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Prayer And Church Growth, Marlin Mull Jan 2000

Prayer And Church Growth, Marlin Mull

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article presents evidence that prayer should play a major role in church growth. His study compares the commitment to prayer in growing and non-growing churches in The Wesleyan Church. His results confirm that prayer will be a core aspect of growing churches in the 21st Century.

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Church Planting Programs Of Five Similar-Sized Denominations In The United States, Dennis Duane Powell Jan 2000

Church Planting Programs Of Five Similar-Sized Denominations In The United States, Dennis Duane Powell

ATS Dissertations

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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 34 No 2 - November 1999), Calvin Theological Seminary Nov 1999

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 34 No 2 - November 1999), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: "Why2K?" by John Bolt - 289 / Response to a Certain Dutchman Who, under the Guise of Making Christians Very Spiritual, Permits Them to Defile Their Bodies in All Idolatries by John Calvin, translated by Rob Roy MacGregor - 291 / Divine Relations of the Trinity: Augustine's Answer to Arianism by Sarah Heaner Lancaster - 327 / Nothing But Concupiscence: Calvin's Understanding of Sin and the Via Augustini by Barbara Pitkin - 347 / Calvin and Luther on Bernard of Clairvaux by Theo Bell - 370 / Calvin Bibliography: 1999 by Paul Fields - 396 / Scholia et …

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Rethinking The Gift Of The Evangelist: Reflections On C. Peter Wagner’S Teaching, Larry S. Mcdonald Oct 1999

Rethinking The Gift Of The Evangelist: Reflections On C. Peter Wagner’S Teaching, Larry S. Mcdonald

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

An alternative view to understanding the gift of evangelist in the New Testament.

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Calvin Seminary Forum: October 1999, Lyle D. Bierma, James A. De Jong, John Bolt, Alton J. Danks Oct 1999

Calvin Seminary Forum: October 1999, Lyle D. Bierma, James A. De Jong, John Bolt, Alton J. Danks

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Dispensationalism and the Reformed” - Lyle D. Bierma
3 - “Reflections on the Future” - James A. De Jong
4 - “The Armageddon Imagination” - John Bolt
6 - “The Church and Y2K” - Alton J. Danks
7 - “Facing, Not Fearing, The Future” - Calvin P. Van Reken

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Measuring Numerical Church Growth Rates, Stephen Parks Oct 1999

Measuring Numerical Church Growth Rates, Stephen Parks

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article presents a new way of measuring church growth.

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The Great Commission And Evangelism In The New Testament, John S. Hammett Oct 1999

The Great Commission And Evangelism In The New Testament, John S. Hammett

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. John Hammett asks, "Where does the zeal for evangelism come from?"

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A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr. Oct 1999

A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr.

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

A Critique of David Cannistraci's Understanding of the Gift of Apostle and the Emerging Apostolic Movement

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Book Review: Behind The Stained Glass Windows: Money Dynamics In The Church By John And Sylvia Ronsvalle, Van C. Elliot Oct 1999

Book Review: Behind The Stained Glass Windows: Money Dynamics In The Church By John And Sylvia Ronsvalle, Van C. Elliot

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

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A Response To John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley's Book Review Of Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, David Wetzler Oct 1999

A Response To John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley's Book Review Of Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, David Wetzler

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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Reply By John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley To David Wetzler's Response, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley Oct 1999

Reply By John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley To David Wetzler's Response, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

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Book Review: Choosing A Future For U.S. Missions By Mckaughan, O'Brien, & O'Brien, Tom A. Steffen Jul 1999

Book Review: Choosing A Future For U.S. Missions By Mckaughan, O'Brien, & O'Brien, Tom A. Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

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The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii Jul 1999

The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. George Hunter III brings his insight and scholarship to bear on the subject of “The Ancient Celtic Way of Being and Doing Church for the Post-Modern West.” This fascinating article about the growth of the church among Celtic peoples of 5th Century AD is sure to be discussed at length in the coming years.

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Book Review: Anytime, Anywhere By William L. Turner, Win Arn Jul 1999

Book Review: Anytime, Anywhere By William L. Turner, Win Arn

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

No abstract provided.

