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Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
Understanding Church Size Based On Empirical Data, Bill M. Sullivan
Understanding Church Size Based On Empirical Data, Bill M. Sullivan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
One of the most remarkable graphs I have ever seen was developed by ANSR’s own Rich Houseal. While he was serving as president of ASARB he was able to acquire, from five other denominational statisticians, the church attendance data for their respective churches. Attendance data has only been collected in recent years and has not been readily available. Of course, actual report data is more desirable than survey data. It may not be 100% accurate but it is generally consistent and reliable. Most denominations have standard reporting procedures which over time have produced an acceptable level of reliability.
Chapel Service (April 29, 2008), Daniel Baer
Chapel Service (April 29, 2008), Daniel Baer
ATS Chapel Services
No abstract provided.
The Gospel Of John And Reclaiming Conversation In 21st Century Evangelism, Lee Beach, Nicole Reid
The Gospel Of John And Reclaiming Conversation In 21st Century Evangelism, Lee Beach, Nicole Reid
Witness
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Why Churches Die: Diagnosing Lethal Poisons In The Body Of Christ, Gordon Penfold
Book Review: Why Churches Die: Diagnosing Lethal Poisons In The Body Of Christ, Gordon Penfold
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Hit The Bullseye: How Denominations Can Aim The Congregation At The Mission Field, Randy M. Keeley
Book Review: Hit The Bullseye: How Denominations Can Aim The Congregation At The Mission Field, Randy M. Keeley
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Biblical Church Growth: How You Can Work With God To Build A Faithful Church, Darryl Thompson
Book Review: Biblical Church Growth: How You Can Work With God To Build A Faithful Church, Darryl Thompson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Critical Evaluation Of Ebina Danjo’S Syncretistic Christianity With Respect To Church Revitalization In Japan, Shuma Iwai
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article will explore how Ebina Danjo’s syncretistic Christianity influenced church growth during the Meiji Era and what his theology and pedagogy imply for developing church revitalization today. It is significant to examineEbina’s syncretistic Christianity because it will provide some evidences to show the importance of building a healthy churchthrough biblical foundations, not through inappropriate paradigm shift from Japanese religious thoughts to the Western religion, which is Ebina Danjo’s case.
The Protean Church, Allan Karr
The Protean Church, Allan Karr
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article examines some symptoms of ecclesiological shifts that are being observed and documented in the “church” meta-narrative.
Book Review: The Celtic Way Of Evangelism, Jeffrey Mansell
Book Review: The Celtic Way Of Evangelism, Jeffrey Mansell
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Senior Adult Evangelism, David E. Moore
Senior Adult Evangelism, David E. Moore
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Senior adults need to personally know God and His promise of eternal peace. Seniors in this state of hopelessness and fearfulness need to be given the opportunity to hear and then be invited to receive the hope and assurance of personal salvation with the promise of eternal peace and security. The lack of evangelism which targets today’s seniors is a growing crisis. The number of unsaved seniors will continue to expand unless today’s churches and believers intentionally evangelize these needful individuals that God loves and desires to be a part of His kingdom for eternity.
George Fox: A Man Of Fiery Passion On A Mission For Jesus, Tom Crawford
George Fox: A Man Of Fiery Passion On A Mission For Jesus, Tom Crawford
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Impassioned by his personal experience of the “light of Christ” Fox became a dynamic, fanatically sincere speaker. He would speak the “truth” anywhere that God provided an opportunity for him to “convince” people that it was possible for them to “experience” the indwelling light of Christ to change their lives. He was not particular about where he spoke, for he would preach in barns, houses, fields, and in churches after the pries was finished. His ministry began in the northern part of England where he would preach, pray, and protest without reservation. Because he often denounced creeds, forms, rites, external …
Volume 18 Issue 3 (Complete), Garly L. Mcintosh
Volume 18 Issue 3 (Complete), Garly L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Evangelism Or Disciple-Making?, Charles Arn
Evangelism Or Disciple-Making?, Charles Arn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
There is a growing body of evidence in church growth research, as well as in the practical experience of pastors and church leaders, to make the following somewhat startling observation: Many current evangelism methods are, at best, irrelevant to church growth…and, at worse, are inhibiting the effective outreach of well-meaning Christians and churches.
