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Full-Text Articles in Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
How To Grow A Church In The Twenty-First Century, Gary L. Mcintosh
How To Grow A Church In The Twenty-First Century, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article presents a summary of church growth principles for a new generation of church leaders. The writer’s basic premise is that church growth principles, rightly understood, still offer the best help in how to grow a church.
Repositioning Paul’S Missionary Band In A Postmodern World: A Case For Culture-Bridging, Missional Teams As The Heart And Soul Of The 21st Century Church, R. Daniel Reeves
Repositioning Paul’S Missionary Band In A Postmodern World: A Case For Culture-Bridging, Missional Teams As The Heart And Soul Of The 21st Century Church, R. Daniel Reeves
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article adds to our continuing quest to understand how to minister effectively in a postmodern culture.
Book Review: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean And Hispanic Perspectives By Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Barry Leach
Book Review: Diverse Worship: African-American, Caribbean And Hispanic Perspectives By Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Barry Leach
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Emerging Trends For Effective Ministry In The 21st Century, Bill Easum
Emerging Trends For Effective Ministry In The 21st Century, Bill Easum
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article challenges the reader to consider the “wormhole” effect on church growth.
Theological Research Toward Church Growth: A Denominational Model, Matt Queen
Theological Research Toward Church Growth: A Denominational Model, Matt Queen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is a theological investigation into Southern Baptist evangelism.
Lost In America: Helping Your Friends Find Their Way Home, Tom Clegg, Warren Bird
Lost In America: Helping Your Friends Find Their Way Home, Tom Clegg, Warren Bird
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Tom Clegg and Warren Bird have teamed together to write a thought provoking new book Lost in America. Chapter Two of their new book is excerpted here and presents “Seven Deadly Statistics” that will cause most of us to think twice about what is taking place in evangelism in North America.
The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier
The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is the presidential lecture given at the American Society for Church Growth meetings in November 1999. In his article, Dr. Rainer shares some of his cutting edge research regarding effective evangelistic churches. His insights are extremely helpful for those consulting with churches in the area of evangelism.
Innovative Ways To Plant Churches In The 21st Century, Robert E. Logan
Innovative Ways To Plant Churches In The 21st Century, Robert E. Logan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Church planting has taken on different dimensions and forms in the last decade. “Innovative Ways to Plant Churches in the 21st Century” by Dr. Robert Logan is a quick overview of some creative ways church planting has recently taken place. Fortunately, Dr. Logan goes beyond simple description and summarizes important principles for effective church planting in the coming decade.
The Evangelistic Conversation In An Increasingly Postmodern America, Will Mcraney
The Evangelistic Conversation In An Increasingly Postmodern America, Will Mcraney
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article looks at postmodernism and its impact on church growth. “The Evangelistic Conversion in an Increasingly Postmodern America” will aid you to understand the new ministry context in which we seek to reach people for Christ.
New Wineskins: With What Materials? A Theology Of New Wineskins For The 21st Century, Howard A. Syder
New Wineskins: With What Materials? A Theology Of New Wineskins For The 21st Century, Howard A. Syder
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Dr. Howard Snyder’s article on “New Wineskins: With What Materials?” focuses on developing “A Theology of New Wineskins for the 21st Century.” In his thoughtful article, he demonstrates his skill at historical reflection as he points to helpful and unhelpful places to develop our ecclesiology.
Church Growth Viewed “Through A Glass Darkly”, Eddie Gibbs
Church Growth Viewed “Through A Glass Darkly”, Eddie Gibbs
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
In the Spring of 2000, Dr. Eddie Gibbs was installed in the Donald McGavran Chair of Church Growth at Fuller School of World Mission. His appointment followed the retirement of C. Peter Wagner from the chair in 1999. At his installation, Dr. Gibbs presented a paper, “Church Growth Viewed ‘Through a Glass Darkly,’” which is reprinted as the lead article in this issue of the JASCG.
Book Review: Aquachurch: Essential Leadership Arts For Piloting Your Church In Today’S Fluid Culture By Leonard Sweet, Dan Russell
Book Review: Aquachurch: Essential Leadership Arts For Piloting Your Church In Today’S Fluid Culture By Leonard Sweet, Dan Russell
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Americanization Of The Church Growth Movement, David Lowell Cook
The Americanization Of The Church Growth Movement, David Lowell Cook
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This is a historical review of how church growth theory and theology have spread throughout the United States.
Index 1990-2000 Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Index 1990-2000 Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
2000 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
2000 Church Growth Consultant Directory, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Spontaneous Generation: Lessons From The Jesus Movement For Today, Alvin L. Reid
The Spontaneous Generation: Lessons From The Jesus Movement For Today, Alvin L. Reid
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
About The Ascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
About The Ascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
A Response To Chuck Van Engen’S “Is The Church For Everyone?”, Tom Steffen
A Response To Chuck Van Engen’S “Is The Church For Everyone?”, Tom Steffen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Is The Church For Everyone? Planting Multi-Ethnic Congregations In North America, Chuck Van Engen
Is The Church For Everyone? Planting Multi-Ethnic Congregations In North America, Chuck Van Engen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
The Church’S One Foundation, Part Two: What Apostles Have, C. Peter Wagner
The Church’S One Foundation, Part Two: What Apostles Have, C. Peter Wagner
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Introduction Jascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Introduction Jascg Summer 2000, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.