Author: Daniel Barwell
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1600344968
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
According to Barwell, this is the time for the global church to renew itself and mature in God's intended manner.
The Little Church Has Grown
Author: Daniel Barwell
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1600344968
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
According to Barwell, this is the time for the global church to renew itself and mature in God's intended manner.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1600344968
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
According to Barwell, this is the time for the global church to renew itself and mature in God's intended manner.
Blueprints for the Little Church
Author: Elissa Bjeletich
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781944967000
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward-in the parish and also at home. Blueprints for the Little Church provides practical ideas and encouragement-without judgment-for incorporating the primary practices of Orthodox spirituality into your family life at every stage of its growth and throughout the church year.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781944967000
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward-in the parish and also at home. Blueprints for the Little Church provides practical ideas and encouragement-without judgment-for incorporating the primary practices of Orthodox spirituality into your family life at every stage of its growth and throughout the church year.
This Little Church Went to Market
Author: Gary E. Gilley
Publisher: Allegiance Press, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781591600497
Category : Church
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With many evangelical churches being subscribed to pragmatic rather than scriptural patterns for worship this book calls for the Church to return to its scriptural roots.
Publisher: Allegiance Press, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781591600497
Category : Church
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With many evangelical churches being subscribed to pragmatic rather than scriptural patterns for worship this book calls for the Church to return to its scriptural roots.
The Gifts of the Small Church
Author: Jason Byassee
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 0687466598
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Why the small- to mid-sized church remains God's best means to make disciples of Jesus Christ
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 0687466598
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Why the small- to mid-sized church remains God's best means to make disciples of Jesus Christ
Annual Report of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
Author: American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Meeting
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missions
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missions
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
Driftwood of the Stage
Author: William Ellis Horton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The Rise of Christianity
Author: Rodney Stark
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060677015
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This "fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won—for Jesus" (Newsweek) is now available in paperback. Stark's provocative report challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life. "Compelling reading" (Library Journal) that is sure to "generate spirited argument" (Publishers Weekly), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. "Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance...must read it." says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for The Rise of Christianity makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jews—and ultimately "that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life" (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago).
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060677015
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This "fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won—for Jesus" (Newsweek) is now available in paperback. Stark's provocative report challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life. "Compelling reading" (Library Journal) that is sure to "generate spirited argument" (Publishers Weekly), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. "Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance...must read it." says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for The Rise of Christianity makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jews—and ultimately "that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life" (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago).
This Little Church Stayed Home
Author: Gary E. Gilley
Publisher: EP BOOKS
ISBN: 9780852346037
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Many churches, riding the faddish waves of our times, have gone 'to market', but not all. Some churches are trying to 'stay home', that is, remain firmly grounded in the Scriptures. Still, the pressures mount, the temptations are repackaged, and the schemes of the world become more and more persuasive. In This Little Church Stayed Home, Dr. Gilley explores the manifold temptations of conservative churches to sell out to modern trends and innovations, including the present temptation towards mystical theology. Churches toying with 'new measures' will be challenged to remain true to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith and to remain faithful to God's chosen means of converting sinners to himself: the good news of Jesus Christ. Pastors, seminary students, church leaders, and Christians who want God's Word to be paramount in their lives will find This Little Church Stayed Home a timely message to a Christian subculture fixated on marketing the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
Publisher: EP BOOKS
ISBN: 9780852346037
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Many churches, riding the faddish waves of our times, have gone 'to market', but not all. Some churches are trying to 'stay home', that is, remain firmly grounded in the Scriptures. Still, the pressures mount, the temptations are repackaged, and the schemes of the world become more and more persuasive. In This Little Church Stayed Home, Dr. Gilley explores the manifold temptations of conservative churches to sell out to modern trends and innovations, including the present temptation towards mystical theology. Churches toying with 'new measures' will be challenged to remain true to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith and to remain faithful to God's chosen means of converting sinners to himself: the good news of Jesus Christ. Pastors, seminary students, church leaders, and Christians who want God's Word to be paramount in their lives will find This Little Church Stayed Home a timely message to a Christian subculture fixated on marketing the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
Evaluating the Church Growth Movement
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872154
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872154
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
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.
Outgrowing the Ingrown Church
Author: C. John Miller
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310284112
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This is a book for pacesetters -- church leaders who desire to help their churches break free of the things that turn them in on themselves. It is a masterly mix of biblical principle, objective analysis, and personal experience.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310284112
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This is a book for pacesetters -- church leaders who desire to help their churches break free of the things that turn them in on themselves. It is a masterly mix of biblical principle, objective analysis, and personal experience.