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The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 51, University Of Dayton. Marian Library
The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 51, University Of Dayton. Marian Library
Marian Library Newsletter
No abstract provided.
A Historical Analysis Of Howard Thurman's Theology Of Brotherly Love, Robert L. Marshall
A Historical Analysis Of Howard Thurman's Theology Of Brotherly Love, Robert L. Marshall
Seminary Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne
The Art Of Vision Casting For Church Multiplication, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
“A plan in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding draws it out.” Proverbs 20:5 (NASB). The writer of the above verse reminds us of the importance of having knowledge in regard to moving one’s plans out of the deep recesses of the heart to the surface to where those plans can be carried out. This proverb has much to say about casting a vision for multiplication. Casting, or drawing out that vision from the heart so that others will take ownership of that vision and work to carry it out, requires a discerning …
A Theology Of Methodology, Elmer L. Towns
A Theology Of Methodology, Elmer L. Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article presents an overview of the various schools of thought concerning Church Growth methods and programs.
Multiplying Churches In Every Ethos: Session Three Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran
Multiplying Churches In Every Ethos: Session Three Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In 1981, Donald McGavran presented a series of lectures at Manhattan Christian College. Over the next few journals, we will publish this series in a continuing effort to honor McGavran and his legacy of Church Growth Missiology. This is the second in the series. —Editor
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
Flowing out of the first Church Growth class for pastors and denominational leaders in the USA at the School of World Mission of Fuller Theological seminary , three organizations became the primary pipelines for communicating Church Growth theory to pastors and church leaders until the late 1990s—the Institute for American Church Growth, the Fuller Evangelistic Association, and the Fuller Seminary Doctor of Ministry program. Of the three, the Institute for American Church Growth presented the most consistent or pure form of McGavran’s church growth missiology.
Envisioning The Multi-Ethnic Church: A Biblical Mandate From The Book Of Ephesians, J. Mark Deymaz
Envisioning The Multi-Ethnic Church: A Biblical Mandate From The Book Of Ephesians, J. Mark Deymaz
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Increasingly, the next generation of church planters and reformers throughout America are envisioning local churches where men and women of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds can, indeed, worship God together as one. Yet for dreams to become reality, it is essential that growing interest in the multi-ethnic church be informed by sound theological, ecclesiological and soteriological reflection. The purpose of this article is to provide biblical justification and personal motivation for the growing number of innovators devoted to the establishment of multi-ethnic local churches throughout America and beyond. In addition, a fresh look at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians may …
The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue Nos. 49-50, University Of Dayton. Marian Library
The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue Nos. 49-50, University Of Dayton. Marian Library
Marian Library Newsletter
No abstract provided.
English Reformation Apocalypticism Foreshadowed In Lollard Sermons, Douglas Reinders
English Reformation Apocalypticism Foreshadowed In Lollard Sermons, Douglas Reinders
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
Our study primarily focuses on available Lollard sermon literature in an effort to buttress the argument that Lollard sermons and preaching cannot be ignored in a discussion about what influenced English Protestant apocalyptic thought of the sixteenth century. An examination of sermon literature, however, would not be complete without considering the questions of diffusion and to what extent Lollard teachings and sermons were diffused in England. This is done in a section devoted to the methods of dissemination. In a final section, the similarities between Lollard and English Protestant apocalypticism are examined.
Luther's Reformation Of Penance, Robin Korsch
Luther's Reformation Of Penance, Robin Korsch
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The history of the practice of penance from the early church to the dawn of the Reformation in the Western church is a rich story of continual change. The early church did not have a uniform doctrine and practice of penance and neither did the Western church even after Martin Luther's lifetime. The purpose of this paper is to study and explain the reasoning behind Luther's initial rejection of the Roman Catholic doctrine and practice of penance as found in various writings of Luther up until his 1520 work The Babylonian Captivity of the Church. It is the thesis of …
The Theological Roots, Vision, And Contribution Of The Church Growth Movement, George Hunter
The Theological Roots, Vision, And Contribution Of The Church Growth Movement, George Hunter
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In the 1970’s, Donald McGavran’s Church Growth movement emerged in the service of a powerful theological vision: to fulfill the ancient promise to Abraham—that all of the earth’s peoples would be blessed, and to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission—to reach, and make disciples, among the lost peoples of the earth. Church Growth’s people, however, have never “majored” in Constructive Theology. With most other Christians, we regard Christianity as a revealed (not an imagined) faith; most of us affirm the classical theology of the Church, with deep roots in the Scriptures and normative respect for the several ancient creeds. So Church Growth …
Being Ecumenical And Evangelical, Elmer Towns
Being Ecumenical And Evangelical, Elmer Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article looks at the nature of the ecumenical movement, specifically attempting to examine the differences between the ecumenical movement as represented in the National Council of Churches, and the evangelical movement as represented by the National Association of Evangelicals. Specifically, we are asking, “Can we be evangelical and ecumenical?” This article will show a difference between the “old ecumenical” movement represented by the National Council of Churches/World Council of Churches and the “new ecumenical” that is seen among evangelicals. It will show why the “old” has failed and is approaching bankruptcy and will demonstrate the growing strength of the …
The State Of The North American Church, Joel Comiskey
The State Of The North American Church, Joel Comiskey
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Barna, more than any other person, has diligently uncovered what is happening in the North American church scene through hard, factual research. This article combines Barna’s research, the research of others, and my own personal observations to paint a clearer picture of the North American church.
A Network Of Congregations: Congregation Size In The Church Of The Nazarene, Kenneth E. Crow
A Network Of Congregations: Congregation Size In The Church Of The Nazarene, Kenneth E. Crow
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Thinking of Nazarene congregations as an interdependent, mutually supportive network prompts a consideration of the value, contributions, and challenges of congregations in a variety of sizes and settings. This report examines elements of this network of churches, especially the nature and effects of congregation size.
