Evaluating The Church Growth Movement

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310872153

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Evaluating the Church Growth Movement by Zondervan, Pdf

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 : Elmer L. Towns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Holy Spirit
ISBN : OCLC:1257837277

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Evaluating the church growth movement by Elmer L. Towns Pdf

Author : Donald A. McGavran
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1990-07-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802804632

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Understanding Church Growth by Donald A. McGavran Pdf

Author Donald A. McGavran is considered a founder of the Church Growth Movement in America. In this 3rd edition of his standard work, McGavaran analyzes the causes, methods and strategies for successful church growth both in America and abroad.

Author : Rodney E. Zwonitzer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0570033241

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Testing the Claims of Church Growth by Rodney E. Zwonitzer Pdf

Examines church growth in light of Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, and church membership data.

Author : C. Peter Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830709223

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Leading Your Church to Growth by C. Peter Wagner Pdf

Discover the fine art of "lay followership." Learn now to forge a pastor-people partnership that will set the stage for dynamic growth in your church.

Author : Donald Anderson McGavran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802818498

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Understanding Church Growth by Donald Anderson McGavran Pdf

Author Donald A. McGavran is considered a founder of the Church Growth Movement in America. In this 3rd edition of his standard work, McGavaran analyzes the causes, methods and strategies for successful church growth both in America and abroad. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Gary L. McIntosh
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801091568

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Biblical Church Growth by Gary L. McIntosh Pdf

McIntosh explores the biblical basis for church growth, giving leaders eternal principles rather than temporary models for growth.

Author : V. David Garrison
Publisher : WIGTake Resources
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 47,9 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.

Author : Elmer L. Towns,John N. Vaughan,David J. Seifert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0842304088

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The Complete Book of Church Growth by Elmer L. Towns,John N. Vaughan,David J. Seifert Pdf

Author : Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn
Publisher : Harper & Row Barnes & Noble Import Division
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060653515

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Ten Steps for Church Growth by Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn Pdf

Author : Mac Pier
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493405497

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A Disruptive Gospel by Mac Pier Pdf

Stories Help Readers Impact Their Communities What would happen in your city if 10 percent more people became vibrant Christians who worked together for the good of the community? Mac Pier knows from firsthand experience that when the gospel invades your city, big things start to happen. For thirty years he's watched and participated in what God has been doing in New York City. Now he shares true stories of transformation to inspire readers who long to see God move in their own communities. He helps readers understand the greatest barriers to the gospel in major cities all over the world, shares hopeful stories of reconciliation, highlights the passion and leadership of millennials advancing the gospel, and offers insight into how to start or join a gospel movement wherever in the world readers find themselves. Anyone looking for motivation and inspiration to join God where he is working will love these exciting dispatches from the front lines of outreach on five continents. Foreword by Tim Keller.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310543527

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Who Runs the Church? by Zondervan, Pdf

Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its "tried and true" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective. Who Runs the Church? explores questions such as: What model for governing the church does the Bible provide, and is such a model given for practical or spiritual reasons? Is there room for different methods within Christianity? Or is there a right way of "doing church"? And, finally, how (and by whom) should the church be governed? Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents: Episcopalianism - represented by Peter Toon Presbyterianism - represented by L. Roy Taylor Single-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Paige Patterson Plural-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Samuel E. Waldron As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds.

Author : C. Peter Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0842302875

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Church Growth by C. Peter Wagner Pdf

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 : Karl Vaters
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802499875

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De-sizing the Church by Karl Vaters Pdf

Big churches didn’t create the problems facing today’s congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost. We’re obsessed with bigness. Supersized meals and TV screens. Square footage. And big churches. “What’s the size of your church?” That question has stirred insecurities or stroked the ego of too many pastors. For a long time, we thought bigger was better. “Church growth” and “numbers” dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling. In De-sizing the Church, pastor Karl Vaters takes us on a multi-faceted journey through our centuries-long obsession with size, both in and outside the church, and how it has negatively affected those who serve and worship in big and small congregations alike. He also dispels some prevailing myths and affirms what was good and true about the Church Growth Movement. And he invites us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives. This book reframes the way we see the size of our churches and helps us see health and fruitfulness through de-sized lenses. The result? Renewed congregations that reach surrounding communities and faithfully engage culture.

Author : Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Church growth
ISBN : 0909116024

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Church Growth Principles by Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn Pdf