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Full-Text Articles in Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Developing And Implementing A Christian Marriage Enrichment Program For Chinese Immigrants, David J. Wu
Developing And Implementing A Christian Marriage Enrichment Program For Chinese Immigrants, David J. Wu
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Corne And Crucifixes: An Analysis Of Animistic Elements In Italian Folk Catholicism, Raymond K. Smith
Corne And Crucifixes: An Analysis Of Animistic Elements In Italian Folk Catholicism, Raymond K. Smith
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Assessing Marital Closeness Of Christian Married Couples Through Communication Instruction In The Local Church, Nina Lagreeta Davis Conner
Assessing Marital Closeness Of Christian Married Couples Through Communication Instruction In The Local Church, Nina Lagreeta Davis Conner
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Developing Visionary, Transformational Leadership Within The Southern New Jersey Annual Conference, Lewis James Hiserote
Developing Visionary, Transformational Leadership Within The Southern New Jersey Annual Conference, Lewis James Hiserote
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Tell Me The Stories: A Curriculum For Confirmation, Matthew Christopher Atha
Tell Me The Stories: A Curriculum For Confirmation, Matthew Christopher Atha
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Four Generations And Visionary Change : A Case Study Of Canyon First United Methodist Greater Unity In The Midst Of Sixty-Seven Percent Growth, Richard J. Bales
Four Generations And Visionary Change : A Case Study Of Canyon First United Methodist Greater Unity In The Midst Of Sixty-Seven Percent Growth, Richard J. Bales
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Nominations And Personnel Committee As A Tool For Laity Activation Within United Methodist Congregations Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference, Charles Ray Smith
The Nominations And Personnel Committee As A Tool For Laity Activation Within United Methodist Congregations Of The Alabama-West Florida Conference, Charles Ray Smith
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Turnaround United Methodist Churches In The California-Nevada Annual Conference, David Lewis Samelson
Turnaround United Methodist Churches In The California-Nevada Annual Conference, David Lewis Samelson
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Taming Technology: Harnessing The Power Of Computers In The Ministry Of The Church, C. Milton Lowe
Taming Technology: Harnessing The Power Of Computers In The Ministry Of The Church, C. Milton Lowe
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
An Evaluation Of Faith-Sharing Training In A United Methodist Congregation, Glenn Lewis Myers Jr.
An Evaluation Of Faith-Sharing Training In A United Methodist Congregation, Glenn Lewis Myers Jr.
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Responses From Christian A. Schwarz To Simpson's Review Of Natural Church Development, Daniel E. Simpson
Responses From Christian A. Schwarz To Simpson's Review Of Natural Church Development, Daniel E. Simpson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
How To Lead A Church Through Major Change: A Road Map For Successful Innovation, Jim Egli
How To Lead A Church Through Major Change: A Road Map For Successful Innovation, Jim Egli
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Internal Barriers To The Evangelization Of Generation X, Kevin R. O'Brien
Internal Barriers To The Evangelization Of Generation X, Kevin R. O'Brien
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The High Efficiency Church, Joseph Higginbotham
The High Efficiency Church, Joseph Higginbotham
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: The Interventionist By Lyle Schaller, R. Daniel Reeves
Book Review: The Interventionist By Lyle Schaller, R. Daniel Reeves
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Natural Church Development: A Guide To Eight Essential Qualities Of Healthy Churches By Christian Schwarz, Daniel E. Simpson
Book Review: Natural Church Development: A Guide To Eight Essential Qualities Of Healthy Churches By Christian Schwarz, Daniel E. Simpson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Study Of The Structure Of James, Takahito Iwagami
A Study Of The Structure Of James, Takahito Iwagami
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Narrative Function Of The Exalted Jesus As A Character In The Book Of Acts, Daniel R. Meyer
The Narrative Function Of The Exalted Jesus As A Character In The Book Of Acts, Daniel R. Meyer
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
From Eschatology To Ethics : Approaching Paul's Collection For Jerusalem, Bart Burdette Bruehler
From Eschatology To Ethics : Approaching Paul's Collection For Jerusalem, Bart Burdette Bruehler
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Toward An Understanding Of Celibacy In A Christian Context For The Twenty-First Century, Marilyn Iva Elliott
Toward An Understanding Of Celibacy In A Christian Context For The Twenty-First Century, Marilyn Iva Elliott
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Trinitarian Revisioning Of The Wesleyan Doctrine Of Christian Perfection, Glen Ashley O'Brien
A Trinitarian Revisioning Of The Wesleyan Doctrine Of Christian Perfection, Glen Ashley O'Brien
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Holiness And The Christian Life In The Theology Of Martin Luther And John Calvin, John Hamilton Weston
Holiness And The Christian Life In The Theology Of Martin Luther And John Calvin, John Hamilton Weston
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The First Principle Of Life : Thomistic Dualism And Current Issues In The Mind-Body Debate, David Alan Reed
The First Principle Of Life : Thomistic Dualism And Current Issues In The Mind-Body Debate, David Alan Reed
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Church Growth, Numbers, And Record Keeping, John W. Ellas
Church Growth, Numbers, And Record Keeping, John W. Ellas
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Counting disciples, tracking trends, and keeping good records have all been criticized aspects of the Church Growth Movement since its founding. While several writers have spoken to these criticisms over the years, the article, “Church Growth, Numbers, and Record Keeping” by Dr. John W. Ellas is one of the best responses ever written. He carefully presents the biblical foundations, answers the major criticisms, and offers six values for counting disciples.