Book Review: The Next Generation Leader, Dirke Johnson
Book Review: The Next Generation Leader, Dirke Johnson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Contemplative Youth Ministry Retreat Model, Russell H. Freeman
A Contemplative Youth Ministry Retreat Model, Russell H. Freeman
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Appropriating Narrative Preaching Within The Palestinian Evangelical Churches In The Region Of Galilee, Israel, Nabil Elia Samara
Appropriating Narrative Preaching Within The Palestinian Evangelical Churches In The Region Of Galilee, Israel, Nabil Elia Samara
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
My Pilgrimage In Church Growth, Waldo J. Werning
My Pilgrimage In Church Growth, Waldo J. Werning
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
By the Spirit’s strength, various teachers and mentors shared truths and life applications of God’s Word with me to walk the justification and sanctification path Jesus offers with the light that He gives. My pilgrimage in the ministry of church growth that involved both Christian stewardship and church health has been and is one of reflecting Christ, our Savior and Lord, and learning from teachers, mentors, leadership networks and informative books that provided a healthy diet of God’s Word.
Learning To Love — At Any Age, Win Arn
Learning To Love — At Any Age, Win Arn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
What is it? It is not one of God’s attributes. It is the sum total of all God’s attributes. It is the reason Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world.
Remembering Win Arn, Gary L. Mcintosh
Remembering Win Arn, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr. Win Arn completed his life’s journey on earth this past December (June 26, 1923—December 13. 2006). For many of us who identify with the Church Growth Movement, his passing brought back memories of an important era in the life of North American churches that began in the early 1970s.
Bye Bye Rocking Chair, Win Arn
Bye Bye Rocking Chair, Win Arn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Senior adults in most churches have more available time … give more financially (one study indicated seven times more) than younger members … have years of valuable experience working in the church … don’t go “church shopping,” nor do they often move their residence … their work quality is high, and church loyalty solid.
A Short History Of Winfield C. Arn And The Institute For American Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
A Short History Of Winfield C. Arn And The Institute For American Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article is being reprinted from the Fall 2005 issue of the Journal of the ASCG in tribute to Win Arn. Readers who are not familiar with the early history of church growth, and particularly the role played by Win Arn and the Institute for American Church Growth, will find this article of interest. —Editor
The Korean Pentecost, Elmer L. Towns
The Korean Pentecost, Elmer L. Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Although Korea was one of the last nations in the Far East to hear the Gospel, a series of revivals early in the twentieth century quickly turned the Korean church into a powerful force for God. These awakenings transformed Korean culture and society and reached beyond its borders to other nations in Asia.
Characteristics Of People Who Live Long & Love It!, Win Arn
Characteristics Of People Who Live Long & Love It!, Win Arn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
For centuries, laughter and positive emotions have been known to contribute to people’s health, healing, and happiness. Scripture records that “a cheerful heart is good medicine.” So senior adults — or anyone else who desires to live long and love it — will want to keep a twinkle in their eye and a merry heart.
Towards A Model Of Engagement In The Public Realm For The Methodist Church In Singapore, Kiem-Koik Kwa
Towards A Model Of Engagement In The Public Realm For The Methodist Church In Singapore, Kiem-Koik Kwa
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Beyond Seeker Friendly, Stephen Vantassel
Beyond Seeker Friendly, Stephen Vantassel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
We want to provide some tips on identifying, welcoming, and integrating believers who were faithful to their old church but, due to various life circumstances, have had to relocate to your area. This article would also call attention to utilizing retired ministers who happen to attend your church.
Organic Change: 12 Emerging Communities Of Missional Theologians, Bob Whitesel
Organic Change: 12 Emerging Communities Of Missional Theologians, Bob Whitesel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
My journey into postmodernal progressions of ecclesial change began with an ethnographic survey of 12 Christian congregations that were largely led, staffed and populated with adults between the ages of 22 and 35. My research within these communities was designed to uncover synergies and strategies that might inform further research among our masters and doctoral students in the College of Graduate Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University. The result of the above and subsequent research has led the present author to believe that the topic of organic change among emerging communities of missional theologians will be of both research and pragmatic …
Book Review: The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church, Darren Cronshaw
Book Review: The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church, Darren Cronshaw
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Means Of Evangelistic Growth: The First 300 Years, J. D. Payne
Means Of Evangelistic Growth: The First 300 Years, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The purpose of this study is to examine the various means, by which the gospel spread across the word throughout the first three hundred years of the Church’s existence. Though some biblical texts will be referenced, the primary focus of this study is upon the post-Apostolic, pre-Constantinian years. This study is descriptive in nature. Though contemporary secondary source literature will be consulted, I will draw predominantly from the historical documents written circa A.D. 100-300 and Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History.
Dominion! Kingdom Action Can Change The World, C. Peter Wagner
Dominion! Kingdom Action Can Change The World, C. Peter Wagner
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
If social transformation is what the Spirit seems to be saying to the churches today, we would expect that the Bible would support such an idea. Many will be asking the inevitable question: Is there a biblical theology to substantiate this?