time the proportions of persons who are saved and receive eternal life in heaven and who are condemned to hell. An evaluation and an analysis of the model are presented. Simulation results for the model indicate that a moderate increase in present personal evangelism efforts will result in only modestly …


The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne Jul 2008

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 Jul 2008

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 …


Book Review: The Myth Of The 200 Barrier, Phil Stevenson Jul 2008

Book Review: The Myth Of The 200 Barrier, Phil Stevenson

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


Factors Of Survivability Of Church Plants In The Tarrant, Collin, North Texas, And Denton Baptist Associations, Aaron James Meraz Sr. Jul 2008

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: Strategies For Change, Jeff Mansell Jul 2008

Book Review: Strategies For Change, Jeff Mansell

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Breakout Churches: Discover How To Make The Leap, Gordon Penfold Jul 2008

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

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.


Changing Perspectives On Leadership During Four Decades, Eddie Gibbs Jul 2008

Changing Perspectives On Leadership During Four Decades, Eddie Gibbs

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The significance of leadership for the growth of the church has been a constant focus of attention throughout the history of the Church Growth movement in North America during the past four decades. During that time, different aspects of leadership have been explored in response to the challenges and pressures encountered by leaders. Increasing pressures have resulted in heightened levels of stress.


Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh Jul 2008

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 …


Prophet, Priest, And King : The Impact Of A Pastoral Theology Course On The Practice Of Pentecostal Pastors In The Philippines, Albert C. Clavo May 2008

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 May 2008

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.


Short-Term Family Missions : A Study Of Family Faith Development, Anthony Wayne Mccollum May 2008

Short-Term Family Missions : A Study Of Family Faith Development, Anthony Wayne Mccollum

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.