Church and Denominational Growth
Author: David A. Roozen
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9780687159048
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: David A. Roozen
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9780687159048
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2010-06-01
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 0310872154
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What exactly is the Church Growth movement? This timely volume in the Counterpoints series addresses the history of the movement that has become such an enormous shaping force on the Western church today, and it explores--in a roundtable forum of leading voices--five main perspectives on the classic Church Growth movement: Effective Evangelism View - presented by Elmer Towns Gospel in Our Culture View - presented by Craig Van Gelder Centrist View - presented by Charles Van Engen Reformist View - presented by Gailyn Van Rheenan Renewal View - presented by Howard Snyder Each view is first presented by its proponent, then critiqued by the co-contributors. The interactive and fair-minded format allows the reader to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw informed, personal conclusions. Evaluating the Church Growth Movement concludes with reflections by three seasoned pastors who have grappled with the practical implications of Church Growth. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 1998-09-01
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 1433669463
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Church Growth Movement has divided devout Christians. Even though Rainer is an advocate, his aim here is to present an objective view of the movement--its history, the theology associated with it, and the principles which seem to separate churches that grow from those that don't.
Author: C. Peter Wagner
Publisher:
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 9780842302876
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Trends among the world's 20 largest churches; The local church as a church planting base; Church growth and the Holy Spirit; Using computers to support church growth; Who's who in church growth.
Author: Christian Schwarz
Publisher:
Published: 2019-08-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780998702124
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Revised introductory brochure for Natural Church Development
Author: McGavran Dona
Publisher: William Carey Library
Published: 1977-05
Total Pages: 534
ISBN-13: 9780878087020
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Dean M. Kelley
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780865542242
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Elmer L. Towns
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 1998-08-01
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13: 1433674947
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A growing church is a living church, but much of the attention in church growth today is focused on making big churches bigger. This encouraging new book shows members of small and medium-sized congregations how to revive and expand their ministries as well. Churches of every size tend to plateau in attendance and never break free of their self-imposed limitations or 'growth barriers'. This book gives detailed, practical instructions for breaking through those barriers to new levels of impact and service in the community. The EveryChurch Guide to Growth rallies church leaders and members to develop plans for strength and solid growth in the future.
Author: Dr. George G. Hunter III
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2010-09-01
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 1426720076
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A church in the heart of Manhattan and a congregation among the Inuit people of Northern Canada would seem to have little in common with one another. Yet in one way they are surprisingly similar: They are both apostolic congregations, churches whose every program exists for the purpose of presenting the gospel to non-Christians, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. What is the secret of churches like these; how have they learned to make evangelism central to everything they do? In studying apostolic congregations around the world, George G. Hunter III has discovered a set of perspectives and practices that they all share. With the passion and insight for which he is so well known, Hunter demonstrates how your congregation can learn to focus on the one thing that most matters: bringing people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
Author: Richard L. Reising
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781441200310
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Over 90 percent of all Christian churches in the United States have fewer than 200 members. While they vary in shape, size, ethnicity, and denomination, they have one thing in common: the desire to grow. So why is it that some churches fail to grow for years, while other congregations in the same community increase exponentially? The problem, says church marketing authority Richard Reising, is that most churches should not be doing promotion. Instead, they should focus on the preparation that will make members eager to invite others. In ChurchMarketing 101®, he demystifies basic marketing principles for the church, evaluates them against biblical principles, and illustrates how simple changes can remove roadblocks that hinder members from reaching out. Reising's simple yet insightful approach will be invaluable to pastors and ministry leaders from churches of all denominations and styles.