The Spontaneous Expansion Of The Church

Author : Roland Allen
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718840136

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The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church by Roland Allen Pdf

If it were once believed that the freedom of churches should be restricted to bring greater control to missions, Roland Allen sets out to overturn this conception. Warning against the danger of imposing greater limits on churches, the Author advocates that all members of the church, 'natives' and foreigners alike, must take an active role in its establishment and daily life. The study divides itself into nine chapters; the first, introducing Allen's standpoint, the second as an opening into thenature and character of Spontaneous Expression. The third chapter deals with modern attempts by 'natives' towards the liberty of their churches. The fear of the doctrine becoming weakened by natives taking it into their own hands is addressed by chapter four and this fear is widened into the realm of the Christian standard of morals in chapter five. Civilisation and enlightenment form the central themes of the sixth chapter. Chapters seven and eight tackle the distinction between the Church andmissionary societies. It is in the final chapter that the future of Spontaneous Expansion is investigated and Allen puts forward his ideas which, as he rightly predicted, were broadly accepted fifty years and longer still after their original publication.

Author : Roland Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Missions
ISBN : OCLC:999390870

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Author : Roland Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1994-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1881266109

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The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church by Roland Allen Pdf

Author : Roland Allen
Publisher : Gideon House Books
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781943133383

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Missionary Methods: St. Paul's or Ours? by Roland Allen Pdf

At this critical point in the history of World Missions, it is imperative for us to take a step back from “business as usual” in our work around the globe and reevaluate the strategies and methods we are implementing. What is working? What isn’t? If we’re honest, there may be more not working than we would care to admit. In this book, written in the early 1900s, Roland Allen invites us to look at the missionary work of the Apostle Paul with fresh eyes and an igniting perspective that is strikingly relevant to the greatest challenges we are facing today in modern missions. He offers a well of insight from the methodology of Paul that will focus and unite us as we draw nearer than ever before to our goal of fulfilling the Great Commission and reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Author : Roland Allen
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718840068

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The Spontaneous Expansion of the Church by Roland Allen Pdf

"If it were once believed that the freedom of churches should be restricted to bring greater control to missions, Roland Allen sets out to overturn this conception. Warning against the danger of imposing greater limits on churches, the Author advocates that all members of the church, 'natives' and foreigners alike, must take an active role in its establishment and daily life. The study divides itself into nine chapters; the first, introducing Allen's standpoint, the second as an opening into thenature and character of Spontaneous Expression. The third chapter deals with modern attempts by 'natives' towards the liberty of their churches. The fear of the doctrine becoming weakened by natives taking it into their own hands is addressed by chapter four and this fear is widened into the realm of the Christian standard of morals in chapter five. Civilisation and enlightenment form the central themes of the sixth chapter. Chapters seven and eight tackle the distinction between the Church andmissionary societies. It is in the final chapter that the future of Spontaneous Expansion is investigated and Allen puts forward his ideas which, as he rightly predicted, were broadly accepted fifty years and longer still after their original publication."

Author : J. D. Payne
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1475123892

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Roland Allen by J. D. Payne Pdf

Roland Allen: Pioneer of Spontaneous Expansion examines the life of Allen and his convictions regarding the missionary work of the Church. Drawing extensively from Allen's publications, Payne weaves together a concise explanation of Allen's thinking that provided the foundation for what he came to describe as the "spontaneous expansion of the Church." This well-documented work addresses Allen's views on the way of Jesus and the Apostles, indigenous churches, Holy Spirit, the role and faith of the missionary, devolution, leadership development, voluntary clergy, and non-professional missionaries. This book will be of interest to church leaders, missionaries, and other mission-minded thinkers who wish to explore the radical missiology of one of the most influential Christian writers of the twentieth century.

Author : Roland Allen
Publisher : Aneko Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622454037

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Missionary Methods by Roland Allen Pdf

Newly updated, revised edition. A complete missionary manual for evangelical missionaries. Missionary Methods is an enduring classic, a how-to that every single missionary should read, as well as any lay person who desires to be a useful part of the body of Christ. The author, Roland Allen, takes a thorough look at the practice and principle of arguably the most successful church planter in history, the biblical apostle Paul. Every missionary difficulty and success can be found in Acts and the apostle Paul's letters, which cover such topics as training, discipleship, finances, and sustainability. The "methods" are built on the foundation of a relationship with God, salvation through Christ, and the indwelling and leading of the Holy Spirit.

