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Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
How To Play, Amos R. Wells
Deeper Yet: Meditations For The Quiet Hour, Clarence E. Eberman
Deeper Yet: Meditations For The Quiet Hour, Clarence E. Eberman
Books
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Urban Apologetics: Why The Gospel Is Good News For The City By Christopher W. Brooks, Paul M. Gould
Book Review: Urban Apologetics: Why The Gospel Is Good News For The City By Christopher W. Brooks, Paul M. Gould
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Wheel Model: Catalyzing Sustainable Church Multiplication Movements By Frank Schattner, Ariel Lee
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Church Growth Before Mcgavran: The Methodological Parallels Of John Wesley, Bob Whitesel
Church Growth Before Mcgavran: The Methodological Parallels Of John Wesley, Bob Whitesel
Great Commission Research Journal
This article will look at methodological parallels between John B. Wesley and Donald A. McGavran. The influence of both men arose during similar social shifts that were accompanied by a perception of ecclesial apathy. Parallels will be demonstrated in McGavran’s principles of 1) conversion as a priority, 2) effective evangelism as a process model, 3) the danger of redemption and lift, 4) the importance of multiplication, and 5) pragmatism in methodology. A final section will look at the legacy of these two men and will suggest how identification can help retain focus on principles rather than on contextually-bound tactics.
Book Review: The Ten Most Influential Churches Of The Past Century: How They Impact You Today By Elmer L. Towns, Anthony Svajda
Book Review: The Ten Most Influential Churches Of The Past Century: How They Impact You Today By Elmer L. Towns, Anthony Svajda
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
A Biblical And Relevant Way To Reach Young Adults, Matthew Costner
A Biblical And Relevant Way To Reach Young Adults, Matthew Costner
Great Commission Research Journal
The church’s influence in America and the world is decreasing, yet America and the world’s population is on the rise. What is the church to do? Church planting is not fixing the problem, and neither are the currently existing model churches. The only way to turn around America’s church is the only method the Bible recommends—discipleship. In this article, you will see that the best way to reach young adults is not by flashy programs, the best worship, or by dropping a denomination’s name from the church title. The best way to reach young adults is by using the younger …
Prayer: A Key Component To Planting Or Revitalizing A Church, William J. Ingram
Prayer: A Key Component To Planting Or Revitalizing A Church, William J. Ingram
Great Commission Research Journal
This article examines prayer from a biblical and theological perspective as it relates to turning around or revitalizing declining or plateaued churches and offers practical insights into starting an intercessory prayer ministry at the local church.
Book Review: Tens Steps For Church Growth By Donald A. Mcgavran And Winfield C. Arn, Ken Pierce
Book Review: Tens Steps For Church Growth By Donald A. Mcgavran And Winfield C. Arn, Ken Pierce
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Citizens In Training, Amos R. Wells
A Daily Message For Christian Endeavorers A Book For The Quiet Hour For The Prayer Meeting And For The Birthday, Mrs. Francis E. Clark, Rev. Francis E. Clark
A Daily Message For Christian Endeavorers A Book For The Quiet Hour For The Prayer Meeting And For The Birthday, Mrs. Francis E. Clark, Rev. Francis E. Clark
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No abstract provided.
Unrealized Expectations : A History Of Christian Union Mission And World Gospel Mission's Work Among The Nembi And Melpa People Of Papua New Guinea, Ruth Ann Tipton
Unrealized Expectations : A History Of Christian Union Mission And World Gospel Mission's Work Among The Nembi And Melpa People Of Papua New Guinea, Ruth Ann Tipton
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
On The Highway, Ella N. Wood
A Bible Year: A Course In Bible - Reading, Completing The Entire Bible In One Year; With Daily Suggestions For Mediation And For Further Study, Amos R. Wells
Books
No abstract provided.
The Upward Look: Including The Book Formerly Published Under The Title, "Golden Rule Meditaitons," With Prayers For Each Day Of A Month, Amos R. Wells
The Upward Look: Including The Book Formerly Published Under The Title, "Golden Rule Meditaitons," With Prayers For Each Day Of A Month, Amos R. Wells
Books
No abstract provided.
The Junior Text - Book: A Manual Of Questions And Answers On Junior Christian Endeavor Work For Superintendents And Members Of Junior Societies Of Christian Endeavor, Amos R. Wells
Books
No abstract provided.
