Church Planting Thresholds

Author : Clint Clifton
Publisher : Lulu Publishing Services
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Church development, New
ISBN : 1483452743

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Church Planting Thresholds by Clint Clifton Pdf

Have you ever considered the incredible odds against Christianity? Over two thousand years ago, the self-proclaimed Son of God and His band of disciples first preached the Gospel in a small Roman province. From there, the Good News spread north, south, east, and west. It crossed oceans, climbed mountains, and traveled horseback and footpath over every imaginable terrain. Within just a few generations Christianity grew from an obscure regional uprising into a worldwide movement through the multiplication of local churches. Church Planting Thresholds explores both the why's and how's of church planting, providing "Thresholds" that serve as progress mileposts along the church planting journey. This simple guide will encourage ordinary Christians as they seek to fulfill the Great Commission through planting churches. - back cover.

Author : Clint Clifton
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985441845

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Church Planting Thresholds by Clint Clifton Pdf

Have you ever considered the incredible odds against Christianity? Over two thousand years ago, the self-proclaimed Son of God and His band of disciples first preached the Gospel in a small Roman province. From there, the Good News spread north, south, east, and west. It crossed oceans, climbed mountains, and traveled on horseback and footpath over every imaginable terrain. Within just a few generations Christianity grew from an obscure, regional uprising into a worldwide movement through the multiplication of local churches. Church Planting Thresholds explores both the why's and the how's of church planting, providing "Thresholds" that serve as progress mileposts along the church planting journey. This simple guide will encourage ordinary Christians as they seek to fulfill the Great Commission through planting churches.

Author : Clint Clifton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692807799

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Church Planting Primer by Clint Clifton Pdf

Church history teaches us that church planting is the means by which the Gospel spreads throughout the world. The Book of Acts reveals to us how Christianity rapidly changed from a regional uprising to a worldwide movement through the multiplication of small churches. Today, with more than 80% of evangelical churches in America plateauing or declining and more than 9,000 churches closing annually, new churches are desperately needed. This is an introduction to church planting that will provide a biblical-rationale for planting new churches, as well as practical next steps that anyone can take to get involved in the work of church planting and fulfilling the Great Commission!

Author : Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441214569

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The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting by Aubrey Malphurs Pdf

Most books on church planting offer a model for churches to replicate--usually one that is tied to a particular style, generation, or demographic. But what churches really need is a process that is flexible, not bound to a particular time or current fad. In The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting, trusted author and church-planting expert Aubrey Malphurs shares the basic steps any church planter will need, regardless of his or her generation now or in the future. These steps include establishing values, mission, vision, and strategy reaching the community making disciples recruiting a team determining location and facilities raising money for the ministry With instant practical takeaway based on proven techniques, this book will be invaluable to any church planter.

Author : Brian Bloye,Amy Bloye
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310494553

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It's Personal by Brian Bloye,Amy Bloye Pdf

A challenging and encouraging manual for day-to-day life in ministry written specifically for couples who want to do more than survive the process of church planting and leadership—who want to actually thrive and grow in faith together as a family. Though we may feel like we can't show it, every aspect of planting a church is personal. Church planters and those in ministry leadership roles give so much to starting and growing healthy, thriving churches that when some people inevitably criticize the church, or leave altogether, it's hard not to take it personally. Brian and Amy Bloye know firsthand the emotional and relational toll that planting churches can take. In It's Personal—part of the Exponential series, inspiring and equipping next-generation church planters—the Bloye's get personal about finding the right balance of family and ministry. Planting a church is more than a ministry—it's a calling that touches every aspect of your life in very personal ways. With intimacy and wisdom, Brian and Amy discuss topics like: How to protect your marriage while planting a church. How to respond to growth and change. How to lead well while still maintaining space and time for family. How to know when it’s becoming too personal. With a forward by Andy Stanley, It's Personal will challenge and encourage you to avoid some of the pitfalls of planting a church and be equipped to build both strong and prevailing ministries, and healthy marriages and families. Each chapter includes interviews with church-planting couples who share their personal joys and struggles, giving you authentic insight into the issues families face when planting a church.

Author : Tom Bennardo
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310101000

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The Honest Guide to Church Planting by Tom Bennardo Pdf

Church planting has become a cottage industry. National conferences, hip planting organizations, and all-in-one resource kits celebrate the thrill of pioneering a church and inspire visions of glorious victories. Yet few who respond to the call are warned what they'll actually encounter: the relentless opposition they'll endure; the eventual scattering of their entire core group; the failure of their tried-and-true, field-tested system. Here's the dirty little secret of church planting: the roadside is strewn with casualties. Many have closed their churches. Some left ministry permanently. Others abandoned the faith altogether. Church planting is at once the greatest and most grueling ministry work on earth. This book is for those toiling in the trenches, those about to bail out, and those considering jumping in. It's for the church planters laboring and struggling, seeing little movement, and wondering what they're doing wrong or why God is failing them. It's also for mother churches, planting organizations, and denominations, as a challenge to rethink and re-calibrate the way they approach and measure planting endeavors. The Honest Guide to Church Planting is a fresh and candid conversation about the challenges and joys of planting new churches. Tom Bennardo speaks the truth so that those involved in church planting can embrace a more accurate and realistic picture of what planting a church is really like; one that not only enables them to survive, but to thrive in this wondrous work.

