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Uses And Cautions Of Marketing As A Church Growth Tool, Darren Cronshaw
Uses And Cautions Of Marketing As A Church Growth Tool, Darren Cronshaw
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Advocates of church marketing assert that every church markets. Sunday newsletters, church signs, church letterheads and visitation of newcomers are all marketing tools. The question is whether such marketing is intentional and likely to be productive, or haphazard and unfocused
Missiology Of Roland Allen, J. D. Payne
Missiology Of Roland Allen, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Roland Allen was a prolific writer. During his lifetime, he authored numerous books, pamphlets, and articles. Upon examination of Allen’s writings regarding the Church, the researcher encounters certain themes over and over again. Allen was a master of redundancy. His repetition was necessary; in fact, it was strategic. The contemporary scholar must remember that Allen was arguing against a long-standing missionary tradition. The mission station approach to international missions was still in vogue. The tenacity of the mission boards and missionaries was great and a single writing against the problems of the day would not result in the needed paradigm …
Tracking The Emerging Church, Eddie Gibbs, Ryan Bolger Fuller Theological Seminary
Tracking The Emerging Church, Eddie Gibbs, Ryan Bolger Fuller Theological Seminary
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
While traditional denominations struggle to maintain their blanket coverage of the nation, there are discernable movements emerging, as part of the decentralization process, in the major population centers around the world – movements that are typically decentralized, spontaneous and grass-roots. They are particularly strong among the under 35s generations, although by no means confined to them. Churches identified with these new movements go by a number of names: “churches in emerging culture, “ “alternative worship,” “postmodern church,” “simple church,” “liquid church,” “organic church,” or simply “the emerging church.” Personally, we prefer the last mentioned, as, in our view, the church …
8 Passions Needed For Church Planting And Church Renewal Impressions From A Church Planting Tour In Australia, Edgar Machel
8 Passions Needed For Church Planting And Church Renewal Impressions From A Church Planting Tour In Australia, Edgar Machel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In April 2002 I had the opportunity to be part of a church planting tour in Australia. How are young churches in Australia able to reach secular and a-religious people? How are they different from traditional churches? How much is transferable and how much is culture bound? Those questions accompanied us while we were planning our excursion. The churches we attended and/or studied were Independent, Charismatic, Baptist and Seventh-day Adventist.
When The Church Was A Family: Revisioning Christian Community In Light Of Ancient Social Values, Joe Hellerman
When The Church Was A Family: Revisioning Christian Community In Light Of Ancient Social Values, Joe Hellerman
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Some might attribute the relational crises characterizing our churches solely to individual sin and selfishness. Sin and selfishness, however, have been around since Adam. Why the radical increase in relational breakdown in our society and in our churches today? Something bigger is in the works, and it has to do with the unique orientation of modern Western culture, especially contemporary American society. Ours is a culture which insists to its own destruction that the dreams, goals, and personal fulfillment of the individual deserve a higher priority than the well-being of any group (natural family or church body) or relationship (friendship …
Big Picture Curricula For Multiethnic Ministry, Tom A. Steffen
Big Picture Curricula For Multiethnic Ministry, Tom A. Steffen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article will propose a storied, big-picture approach to multiethnic ministry. It will advocate curriculum that builds a cathedral rather than isolated rooms. Before considering story-based, big-picture curricula I will first look at how the multiethnic church, and other types of churches, relates to the dominate theological themes of unity and diversity.
1990-2003 Index Of The Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
1990-2003 Index Of The Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Qualitative Church Growth: An Overview And Evaluation Of Selected Writings Of Dallas Willard, Larry S. Mcdonald
Qualitative Church Growth: An Overview And Evaluation Of Selected Writings Of Dallas Willard, Larry S. Mcdonald
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Even though leaders have acknowledged the need for qualitative growth, few address it. This writer believes it is time for the Church Growth Movement to access the literature available that can assist in developing a healthy qualitative growth.
What Is Wrong With The Homogeneous Unit Principle?: The Hup In The 21st Century Church, Skip Bell
What Is Wrong With The Homogeneous Unit Principle?: The Hup In The 21st Century Church, Skip Bell
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
If you find the homogeneous unit principle to be controversial, credit Donald McGavran, who launched the church growth movement with his important work, Understanding Church Growth, first published in 1970. McGavran describes this principle: “Men like to become Christians without crossing racial, linguistic, or class barriers.” What exactly did McGavran and other key church growth researchers mean by this principle?