Cell Or Small Group Ministry: An Essential Foundation For Christian Education, Discipleship, Leadership Development, And Church Growth, J. Gregory Lawson
Cell Or Small Group Ministry: An Essential Foundation For Christian Education, Discipleship, Leadership Development, And Church Growth, J. Gregory Lawson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Small group ministry continues to be actively promoted as a key aspect of church growth in every culture. Dr. Gregory Lawson expounds on the continuing need for small groups in “Cell or Small Group Ministry: An Essential Foundation for Christian Education, Discipleship, Leadership Development, and Church Growth.” His article reminds us once again of the impact cells have on evangelism, pastoral care, and spiritual growth.
Historical Clarity: Disciple-Making And The Church Growth Movement, Robert D. Hooper
Historical Clarity: Disciple-Making And The Church Growth Movement, Robert D. Hooper
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The Church Growth Movement relies heavily on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) for much of its passion and theological foundation. Yet there is confusion among various writers in the movement as to what specifically the command to “make disciples” implies. Dr. Robert Hopper wrestles with this issue in his article “Historical Clarity: Disciple-Making and the Church Growth Movement.”
Frank C. Laubach And The Challenge Of Literary Evangelism, J. Gregory Lawson
Frank C. Laubach And The Challenge Of Literary Evangelism, J. Gregory Lawson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article reviews the legacy of Frank Charles Laubach (1884-1970). Laubach pioneered an evangelistic approach often called “literary evangelism” whereby churches taught illiterate peoples to read and thereby witnessed for Christ. This approach has been effectively used on the mission field and may be an effective way to win people to Christ in the urban centers of North America. Laubach believed that a church should teach numerous kinds of illiterates (people groups), i.e., illiterate adults, foreign peoples, school drop-outs, children needing remedial reading, prisoners, and juvenile delinquents. Many of these people groups are found in our cities.
Church Planting In The Urban Setting: The Key To Reaching America, Elmer L. Towns
Church Planting In The Urban Setting: The Key To Reaching America, Elmer L. Towns
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr. Elmer Towns discusses the biblical mandate for reaching entire cities for Christ. And, after carefully outlining the challenges of completing this task, he offers thoughts on developing a strategy for urban church planting. This article is from his address at the American Society for Church Growth meetings held in Orlando, FL, in November 1997.
Theological Clarity: Disciple-Making And The New Testament, Robert D. Hooper
Theological Clarity: Disciple-Making And The New Testament, Robert D. Hooper
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article will challenge your thinking about McGavran’s view of disciple-making and provide fresh insight into the process of making disciples today.
Multiple Services And Your Church’S Future, Donald E. Ross
Multiple Services And Your Church’S Future, Donald E. Ross
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Multiple worship services are a topic of consideration among most churches today. Some churches offer numerous services throughout the week, while others continue to struggle with the need for more than one. Dr. Donald E. Ross, Senior Pastor of North Seattle Christian Fellowship, shares six reasons for beginning a new worship service and a few insights on how to do it from his own ministry.