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Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey Jul 1999

Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Yoido Full Gospel Church in Korea has been one of the main models of church growth for a number of years. Dr. Joel Comiskey presents what is likely the most thorough study of the actual attendance figures at this church ever completed. His findings and conclusions will surprise many readers and be an interesting case study for many church growth classes.

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Book Review: Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley Harding University Jul 1999

Book Review: Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley Harding University

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

From a popular standpoint, Christian Schwarz's book on natural church development is being accepted overwhelming, and also uncritically, by many pastors and church leaders. However, several scholars are raising major concerns about the research methodology employed by Schwarz. Drs John Ellas and Flavil Yeakley carefully point out what they describe as the “pseudo-science” used for the underlying research base described in Schwarz’s book.

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What Kind Of Church Does God Want To Grow?: Pastoral Concerns About The 21st Century, Jon Wislon Jul 1999

What Kind Of Church Does God Want To Grow?: Pastoral Concerns About The 21st Century, Jon Wislon

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Writing from a pastor’s point of view, Rev. Jon Wilson addresses “What Kind of Church Does God Want to Grow?” Building on the passage of Acts 2, Jon summarizes five principles for growing churches in the 21st Century.

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What Types Of Churches Will People Stand In Line For In The 21st Century?, Russell Chandler Jul 1999

What Types Of Churches Will People Stand In Line For In The 21st Century?, Russell Chandler

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Noted journalist and author, Dr. Russell Chandler uses his broad understanding of churches to answer the question, “What Types of Churches Will People Stand in Line for in the 21st Century?” An award winning author, Dr. Chandler carefully discusses issues such as ethnicity and diversity, ages and stages, spirituality and experience, communication and collaboration, and branding and benefits.

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Leadership Development In The Christian Church And Churches Of Christ In Northeast Nebraska, Wayne Dykstra May 1999

Leadership Development In The Christian Church And Churches Of Christ In Northeast Nebraska, Wayne Dykstra

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This project/thesis focuses on the leadership needs of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in northeast Nebraska in general and of Wakefield Christian Church in particular. The leadership context of Wakefield Christian Church was analyzed utilizing a congregational profile inventory, the presentation of a leadership development course, an evaluation instrument, and conversations and interviews of the church leadership. The success or failure of organizations will depend upon the quality of the leadership. The objective of this project was to provide a leadership course which would produce better leaders who could make a difference in the kingdom of God and …

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Calvin Seminary Forum: April 1999, John Witvliet, Harry Boonstra, Emily R. Brink, Arie C. Leder Apr 1999

Calvin Seminary Forum: April 1999, John Witvliet, Harry Boonstra, Emily R. Brink, Arie C. Leder

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Spirit-Charged Worship” - John Witvliet
3 - “Worship Change – Pain and Promise” - Harry Boonstra
4 - “Praying Our Songs, Singing Our Prayers” - Emily Brink
6 - “Church Architecture: Public Profession of Faith” - Arie C. Leder
8 - “Focussed on What?” David E. Holwerda

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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 34 No 1 - April 1999), Calvin Theological Seminary Apr 1999

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 34 No 1 - April 1999), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: John Bolt - 7 / Reading Exodus to Learn and Learning to Read Exodus by Arie C. Leder - 11 / Smooth Stones, Teachable Hearts: Calvin's Allegorical Interpretation of Deuteronomy 10:1-2 by Raymond A. Blacketer - 36 / Creation in Jeopardy: A Warning to Priests (Hosea 4:1-3) by Carl J. Bosma - 64 / Brer Rabbit and the Tar-Baby: Biblical Studies and Folklore by Michael J. Williams - 117 / Conjugating the Rites: Old and New in Augustine's Theory of Signs by Peter J. Leithart - 136 / Scholia et Homiletica: The Church and the Little Scroll …

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Calvin Seminary Forum: January 1999, Robert C. De Vries, Henry Zwaanstra, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, Gary Bekker Jan 1999

Calvin Seminary Forum: January 1999, Robert C. De Vries, Henry Zwaanstra, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, Gary Bekker

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “The Language of Faith” - Robert C. De Vries
3 - “The Church and Culture: A Matter of Yes and No” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “The Modern Reader and the Ancient World of the Bible” - Jeffrey A.D. Weima
6 - “The Christian Reformed Church and World Cultures” - Gary Bekker
8 - “Calvin Seminary FORUM, Volumes 1-5–Author Index”