Author : James R. Nikkel
Publisher : Kindred Productions
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Church development, New
ISBN : 1553067347

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Church Planting Road Map by James R. Nikkel Pdf

Author : Tom Jones
Publisher : College Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0899004903

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Church Planting from the Ground Up by Tom Jones Pdf

Church Planting from the Ground Up is a visionary guide for the critical task of new church multiplication. Share in the wisdom of these field-tested veterans as you gain insight from their stories, practical ideas, and real-world experiences. Book jacket.

Author : Sean Benesh
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608999439

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Metrospiritual by Sean Benesh Pdf

Metrospiritual: The Geography of Church Planting is about church planting in the city. There is an outpouring of new expressions of church being started throughout metro areas across North America. Where are these new churches being started? Maybe a more subterranean question is, "Why"? Why are churches being started where they are and why is there is a bias towards one part of the city and an overall neglect of other parts? Metrospiritual explores these questions and more as it builds off of recent research and surveys of hundreds of church planters in seven large cities in the United States and Canada. There is a deeper look at pivotal issues such as gentrification, the Creative Class, community transformation, urban renewal, and the role new churches play in all of these.

Author : Evert Van de Poll,Joanne Appleton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498201995

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Church Planting in Europe by Evert Van de Poll,Joanne Appleton Pdf

Church leaders and those who endeavor to plant new churches in Europe today face tremendous challenges, not least because the church itself is considered by many to be outdated, irrelevant, or even an abusive sect. Drawing on a wealth of experience, Church Planting in Europe helps to answer the question of how churches can become more relevant to the societies in which they exist. From biblical and missiological reflections to case studies and practical examples, the book gives insights into many of the key issues that church planters and those concerned with "missionary" renewal of existing churches are grappling with. Special attention is paid to the sociocultural and religious characteristics of Europe, which is marked by secularization, new forms of spirituality, and a unique Christian heritage, asking, what are typical barriers and bridges for the communication of the gospel? The contributors represent a wide variety of backgrounds and contexts across Europe and this is reflected in the breadth of topics covered. The chapters were presented during the Mission in Europe Symposium in Belgium (July 2014), and the highlights of the discussions afterwards are also included. The result is a valuable resource for church leaders, mission practitioners, and theologians alike.

Author : Susan Brown Snook
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819229984

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God Gave the Growth by Susan Brown Snook Pdf

Practical and theoretical instruction for mainline church planting. The Episcopal Church has recognized that planting new churches is a high priority through the Mission Enterprise Zones initiative, which provides grant funding for new worshiping communities, in partnership with dioceses. While there is significant literature and training available for church planters in evangelical contexts, very little is available for planters in the Episcopal/mainline context. This book addresses how to rise up and train leaders for the difficult task of planting new churches in the twenty-first century. It answers the essential questions, such as why should we plant churches, what models of church planting are most successful, what kinds of leaders are necessary, and what problems can be expected. Through the author’s personal experience and interviews with diocesan experts and leaders in mainline denominations, it provides strategies, approaches, and problem-solving techniques.

Author : Cyril Ashton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 0232519404

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Church on the Threshold by Cyril Ashton Pdf

Author : Will Mancini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780470435342

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Church Unique by Will Mancini Pdf

Written by church consultant Will Mancini expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture. In this important book, Mancini offers an approach for rethinking what it means to lead with clarity as a visionary. Mancini explains that each church has a culture that reflects its particular values, thoughts, attitudes, and actions and shows how church leaders can unlock their church's individual DNA and unleash their congregation's one-of-a-kind potential.

Author : Dag Heward-Mills
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9988596014

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Church Planting by Dag Heward-Mills Pdf

This book reveals why church planting is the key to fulfilling the Great Commission. The Author in dealing with the mindset of a church planter, proceeds to compare and contrast the attitude of the first church at Jerusalem to that of the church at Antioch. Other revealing truths are expounded on as he deals with barrenness in ministry and how to diagnose it. Other pratical topics include 'How to Start a Church', 'How and When to flow in the Tent Ministry', 'Sacrifice and Church Planting' and 'Church Planting and The Priestly Ministry'.

Author : V. David Garrison
Publisher : WIGTake Resources
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : 0974756202

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Church Planting Movements by V. David Garrison Pdf

David Garrison, PhD University of Chicago, defines Church Planting Movements as rapidly multiplying indigenous churches planting churches that sweep across a people group or population segment. Garrison's Church Planting Movements: How God Is Redeeming a Lost World signaled a breakthrough in missionary church planting. After the publication of Garrison's book in 2004 it became impossible to talk about missions without referencing Church Planting Movements. Church Planting Movements examines more than two-dozen movements of multiplying churches on five continents. After presenting these case studies, Garrison identifies ten universal elements present in each movement. He then broadens the circle of examination to identify a further ten common characteristics, factors identified in most, but not all, of the movements. He concludes his examination with a list of "Seven Deadly Sins," i.e. harmful practices that stifle or impede Church Planting Movements. Important for evangelical readers, the author returns to his findings to see how they stand up to the light of Scripture. What he discovers is that Church Planting Movements are much more consistent with the New Testament lay-led house-church movements that swept rapidly through the Mediterranean world in the face of hostile opposition than today's more sedentary professional institutionalized Christianity. Learn more about Church Planting Movements from the book's website: www.ChurchPlantingMovements.com.