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Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Gordon E. Penfold
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Gordon E. Penfold
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Evangelism And Social Action—Revisiting An Old Debate: Good News For Immigrants And Evangelicals Too, Norman G. Wilson
Evangelism And Social Action—Revisiting An Old Debate: Good News For Immigrants And Evangelicals Too, Norman G. Wilson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
How did evangelicals come to debate whether or not there is a connection between evangelism and social action in the first place? And why is this question so crucial regarding the ministry of evangelicals among immigrants? In this essay, I will address the character of this debate, call attention to the inadequacies of modernist theological responses, suggest ways in which postmodern evangelicals can provide a more adequate and biblically faithful approach, and explore its implications for ministry among immigrants.
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Bob Wenz
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Bob Wenz
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, J. D. Payne
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, J. D. Payne
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Evangelizing Pre-Christian People: A Thematic Perspective, George C. Hunter Iii
Evangelizing Pre-Christian People: A Thematic Perspective, George C. Hunter Iii
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
To reach pre-Christian people today, a church must create a culture of authentic conversation. This article represents a chapter of George C. Hunter's forthcoming book, The Apostolic Congregation: Church Growth Reconcetved for a New Generation (Abingdon, August 2009).
Insights From Communication Theories That Inform Ministry With Pre-Christian Hispanics In The Usa, Dan W. Dunn
Insights From Communication Theories That Inform Ministry With Pre-Christian Hispanics In The Usa, Dan W. Dunn
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article discerns insights from three communication theories to inform ministry with pre-Christian Hispanics in the USA. Pearce’sCoordinated Management of Meaning theory speaks of the coconstruction of social realities in diverse circumstances. Christians have experienced what it is to be diverse and yet through Jesus’ love be able to co-construct an identity that focuses on our shared commitmentto Him and His purposes. Combining our experience with insights from Pearce would equip us to contribute to the process of identity construction that Hispanics engage in. Baxter and Montgomery's Relational Dialectics Theory could guide congregations in helping families plot a course through …
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Darren Cronshaw
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Darren Cronshaw
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Kenneth E. Bickel
Book Review Of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating The Missional Church By Alan Hirsch, Kenneth E. Bickel
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
No abstract provided.
Evangelism Lessons Learned Abroad That Have Implications At Home, Tom Steffen
Evangelism Lessons Learned Abroad That Have Implications At Home, Tom Steffen
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This article will address my journey in evangelism among the Ifugao of the Philippines and years of consulting and teaching on the topic at home and abroad. It will seek to take the things I've learned in cross-cultural settings and demonstrate possible implications and applications for a postmodern, post- Christian, post-literate, post-denominational, post-commitment generation in the USA.
The Impact Of Size On The Growth And Development Of A Church, Gary L. Mcintosh
The Impact Of Size On The Growth And Development Of A Church, Gary L. Mcintosh
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
Churches operate differently depending on the size of the congregation. "Right sizing" the various ministries and processes of communicating, welcoming, training, involving, and a host of other activities is crucial for smooth operation, as well as increased growth of a church. As a church grows, it connot simply employ business as usual practices. Larger churches are not simply bigger versions of smaller churches. In reality, they are an entirely different structure that requires different operational procedures.
The Evolution Of Missional Church Characteristics, Derrick Lemons
The Evolution Of Missional Church Characteristics, Derrick Lemons
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
The missional church movement pivots on the statement that a church in mission is being sent out and called beyond to interact with the outside culture, share Christ, and serve the community (Barrett et al. x, Bevans and Schroeder 8-9). The history of the missional church movement provides an informative starting point for understanding how existing cultures should change to embrace these ideals.
Fit Churches Missionally Engaged, Phil Stevenson
Fit Churches Missionally Engaged, Phil Stevenson
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
This concept of church health and fitness has intrigued me. Is there a difference between a healthy church and a fit church? Might a church move from unhealthy to healthy, but fall short of fitness? If a church can be healthy, but not fit, what does that mean? How does a healthy church move toward fitness? Does a healthy church need to be fit in order to be effective? My short conclusion is that a church can be healthy but not fit. And just as in our physical being, fitness can enhance health. Therefore, healthy churches should move to fitness. …
Introduction Winter 2009, Alan Mcmahan
Introduction Winter 2009, Alan Mcmahan
Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
With this issue, I have assumed the General Editorship of the Journal under the new and vigorous sponsorship of the School of Intercultural Studies at Biola University. In the spirit of the Journal’s founding, the School of Intercultural Studies, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, has long been in the business of preparing men and women to cross the barriers that prevent people from hearing the good news of the gospel of Christ. Biola’s commitment to this task insures the continuation of the Journal into the future, a future that will bring many new opportunities for expansion and impact. This edition …