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What Are The Main Boundaries For The Evangelical Church And How Can We Best Address Our Major Issues?, Elmer L. Towns Jan 1999

What Are The Main Boundaries For The Evangelical Church And How Can We Best Address Our Major Issues?, Elmer L. Towns

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The following question will give direction to this paper. How far into the study of secular leadership can the church go to determine biblical church leadership (the John Maxwell leadership question)? How far into marketing can the church go to determine methods of communicating the church message (the George Barna marketing question)? How far can the church go in stretching its Sunday gathering to accommodate unsaved clientele (the Bill Hybels seeker question)? How far can the church go in heeding intuitive authority apart from biblical revelation (the C. Peter Wagner New Apostolic question)? How far can the church go in …

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What Apostles And Prophets Taught Me About The Church, David Cannistraci Jan 1999

What Apostles And Prophets Taught Me About The Church, David Cannistraci

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

One of the most influential books in the last few years has been Dr. David Cannistraci’s The Gift of Apostle. Dr. Cannistraci’s article “New Apostolic Churches and Evangelical Theology” will answer some of the questions that may have been raised by it.

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Developing A Twenty-First Century Church With Integration And Integrity, Eddie Gibbs Jan 1999

Developing A Twenty-First Century Church With Integration And Integrity, Eddie Gibbs

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The issue of millennial excitement and apprehension is principally concerned not with the calendar but with the culture, for it so happens that Western societies in general, and North America in particular, are experiencing cultural upheavals of gigantic proportions. These shifts are affecting every area of life, including government, business, the military, as well as the church.

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Spiritual Factors Impacting Church Health And Growth In The 21st Century, Ray W. Ellis Jan 1999

Spiritual Factors Impacting Church Health And Growth In The 21st Century, Ray W. Ellis

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The topic of this President’s address at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Church Growth is “Spiritual Factors that Impact Church Health and Growth.” My purpose is to show that church growth is about growth of the Kingdom of God. Numerical growth and spiritual growth are not incompatible. Church growth is about numerical growth. Church growth is about sharpening skills and utilizing technology to carry out the great commission. Church growth is about redemptive growth. Church Growth is more than numbers, it is the supernatural work of God.

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Spiritual Formation In The Twenty-First Century, Maria Ovando-Gibson Jan 1999

Spiritual Formation In The Twenty-First Century, Maria Ovando-Gibson

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

In former years we spoke of Christian education in our churches and seminaries today, the words spiritual formation, Christian formation, faith development, spiritual maturity, the Spiritual life and disciplines are terms used to describe the developmental, processing, growing, and intentional maturing of the Christian faith in our personal life, journey or pilgrimage. Having characterized the above, the question I am still asked the most is, “but what does this really mean and how would you define spiritual formation?” After years of study and reflection in this field, I would describe spiritual formation as that awesome work of the Holy Spirit …

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Perspectives On The Church And Church Growth Theory, Charles Van Engen Jan 1999

Perspectives On The Church And Church Growth Theory, Charles Van Engen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Because we will be talking about the church and its nature during this conference, I thought it might be good for us to be reminded of some basic characteristics of the church and the various ways the church has seen itself. At the risk of oversimplification, I would like to briefly survey ten broad perspectives on the Church which one may derive from the Church’s history and relate them to Church Growth theory. The ten perspectives mentioned in this paper are in no way meant to be exhaustive of the multiple ways one may view the Church. I do not …

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1999 - 81st Annual Lectureship, "Behold, He Comes!", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University Jan 1999

1999 - 81st Annual Lectureship, "Behold, He Comes!", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 33 No 2 - November 1998), Calvin Theological Seminary Nov 1998

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 33 No 2 - November 1998), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: John Bolt - 275 / Albertus C. van Raalte: The Homo Oecumenicus among the Secession Leaders by Homma Reenders - 277 / "Give Us an American Abraham Kuyper": Dutch Calvinist Reformed Responses to the Founding of the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia by George Harinck - 299 / Kuyper's Legacy for Christian Ethics by Guenther ("Gene") Haas - 320 / The Friendship of Charity by Eduardo J. Echeverria - 350 / Calvin Bibliography: 1998 by Paul Fields - 377 / Scholia et Homiletica: Eve's Answer to the Serpent: An Alternative Paradigm for Sin and Some Implications in Theology …

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