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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

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

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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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

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?

Worldview As A Key To Understanding Spiritual Warfare With The Emphasis On Sanctification And Evangelism, Albert Kwamena Essandoh

College of Theology and Ministry Dissertations, Projects, & Theses

An examination of current literary works on spiritual warfare within this decade shows that there has been a struggle in understanding the issues that evolve under this subject. Missiologists have presented reports that baffle western theologians; however. these phenomena are not new to the non-westem reader, and they persist. Most western theologians who have not encountered these phenomena discount these experiences, presenting arguments from a sanctification point of view.

Renowned contemporary scholars whose perspectives on worldviews, sanctification, and evangelism contribute to this research include Peter Wagner, Clinton Arnold, Derek Tidball, Howard Ervin, James Sire, John Stott, Andrew W. Hoffecker, Russell …

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.

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 38 No 1 - April 2003), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: Calvin’s Concept of Natural and Roman Law by Irena Backus - 7 / Devaluing the Scholastics: Calvin’s Ethics of Usury by Michael Wykes - 27 / Christ’s Atonement: A Multi-Dimensional Approach by Willem van Asselt - 52 / The Noetic Effects of Sin: A Review Article by Dewey J. Hoitenga - 68 / Scholia et Homiletica: A New Age Love Story: Worldview and Ethics in the Gospel of John by Hans Boersma - 103 / “Making Proclamation to the Spirits in Prison”: Another Look at 1 Peter 3:19 by Andrew J. Bandstra - 120 / John Knox …

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

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About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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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

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

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

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

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

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: January 2003, Duane Kelderman, John Bolt, Lugene Schemper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections
3 - Is Seminary Education for Pastors Still Necessary? by Duane Kelderman
5 - Warning! Seminary May Be Hazardous to Your Spiritual Health by John Bolt
7 - Interview on Continuing Theological Education with editor Lugene Schemper
9 - Seminary Education for Hispanic Pastors by Lugene Schemper

Departments
10 - Discipling
11 - Preaching
12 - Continuing Education
14 - News

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.

Volume 45, Numbers 1 And 2, Restoration Quarterly

Restoration Quarterly

PDF of the cover of Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 45, Nos. 1 & 2.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

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

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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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

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

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2003 - 85th Annual Bible Lectureship, "Welcoming The Reign Of God: Messages On The Kingdom From Matthew's Gospel", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

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The Trinity: Understanding God's Love, His Plan Of Salvation, And Christian Relationships [Review] / Woodrow Whidden, Jerry Moon, John W. Reeve., Alberto R. Timm

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

This is a book review

Desert Reading, Desert Listening (Audio), Joel B. Green

ATS Chapel Services

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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 37 No 2 - November 2002), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial Notes - 207 / Articles: Infants, Nursing Mother, and Father: Paul's Portrayal of a Pastor by Jeffrey A. D. Weima - 209 / Taking Up the Cross and Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Marvin Meyer - 230 / Covenant and Pentecost by James C. Vanderkam - 239 / Alleged Rationalism: Francis Turretin on Reason by Sebastian Rehnman - 255 / Reflecting Theologically on Popular Culture as Meaningful: The Role of Sin, Grace, and General Revelation by Theodore A. Turnau, III - 270 / Calvin Bibliography: 2002 by Paul Fields - 297 / Scholia et …

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.