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Articles 1351 - 1380 of 1620
Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
Equipping The Equippers : A Covenant Group Training Model For Pastors, Debra Kaye Wallace-Padgett
Equipping The Equippers : A Covenant Group Training Model For Pastors, Debra Kaye Wallace-Padgett
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Echo Boom : Developing Effective Ministry To Reach A New Generation In The Arkanasas Area Of The United Methodist Church, Lyndol L. Loyd
The Echo Boom : Developing Effective Ministry To Reach A New Generation In The Arkanasas Area Of The United Methodist Church, Lyndol L. Loyd
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Talkback Session With René Padilla (October 18, 2000), C. René Padilla
Talkback Session With René Padilla (October 18, 2000), C. René Padilla
ATS Conferences
No abstract provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Church Planting Programs Of Five Similar-Sized Denominations In The United States, Dennis Duane Powell
Church Planting Programs Of Five Similar-Sized Denominations In The United States, Dennis Duane Powell
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii
The Ancient Celtic Way Of Being And Doing Church For The Post-Modern West, George Hunter Iii
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr. George Hunter III brings his insight and scholarship to bear on the subject of “The Ancient Celtic Way of Being and Doing Church for the Post-Modern West.” This fascinating article about the growth of the church among Celtic peoples of 5th Century AD is sure to be discussed at length in the coming years.
Book Review: Anytime, Anywhere By William L. Turner, Win Arn
Book Review: Anytime, Anywhere By William L. Turner, Win Arn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey
Yoido Full Gospel Church, Joel Comiskey
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Yoido Full Gospel Church in Korea has been one of the main models of church growth for a number of years. Dr. Joel Comiskey presents what is likely the most thorough study of the actual attendance figures at this church ever completed. His findings and conclusions will surprise many readers and be an interesting case study for many church growth classes.
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.
What Types Of Churches Will People Stand In Line For In The 21st Century?, Russell Chandler
What Types Of Churches Will People Stand In Line For In The 21st Century?, Russell Chandler
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Noted journalist and author, Dr. Russell Chandler uses his broad understanding of churches to answer the question, “What Types of Churches Will People Stand in Line for in the 21st Century?” An award winning author, Dr. Chandler carefully discusses issues such as ethnicity and diversity, ages and stages, spirituality and experience, communication and collaboration, and branding and benefits.
Preaching For Discipleship In An Emerging Postmodern Culture, Paul D. Clines
Preaching For Discipleship In An Emerging Postmodern Culture, Paul D. Clines
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Resurrection Strategies For Urban Neighborhood Churches In The Wesleyan Holiness Tradition, Howard L. Olver
Resurrection Strategies For Urban Neighborhood Churches In The Wesleyan Holiness Tradition, Howard L. Olver
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
What Are The Main Boundaries For The Evangelical Church And How Can We Best Address Our Major Issues?, Elmer L. Towns
What Are The Main Boundaries For The Evangelical Church And How Can We Best Address Our Major Issues?, Elmer L. Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The following question will give direction to this paper. How far into the study of secular leadership can the church go to determine biblical church leadership (the John Maxwell leadership question)? How far into marketing can the church go to determine methods of communicating the church message (the George Barna marketing question)? How far can the church go in stretching its Sunday gathering to accommodate unsaved clientele (the Bill Hybels seeker question)? How far can the church go in heeding intuitive authority apart from biblical revelation (the C. Peter Wagner New Apostolic question)? How far can the church go in …
What Apostles And Prophets Taught Me About The Church, David Cannistraci
What Apostles And Prophets Taught Me About The Church, David Cannistraci
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
One of the most influential books in the last few years has been Dr. David Cannistraci’s The Gift of Apostle. Dr. Cannistraci’s article “New Apostolic Churches and Evangelical Theology” will answer some of the questions that may have been raised by it.
Developing A Twenty-First Century Church With Integration And Integrity, Eddie Gibbs
Developing A Twenty-First Century Church With Integration And Integrity, Eddie Gibbs
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The issue of millennial excitement and apprehension is principally concerned not with the calendar but with the culture, for it so happens that Western societies in general, and North America in particular, are experiencing cultural upheavals of gigantic proportions. These shifts are affecting every area of life, including government, business, the military, as well as the church.