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The Church With Ten Windows, Kent R. Hunter
The Church With Ten Windows, Kent R. Hunter
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Kent Hunter has been researching church growth for twenty-seven years, and he shares some of his insights gathered from hundreds of churches in this article.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Evangelism In A Postmodern World, Elmer Towns
Evangelism In A Postmodern World, Elmer Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Five words help us understand the new postmodern world the church is facing: Interstate, Internet, Cell, Phone, and Seinfeld.
The Glory Of God And Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Glory Of God And Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
t has A theological theme has been missing in much of church growth literature—the glory of God. Gary McIntosh suggests that the ultimate purpose of the church is to bring God glory, and this goal demands church growth.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
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 Value Of A Team, Chuck Olson
The Value Of A Team, Chuck Olson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Team ministry is one of the new trends in church ministry. Of course, team ministry is not all that new. Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt with a team, Jesus trained a team of leaders to start the church, and Paul planted churches through a team. Working with teams, however, does present us with new challenges in today’s complex world. As an experienced executive pastor responsible to lead staff teams in larger churches, Chuck Olson presents some new ideas on how to build team unity and spirit in his article “The Values of a Team.”
Evangelistic Worship: The Front Door Of Church Growth In The New Millennium, Alvin L. Redi
Evangelistic Worship: The Front Door Of Church Growth In The New Millennium, Alvin L. Redi
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The author presents several principles for linking worship and evangelism.
Apostles For Social Transformation, C. Peter Wagner
Apostles For Social Transformation, C. Peter Wagner
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A new trend in churches is the growing interest in New Apostolic Ministry and Apostles. Peter Wagner offers new insights on the new apostolic goal of social transformation and speaks to the issue of unity among apostolic leaders.
Ten Foundational Books Of Church Growth That Influenced The Movement, Elmer Towns
Ten Foundational Books Of Church Growth That Influenced The Movement, Elmer Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
A reflection on the books that have most impacted the Church Growth Movement.
Cultural Distinctives Of Anglo Churches, Will Raney
Cultural Distinctives Of Anglo Churches, Will Raney
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The author provides insights that will help White Christians better understand their own culture and how it is changing.
Will Church Planting Help A Denomination To Stay In Prime? A Reflection About The Lifecycle Of A Denomination And Church Planting, Edgar Machel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The author uses the lifecycle model developed by Ichak Adizes to analyze the growth of a denomination.
2002 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
2002 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Bridger Generation, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Bridger Generation, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
New research on today's younger generation
Introduction To Volume 13 Issue 1 Winter 2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction To Volume 13 Issue 1 Winter 2002, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Pastoring In The Small Community, Martin Wixson
Pastoring In The Small Community, Martin Wixson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article provides insight into the cultural dynamics of small towns in America. It is an article that should be mandatory reading for any young pastor about to enter ministry in a small town.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Index 1990-2001 Of Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Index 1990-2001 Of Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Towards A Transformed Rural Church And Community, Brian J. Mcgaffigan
Towards A Transformed Rural Church And Community, Brian J. Mcgaffigan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
As a student of church growth in rural churches, Dr. McGaffigan writes on how to renew churches in rural settings. He has pastored in Canada for a number of years and his insights are worth noting.
Book Review: Changing The Mind Of Missions: Where Have We Gone Wrong? By James F. Engel And William A. Dryness, Murray Decker
Book Review: Changing The Mind Of Missions: Where Have We Gone Wrong? By James F. Engel And William A. Dryness, Murray Decker
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean & Hispanic Perspectives By Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Marguerite Kraft
Book Review: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean & Hispanic Perspectives By Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Marguerite Kraft
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Home Groups For Urban Cultures By Mikel Neumann, Joseph H. Hellerman
Book Review: Home Groups For Urban Cultures By Mikel Neumann, Joseph H. Hellerman
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
How To Grow A Church In The Twenty-First Century, Gary L. Mcintosh
How To Grow A Church In The Twenty-First Century, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article presents a summary of church growth principles for a new generation of church leaders. The writer’s basic premise is that church growth principles, rightly understood, still offer the best help in how to grow a church.
Repositioning Paul’S Missionary Band In A Postmodern World: A Case For Culture-Bridging, Missional Teams As The Heart And Soul Of The 21st Century Church, R. Daniel Reeves
Repositioning Paul’S Missionary Band In A Postmodern World: A Case For Culture-Bridging, Missional Teams As The Heart And Soul Of The 21st Century Church, R. Daniel Reeves
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article adds to our continuing quest to understand how to minister effectively in a postmodern culture.
Book Review: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean And Hispanic Perspectives By Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Barry Leach
Book Review: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean And Hispanic Perspectives By Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Barry Leach
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Emerging Trends For Effective Ministry In The 21st Century, Bill Easum
Emerging Trends For Effective Ministry In The 21st Century, Bill Easum
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article challenges the reader to consider the “wormhole” effect on church growth.
Theological Research Toward Church Growth: A Denominational Model, Matt Queen
Theological Research Toward Church Growth: A Denominational Model, Matt Queen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is a theological investigation into Southern Baptist evangelism.
Lost In America: Helping Your Friends Find Their Way Home, Tom Clegg, Warren Bird
Lost In America: Helping Your Friends Find Their Way Home, Tom Clegg, Warren Bird
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Tom Clegg and Warren Bird have teamed together to write a thought provoking new book Lost in America. Chapter Two of their new book is excerpted here and presents “Seven Deadly Statistics” that will cause most of us to think twice about what is taking place in evangelism in North America.
The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier
The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is the presidential lecture given at the American Society for Church Growth meetings in November 1999. In his article, Dr. Rainer shares some of his cutting edge research regarding effective evangelistic churches. His insights are extremely helpful for those consulting with churches in the area of evangelism.
Innovative Ways To Plant Churches In The 21st Century, Robert E. Logan
Innovative Ways To Plant Churches In The 21st Century, Robert E. Logan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Church planting has taken on different dimensions and forms in the last decade. “Innovative Ways to Plant Churches in the 21st Century” by Dr. Robert Logan is a quick overview of some creative ways church planting has recently taken place. Fortunately, Dr. Logan goes beyond simple description and summarizes important principles for effective church planting in the coming decade.