Comparing Seneca's Ethics In Epistulae Morales To Those Of Paul In Romans, Peggy Vining
Comparing Seneca's Ethics In Epistulae Morales To Those Of Paul In Romans, Peggy Vining
Restoration Quarterly
Vining, Peggy (2005) "Comparing Seneca's Ethics in Epistulae Morales to Those of Paul in Romans," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 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.
The Challenges Of Poverty To The North American Church, Michael Landon
The Challenges Of Poverty To The North American Church, Michael Landon
Restoration Quarterly
Landon, Michael (2005) "The Challenges of Poverty to the North American Church,"Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 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.
For God So Loved The Cosmos: The Good News, Ecology And Christian Ethics, Duane Barron
For God So Loved The Cosmos: The Good News, Ecology And Christian Ethics, Duane Barron
Restoration Quarterly
Barron, Duane (2005) "For God So Loved the Cosmos: The Good News, Ecology and Christian Ethics," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 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.
Moving From Church Growth To Kingdom Growth, Reggie Mcneal
Moving From Church Growth To Kingdom Growth, Reggie Mcneal
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article examines the shift from church growth to kingdom growth. It includes some theological reflection on the mission of the church and the kingdom of God. We take a look at some demographic challenges of the kingdom era, largely as it relates to globalization and urbanization in a global context. We also note some of the shifts that church leaders must make, from perspectives to behaviors to ministry scorecard redesign.
“The Winnable World”: Session Two Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran
“The Winnable World”: Session Two Manhattan Christian College, October 1981, Donald Mcgavran
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In 1981, Donald McGavran presented a series of lectures at Manhattan Christian College. Over the next few journals, we will publish this series in a continuing effort to honor McGavran and his legacy of Church Growth Missiology. This is the second in the series.
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Duane Kelderman, John D. Witvliet, Arie C. Leder, Emily R. Brink
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum, Duane Kelderman, John D. Witvliet, Arie C. Leder, Emily R. Brink
Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )
Reflection on Worship Space Matters
3 - Embracing Tensions: The Story of How the Seminary Chapel Renovation Project Became an Occasion for Christian Formation by Duane Kelderman
5 - How Space Matters by John D. Witvliet
7 - Questions on Worship Space Edited by John D. Witvliet
8 - Well-Designed Walls Make for Good Christian Worship by Arie C. Leder
10 - Worship Around the World by Emily R. Brink
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12 - Continuing Education
13 - Making Connections
14 - News
A Wesleyan Understanding Of Proper Self-Love In The Sanctified Life, Kevin Twain Lowery
A Wesleyan Understanding Of Proper Self-Love In The Sanctified Life, Kevin Twain Lowery
Faculty Scholarship – Theology
In Wesleyan theology, Christian perfection (i.e. the life of holiness) entails the fulfillment of the Love Commandments. Holiness is neither pride nor self-loathing, for it requires proper self-esteem. It is the fulfillment of the Love Commandments. Wesley referred to Christian perfection as “love expelling sin,” and we should return to the basic premise that holiness is, first and foremost, loving God supremely and loving others as we love ourselves.
Moral Purity And Moral Progress: The Tension Between Assurance And Perfection In Kant And Wesley, Kevin Twain Lowery
Moral Purity And Moral Progress: The Tension Between Assurance And Perfection In Kant And Wesley, Kevin Twain Lowery
Faculty Scholarship – Theology
The quest for perfection can undermine one's sense of assurance, since it requires some dissatisfaction with one's present state. For Kant, assurance is based on our continual moral progress, but divine assistance is required to overcome our radically evil nature. Still, we must merit this assistance, and this seemingly precludes the type of moral purity Kant asserts. Wesley offers a more robust resolution by upholding justification by faith and by recognizing love as the chief moral motive. Once we have assurance that our sins are forgiven, we respond by loving God in return, and this motivates us to pursue perfection.
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Transition From Church Growth To Church Health, Philip Walker
The Transition From Church Growth To Church Health, Philip Walker
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
When I have taught Church Growth principles I have found it helpful to look at Acts 2:41-47 and the variety of growth types indicated in these verses. You will find: Growing up in verse 42, individuals growing into a mature relationship with God; Growing together in verse 44, in great generosity and spiritual gifts; Growing out in verse 47a, into the community; Growing more in verse 47b, as the numbers increase. The problem has been that Church Growth thinking has been caricatured as relating only to the last of these, although a careful reading of the Church Growth books shows …
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Eating, Drinking, Sending: Reflections On The Juxtaposition Of Law And Event In The Eucharist, Dirk G. Lange
Eating, Drinking, Sending: Reflections On The Juxtaposition Of Law And Event In The Eucharist, Dirk G. Lange
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
God Is A God Who Bears: Intensifying Schroeder's Critique Of Barth By Way Of Bonhoeffer's Confession Of Christ, Gary M. Simpson
God Is A God Who Bears: Intensifying Schroeder's Critique Of Barth By Way Of Bonhoeffer's Confession Of Christ, Gary M. Simpson
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
2005 - 87th Annual Bible Lectureship, "Since You Have Been Risen With Christ", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christianity University
2005 - 87th Annual Bible Lectureship, "Since You Have Been Risen With Christ", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christianity University
Lectureship and Summit Programs
No abstract provided.
Judgment, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Judgment, Lawrence E. Frizzell D.Phil.
Reverend Lawrence E. Frizzell, S.T.L., S.S.L., D.Phil.
Bibical definition and etymology of "judgment."