Old East Side’S Daunting Challenge: The “Cultural Enclave”, George G. Hunter
Old East Side’S Daunting Challenge: The “Cultural Enclave”, George G. Hunter
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
An explanation of how older churches become cultural enclaves, and how they can be renewed as apostolic congregations.
Book Review: The New Worship: Strait Talk On Music And The Church By Barry Leach, Clark Fox
Book Review: The New Worship: Strait Talk On Music And The Church By Barry Leach, Clark Fox
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Theology And Methods Of George Whitefield, Seth N. Polk
The Theology And Methods Of George Whitefield, Seth N. Polk
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
George Whitefield ranks among the most influential evangelists of all time. Unfortunately, the impact of his theology and methods on Church Growth Thought has never been researched. Seth Polk, senior pastor of Cross Lanes Baptist Church in West Virginia, explores this aspect of George Whitefield’s ministry in “The Theology and Methods of George Whitefield.”
Daughter Church Planting Makes Sense, Mark Williams
Daughter Church Planting Makes Sense, Mark Williams
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr, Mark Williams, a specialist in church planting, shares his story of becoming involved in daughter church planting. His article “Daughter Church Planting Makes Sense” will be a very helpful piece for everyone concerned for the expansion of Christ’s Church.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
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The Seed-Planting, Nurturing Church: Changing Church Leaders From Maintenance Harvesters To Missional Seed-Planters, And Members From Donors To Disciples, Waldo J. Werning
The Seed-Planting, Nurturing Church: Changing Church Leaders From Maintenance Harvesters To Missional Seed-Planters, And Members From Donors To Disciples, Waldo J. Werning
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article blends together the best of the Church Growth and Church Health paradigms.
I Still Believe In Saturation Evangelism By Local Churches, Jerry Falwell
I Still Believe In Saturation Evangelism By Local Churches, Jerry Falwell
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Written by Jerry Falwell, this lead article provides keen insight into Falwell's heart, as well as giving new energy to the concept of saturating a city for Christ.
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Assimilation: The Touch, See, & Hear Approach To Integrating People Into Your Church, Danny Von Kanel
Assimilation: The Touch, See, & Hear Approach To Integrating People Into Your Church, Danny Von Kanel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This paper presents the “touch, see, and hear approach” for assimilating newcomers into the life of a local church, using case studies of three churches—Coral Ridge Presbyterian, Highland Park United Methodist, and Idlewild Baptist.
Suggested Shifts In Preparation For The Spontaneous Expansion Of The North American Church, J. D. Payne
Suggested Shifts In Preparation For The Spontaneous Expansion Of The North American Church, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In this major article, Payne notes three paradigm shifts—theological, strategical, methodological—that need to be rethought in increase effectiveness in church planting.
Book Review: Testing The Claims Of Church Growth By Rodney E. Zwonitzer, Gary L. Mcintosh
Book Review: Testing The Claims Of Church Growth By Rodney E. Zwonitzer, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Intentional Sunday School: A Pathway To Purpose, John H. Ewart
The Intentional Sunday School: A Pathway To Purpose, John H. Ewart
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This paper presents ten components needed in building an intentional Sunday School.
Book Review: The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership: Follow Them And People Will Follow You By John C. Maxwell, Michael D. Felt
Book Review: The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership: Follow Them And People Will Follow You By John C. Maxwell, Michael D. Felt
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Brief Biography And Missiology Of Robert E. Logan, J. D. Payne
A Brief Biography And Missiology Of Robert E. Logan, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Robert Logan has been one of the key leaders in the field of church planting for nearly two decades. Yet, little has been written about his life and ministry. Seeing a need to provide biographical information on this well-known church leader, J.D. Payne took the time to study Logan and write this biography.
Index 1990-2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Index 1990-2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Church Growth Movement And The Gospel And Our Culture Network: An Ongoing Dialog, Timothy J. Peck
The Church Growth Movement And The Gospel And Our Culture Network: An Ongoing Dialog, Timothy J. Peck
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Major criticism of the Church Growth Movement has come from the Gospel and Our Culture Network. However, many people have had a difficult time understanding the real issues involved. Timothy Peck presents a thorough study of the two viewpoints.
Healthy Church Growth Happens When Pastors Stay A Long Time, Russ Green
Healthy Church Growth Happens When Pastors Stay A Long Time, Russ Green
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is a study of pastoral tenure and church growth. Pastoral tenure has always been considered a necessity for church growth, a truth that this study among the Evangelical Free Church confirms.