Author : Neil Cole
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780787997847

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Organic Church by Neil Cole Pdf

Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members - revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren't being reached, who don't want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God's presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God's Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed - restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms,and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it.

Author : A. Moreau
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825487996

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Contextualization in World Missions by A. Moreau Pdf

Contextualization is the art of translating ideas into a particular situation, place or culture. It is fundamental to communication, which makes contextualization essential in missions. This textbook pulls together and maps the variety of evangelical approaches to contextualization. Introductory classes on contextualization and missionary preparation institutes will appreciate this valuable textbook. Contextualization in Missions will guide mission-minded Christians to an informed plan for spreading the gospel effectively. While written with a theoretical perspective, Contextualization in Missions also provides real-world examples to provoke both thought and action.

Author : Alan Hirsch,Tim Catchim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118173589

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The Permanent Revolution by Alan Hirsch,Tim Catchim Pdf

A new brand of apostolic ministry for today's world The Permanent Revolution is a work of theological re-imagination and re-construction that draws from biblical studies, theology, organizational theory, leadership studies, and key social sciences. The book elaborates on the apostolic role rooted in the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teacher), and its significance for the missional movement. It explores how the apostolic ministry facilitates ongoing renewal in the life of the church and focuses on leadership in relation to missional innovation and entrepreneurship.The authors examine the nature of organization as reframed through the lens of apostolic ministry. Shows how to view the world through a biblical perspective and continue the "permanent revolution" that Jesus started Outlines the essential characteristics of apostolic movement and how to restructure the church and ministry to be more consistent with them Alan Hirsch is a leading voice in the missional movement of the Christian West This groundbreaking book integrates theology, sociology, and leadership to further define the apostolic movement.

Author : Jeff Reed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0991085248

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Women and the Spontaneous Expansion of the Early Church by Jeff Reed Pdf

Author : J. D. Payne
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830898909

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Apostolic Church Planting by J. D. Payne Pdf

Church planting is not just about gathering new communities of people who are already Christians. In the book of Acts, church plants begin with sharing the gospel. Planting churches flows naturally out of making disciples. Pastor J. D. Payne explains the process and stages of church planting, with biblical foundations and practical steps for planting teams. He provides a pathway for the multiplication of disciples, leaders and churches. Here are church planting strategies and activities that are simple, highly reproducible and can be implemented by ordinary team members, not just by charismatic leaders. This guide can be used for planting in contexts among any given people group, domestically or internationally. It is an ideal resource for teams to work through together as they follow God's call in their community.

Author : Samuel Escobar
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830833016

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The New Global Mission by Samuel Escobar Pdf

Veteran missiologist Samuel Escobar explores the new realities of our globalized world, assesses the context of a changing mission field, sets forth a thoroughly biblical theology of missions, and considers implications for how Christians are to go about the task of global mission.

Author : Alan Kreider
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493400331

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The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider Pdf

How and why did the early church grow in the first four hundred years despite disincentives, harassment, and occasional persecution? In this unique historical study, veteran scholar Alan Kreider delivers the fruit of a lifetime of study as he tells the amazing story of the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Challenging traditional understandings, Kreider contends the church grew because the virtue of patience was of central importance in the life and witness of the early Christians. They wrote about patience, not evangelism, and reflected on prayer, catechesis, and worship, yet the church grew--not by specific strategies but by patient ferment.

Author : Alan Hirsch
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493404728

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The Forgotten Ways by Alan Hirsch Pdf

Alan Hirsch's paradigm-shifting classic remains the definitive statement of the church as dynamic missional movement. The bestselling first edition ignited a conversation about how to harness the power of movements for the future growth of the church. In this major update, Hirsch shares significant insights gained along the way, provides fresh new examples of growing churches, and reflects on the last ten years of the missional movement. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout and includes charts, diagrams, an expanded glossary of terms, new appendices, an index, a new foreword by Ed Stetzer, and a new afterword by Jeff Vanderstelt. Known for his innovative approach to mission, Hirsch is widely acknowledged as a thought leader and mission strategist for churches across the Western world. He considers The Forgotten Ways the guiding work to all of his other writings. The book explores the factors that come together to generate high-impact, exponentially explosive, spiritually vibrant Jesus movements in any time and context. This extensive update to Hirsch's influential work offers a system of six vital keys to movements that will continue shape the future of the missional movement for years to come.