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The Evangelistic Conversation In An Increasingly Postmodern America, Will Mcraney
The Evangelistic Conversation In An Increasingly Postmodern America, Will Mcraney
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article looks at postmodernism and its impact on church growth. “The Evangelistic Conversion in an Increasingly Postmodern America” will aid you to understand the new ministry context in which we seek to reach people for Christ.
New Wineskins: With What Materials? A Theology Of New Wineskins For The 21st Century, Howard A. Syder
New Wineskins: With What Materials? A Theology Of New Wineskins For The 21st Century, Howard A. Syder
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr. Howard Snyder’s article on “New Wineskins: With What Materials?” focuses on developing “A Theology of New Wineskins for the 21st Century.” In his thoughtful article, he demonstrates his skill at historical reflection as he points to helpful and unhelpful places to develop our ecclesiology.
Church Growth Viewed “Through A Glass Darkly”, Eddie Gibbs
Church Growth Viewed “Through A Glass Darkly”, Eddie Gibbs
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In the Spring of 2000, Dr. Eddie Gibbs was installed in the Donald McGavran Chair of Church Growth at Fuller School of World Mission. His appointment followed the retirement of C. Peter Wagner from the chair in 1999. At his installation, Dr. Gibbs presented a paper, “Church Growth Viewed ‘Through a Glass Darkly,’” which is reprinted as the lead article in this issue of the JASCG.
Book Review: Aquachurch: Essential Leadership Arts For Piloting Your Church In Today’S Fluid Culture By Leonard Sweet, Dan Russell
Book Review: Aquachurch: Essential Leadership Arts For Piloting Your Church In Today’S Fluid Culture By Leonard Sweet, Dan Russell
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Americanization Of The Church Growth Movement, David Lowell Cook
The Americanization Of The Church Growth Movement, David Lowell Cook
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is a historical review of how church growth theory and theology have spread throughout the United States.
Index 1990-2000 Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Index 1990-2000 Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
2000 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
2000 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Spontaneous Generation: Lessons From The Jesus Movement For Today, Alvin L. Reid
The Spontaneous Generation: Lessons From The Jesus Movement For Today, Alvin L. Reid
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
About The Ascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The Ascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Response To Chuck Van Engen’S “Is The Church For Everyone?”, Tom Steffen
A Response To Chuck Van Engen’S “Is The Church For Everyone?”, Tom Steffen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Is The Church For Everyone? Planting Multi-Ethnic Congregations In North America, Chuck Van Engen
Is The Church For Everyone? Planting Multi-Ethnic Congregations In North America, Chuck Van Engen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Church’S One Foundation, Part Two: What Apostles Have, C. Peter Wagner
The Church’S One Foundation, Part Two: What Apostles Have, C. Peter Wagner
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction Jascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction Jascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Congregational Character: From Stories To Story, Tom Steffen
Congregational Character: From Stories To Story, Tom Steffen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The wide influence of television, media, and computer technology has created a story-telling culture in the United States. Dr. Tom Steffen suggests that denominational leaders and church consultants must begin using a story telling model of analysis to be effective in this new millennium. His insightful ideas are fully discussed in “Congregational Character: From Stories to Story.”
A Second Reformation? A History Of The Cell Church Movement In The Twentieth Century, Jim Egli
A Second Reformation? A History Of The Cell Church Movement In The Twentieth Century, Jim Egli
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Jim Egli’s article, “A Second Reformation?: A History of the Cell Church Movement in the 20th Century,” overviews the Cell Church Movement from its beginning until now. The fact that nine of the ten largest churches in the world use a cell ministry approach makes it important that we understand this creative approach to church life.
Prayer And Church Growth, Marlin Mull
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.
The Church’S One Foundation: Part One, C. Peter Wagner
The Church’S One Foundation: Part One, C. Peter Wagner
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Peter Wagner discusses today's prophets and apostles.
About The Ascg Winter 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The Ascg Winter 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction Jascg Winter 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction Jascg Winter 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Distinctively Vineyard: An Identity In The Making, Christine K. Eubanks
Distinctively Vineyard: An Identity In The Making, Christine K. Eubanks
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Since the death of the movement's founder John Wimber, many have been wondering about the current state and future of the Vineyard Church movement. This article discusses the identity of the movement.
Rethinking The Gift Of The Evangelist: Reflections On C. Peter Wagner’S Teaching, Larry S. Mcdonald
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.
Book Review: Behind The Stained Glass Windows: Money Dynamics In The Church By John And Sylvia Ronsvalle, Van C. Elliot
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.
A Response To John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley's Book Review Of Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, David Wetzler
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
No abstract provided.
Measuring Numerical Church Growth Rates, Stephen Parks
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.
Reply By John Ellas And Flavil Yeakley To David Wetzler's Response, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley
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.
The Great Commission And Evangelism In The New Testament, John S. Hammett
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?"
A Critique Of David Cannistraci's Understanding Of The Gift Of Apostle And The Emerging Apostolic Movement, John A. Crabtree Jr.
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
Book Review: Natural Church Development By Christian Schwarz, John Ellas, Flavil Yeakley Harding University
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.
What Kind Of Church Does God Want To Grow?: Pastoral Concerns About The 21st Century, Jon Wislon
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.
Book Review: Choosing A Future For U.S. Missions By Mckaughan, O'Brien, & O'Brien, Tom A. Steffen
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.