Author: Eddie Gibbs
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I Believe In Church Growth

by Eddie Gibbs, I Believe In Church Growth Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download I Believe In Church Growth books,

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Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872154
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Evaluating The Church Growth Movement

by , Evaluating The Church Growth Movement Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Evaluating The Church Growth Movement books, Gaining form and momentum over the second half of the 20th century, the Church Growth movement has become an enormous shaping force on the Western church today. You may love it, you may hate it, but you can’t deny its impact. But what exactly is Church Growth? In what ways has the movement actually brought growth to the church, and how effective has it been in doing so? What are its strengths and weaknesses? This timely book addresses such questions. After providing a richly informative history and overview, it explores—in a first-ever roundtable of their leading voices—five main perspectives, both pro and con, on the classic Church Growth movement:• Effective Evangelism View (Elmer Towns)• Gospel in Our Culture View (Craig Van Gelder)• Centrist View (Charles Van Engen)• Reformist View (Gailyn Van Rheenan)• Renewal View (Howard Snyder)As in other Counterpoints books, each view is first presented by its proponent, then critiqued by his co-contributors. The book concludes with reflections by three seasoned pastors who have grappled with the practical implications of Church Growth.The interactive and fair-minded nature of the Counterpoints format allows the reader to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw informed, personal conclusions.The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Exploring Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

Author: C. Peter Wagner
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725206579
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Category : Religion
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Church Growth And The Whole Gospel

by C. Peter Wagner, Church Growth And The Whole Gospel Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Church Growth And The Whole Gospel books,

Author: C. Peter Wagner
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1608993817
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Strategies For Church Growth

by C. Peter Wagner, Strategies For Church Growth Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Strategies For Church Growth books, Why Plan Strategy? Is church growth theory incompatible with belief in the sovereignty of God? Does adherence to church growth principles leave out dependency upon the work of the Holy Spirit? C. Peter Wagner answers no to both questions. He further believes that no task could be more crucial than fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation, and how to approach and plan for the execution of this task is the questions of the day. Strategies for Church Growth addresses this key issue in a biblically pragmatic way. It brings together for the first time many principles of evangelism and missions which have proved, through recent research and experience, to be effective in implementing the Great Commission. It also unifies, in concise form, the latest research of the Church Growth Movement, the Lausanne Committee on World Evangelization, the U.S. Center for World Mission and numerous other key contributors to the recent explosion of evangelistic technology. Among the topics explored are: - the major components of strategy - choosing the appropriate strategy - advantages of having a strategy - the theology of church growth - the harvest principle and soil testing - why you should aim for church growth - characteristics of good goals - the meaning of mission and evangelism - how to target your outreach

Author: Alan P.F. Sell
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
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The Bible In Church Academy And Culture

by Alan P.F. Sell, The Bible In Church Academy And Culture Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download The Bible In Church Academy And Culture books, This collection of essays celebrates the contribution of John Tudno Williams to the church, to biblical scholarship and teaching, and to the culture of Wales. Written by biblical scholars, historians, theologians, and authorities on Welsh culture, the papers gather around the central theme of the Bible: its interpretation and exegesis and its place in hymns as well as in the visual culture of Welsh Presbyterianism, in theological colleges, and in theological reflection and construction.

Author: Wayne Detzler
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1621896277
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Emerging Awakening A Faith Quake

by Wayne Detzler, Emerging Awakening A Faith Quake Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Emerging Awakening A Faith Quake books, The term emerging church causes confusion, conflict, and contention whenever it is used. Still, the emerging movement is spreading across America and around the world. Young adults from the millennial or mosaic generation are flocking back to church in droves, when the church speaks relevantly to them. The impact of emerging churches reaches far beyond the narrow walls of church buildings. The millennial generation is content with nothing less than a holy revolution in society. These eager young people purpose to transform the cities of America and the world through living the life of Jesus. Emerging believers are more concerned with life than with doctrine. They are committed to orthopraxy (true behavior) and not just dead orthodoxy. This propels them into situations foreign to most Christ followers. Their aim is a conquest of cities for Christ, and to that end they live out the Jesus life in every aspect of community. Authenticity is their watchword. They are resolved to be real in an unreal world. Members of the emerging churches keep each other honest before God, and they accept nothing less than committed Christian character. The result is a growing revival among the emerging churches.

Author: Craig L. Blomberg
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310570573
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1 Corinthians

by Craig L. Blomberg, 1 Corinthians Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download 1 Corinthians books, Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today.

Author: Won Sang Lee
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1630877700
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Category : Religion
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Pastoral Leadership

by Won Sang Lee, Pastoral Leadership Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Pastoral Leadership books, In ascending to heaven, Jesus Christ gave the church the Great Commission to expand the gospel to all nations. Despite this biblical commission, it is still an unfinished task. As leaders of local churches, pastors play a crucial part in this endeavor. Pastoral leadership principles have varied widely throughout history, yet it is interesting to discover the similarities between pastoral leadership principles practiced by John Chrysostom (AD 347-407) in Antioch and Constantinople, and Won Sang Lee (1937-) in Washington, DC. Despite ministering 1600 years apart, both pastors share the same core values: care for people, Christ-like character, biblical preaching, and world missions. This suggests that continued emphasis on these principles will play a significant role in fulfilling the Great Commission, independent of time and place.

Author: Bob Whitesel
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 0687331161
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Inside The Organic Church

by Bob Whitesel, Inside The Organic Church Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Inside The Organic Church books, An inside look at twelve emerging churches

Author: Stephen Travis
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780802819239
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Category : Second Advent
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I Believe In The Second Coming Of Jesus

by Stephen Travis, I Believe In The Second Coming Of Jesus Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download I Believe In The Second Coming Of Jesus books,