How To Work, Amos R. Wells
The Francis E. Clark Year - Book A Collection Of Living Paragraphs From Addresses, Books, And Magazine Articles By The Founder Of The Young People's Society Of Christian Endeavor, John R. Clements
Books
No abstract provided.
The Gospel Of Out Of Doors, Francis E. Clark
The Living Bible: A Course Of Bible - Reading, Covering The Entire Bible, A Chapter A Day, With A Personal Devotional Mediation On Each Chapter, Amos R. Wells
Books
No abstract provided.
The Great Secret, Francis Edward Clark D.D.
Ii. Timothy 2: 15 A Course Of Study In Personal Work, Howard W. Pope
Ii. Timothy 2: 15 A Course Of Study In Personal Work, Howard W. Pope
Books
No abstract provided.
A Treasure Of Hymns: Brief Biographies Of One Hundred And Twenty Leading Hymn - Writers, With Their Best Hymns, Amos R. Wells
A Treasure Of Hymns: Brief Biographies Of One Hundred And Twenty Leading Hymn - Writers, With Their Best Hymns, Amos R. Wells
Books
No abstract provided.
Help For The Tempted, And That Means All Of Us, Amos R. Wells
Help For The Tempted, And That Means All Of Us, Amos R. Wells
Books
No abstract provided.
What Is Your Main Business?, George G. Hunter Iii
What Is Your Main Business?, George G. Hunter Iii
Great Commission Research Journal
In chapter one of his forthcoming book, Christianity’s Main Business, George Hunter recalls the question that Peter Drucker advised leaders of all types of organizations (including churches) to ask, repeatedly, “What is our main business?” Hunter distinguishes between what church leaders typically say (and believe) is their main business, and their actual main business as revealed by their data—from budgets, to time expenditure, to interview data. He then unpacks the “top ten” themes he found driving most local churches. Hunter contends that Christianity’s mission to the world was supposed to be Christianity’s main business, and, drawing from N. T. Wright, …
Was Wesley An Anglican? Implications For Mission, John Marsh
Was Wesley An Anglican? Implications For Mission, John Marsh
Great Commission Research Journal
John Wesley, in his own mind, lived and died an Anglican. He was an Anglican in his theology but deviated in his missional activity and this contributed to him moving away ecclesiastically. He gave primacy to his theology of justification by faith and this was driven by a personal “awakening” into missional activity. Wesley’s frustration at the lack of preaching opportunities led to successful itinerancy. Resulting missional growth necessitated a developing ecclesiology of societies, lay preachers, the Methodist conference, and eventually irregular ordinations. Wesley’s subordination of ecclesiological organization to theological and missiological demands may have something to teach today’s church.
Mcgavran’S Early Years, Gary L. Mcintosh
Mcgavran’S Early Years, Gary L. Mcintosh
Great Commission Research Journal
Donald McGavran was born in 1897. This article covers the years from his birth until 1923 when he and Mary McGavran sailed to India. His early life as the child of missionaries, his secondary education in the United States, service in WWI, college education at Butler University, seminary days at Yale Divinity School, and masters work at the College of Mission are presented.
Why Are We Here? Harvest Theology, Search Theology, And Christ’S Vision For Redemption, Gordon E. Penfold
Why Are We Here? Harvest Theology, Search Theology, And Christ’S Vision For Redemption, Gordon E. Penfold
Great Commission Research Journal
Varying voices cry out for attention concerning how churches should engage the culture and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this article, attention will be given to understanding what Donald McGavran called Harvest Theology and Search Theology, as well as the biblical foundations for theology and authority. This work also describes the key role that vision plays in church transformation and further explores how Search Theology and Harvest Theology measure up to Christ’s vision for ministry and to the Great Commission. The article concludes with a plea to pastors and congregations urging them to fulfill Christ’s vision …
Book Review: Organic Mentoring: A Mentor’S Guide To Relationships With Next Generation Women By Sue Edwards And Barbara Neumann, Grace S. Morris
Book Review: Organic Mentoring: A Mentor’S Guide To Relationships With Next Generation Women By Sue Edwards And Barbara Neumann, Grace S. Morris
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members Of Your Church By Nelson Searcy With Jennifer Dykes Henson, William J. Ingram
Book Review: Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests Into Fully Engaged Members Of Your Church By Nelson Searcy With Jennifer Dykes Henson, William J. Ingram
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.