subject:(Church Growth)

Liberty University

1. Sprayberry, Rodney Merrill. The Revitalization Process In A Small Rural Plateaued Southern Baptist Church.

Degree: 2010, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/329

► New Zion Baptist Church is a small Southern Baptist church in rural Northeast Texas. The church has been stagnant for approximately three decades. This project… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Revitalization; Small Church; Religion, General

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Sprayberry, R. M. (2010). The Revitalization Process In A Small Rural Plateaued Southern Baptist Church. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/329

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sprayberry, Rodney Merrill. “The Revitalization Process In A Small Rural Plateaued Southern Baptist Church.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/329.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sprayberry, Rodney Merrill. “The Revitalization Process In A Small Rural Plateaued Southern Baptist Church.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Sprayberry RM. The Revitalization Process In A Small Rural Plateaued Southern Baptist Church. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2010. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/329.

Council of Science Editors:

Sprayberry RM. The Revitalization Process In A Small Rural Plateaued Southern Baptist Church. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2010. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/329

Baylor University

2. Ferguson, Todd W. Salience and congregational growth : revisiting the strictness thesis.

Degree: MA, Sociology., 2013, Baylor University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8746

► Since Kelley’s (1972) Why Conservative Churches Are Growing, scholars have examined the relationship between congregational strictness and growth. This paper seeks to further develop the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Strict church theory.; Congregations.; Church growth.; Salience.

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Ferguson, T. W. (2013). Salience and congregational growth : revisiting the strictness thesis. (Masters Thesis). Baylor University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8746

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ferguson, Todd W. “Salience and congregational growth : revisiting the strictness thesis.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Baylor University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8746.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ferguson, Todd W. “Salience and congregational growth : revisiting the strictness thesis.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Ferguson TW. Salience and congregational growth : revisiting the strictness thesis. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Baylor University; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8746.

Council of Science Editors:

Ferguson TW. Salience and congregational growth : revisiting the strictness thesis. [Masters Thesis]. Baylor University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8746

3. Conner, Brandon Edward. Church Revitalization: Insights from the Ministry of the Apostle Paul.

Degree: 2012, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3956

► Chapter 1 introduces the research topic by examining the current health of the American church. After establishing that the majority of American churches today are… (more)

▼ Chapter 1 introduces the research topic by examining the current health of the American church. After establishing that the majority of American churches today are indeed unhealthy, a case is made for the need to develop a revitalization strategy to improve the health of these churches. This chapter argues that the apostle Paul was interested in church health and pinpointed three sets of factors which he consistently addressed in his work with churches. Chapter 2 begins by recognizing that Paul used both a proactive and a reactive approach to church health in his work with New Testament churches. The chapter then examines the role Paul played in assisting churches, highlighting attributes which can and cannot be reproduced by revitalization agents today. Chapter 3 is a study of contextual factors which affect the health of the local church. After defining and explaining contextual factors, the chapter examines Paul's strategy for dealing with these factors that threatened the health of the churches with whom he worked. Chapter 4 addresses institutional factors which also contribute to the health of the local church. In this chapter, the concept of institutional factors is defined and explained. The chapter then examines Paul's letters to understand his strategy for addressing institutional factors to improve church health. Chapter 5 then focuses on spiritual factors which are also influential in regard to matters of church health. This chapter reveals that, unlike contextual and institutional factors that church leaders and consultants commonly address today, spiritual factors are often ignored. This chapter extracts Paul's strategy for addressing spiritual factors. Chapter 6 seeks to answer the practical research question of this study: how might a Pauline approach to improving church health be applied today? This chapter emphasizes the need for revitalization agents and church leaders to evaluate their approaches through a biblical lens as they work to improve church health and increase effectiveness. Advisors/Committee Members: Lawless Jr., Charles E (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: church; consulting; growth; Paul; revitalization

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APA (6^th Edition):

Conner, B. E. (2012). Church Revitalization: Insights from the Ministry of the Apostle Paul. (Thesis). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3956

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Conner, Brandon Edward. “Church Revitalization: Insights from the Ministry of the Apostle Paul.” 2012. Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3956.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Conner, Brandon Edward. “Church Revitalization: Insights from the Ministry of the Apostle Paul.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Conner BE. Church Revitalization: Insights from the Ministry of the Apostle Paul. [Internet] [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3956.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Conner BE. Church Revitalization: Insights from the Ministry of the Apostle Paul. [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3956

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Liberty University

4. Kendrick, Johnny Lamar. Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization of a Small to Medium Size Plateaued or Declining Traditional Church.

Degree: 2009, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/248

► This thesis attempts to identify reproducible principles for the revitalization of small to medium sized plateaued or declining traditional churches. These principles were identified by… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: church growth; Religion, General; Theology

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Kendrick, J. L. (2009). Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization of a Small to Medium Size Plateaued or Declining Traditional Church. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/248

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kendrick, Johnny Lamar. “Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization of a Small to Medium Size Plateaued or Declining Traditional Church.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/248.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kendrick, Johnny Lamar. “Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization of a Small to Medium Size Plateaued or Declining Traditional Church.” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Kendrick JL. Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization of a Small to Medium Size Plateaued or Declining Traditional Church. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2009. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/248.

Council of Science Editors:

Kendrick JL. Narrow Your Focus: A Strategy For Revitalization of a Small to Medium Size Plateaued or Declining Traditional Church. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2009. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/248

Colorado State University

5. Luckel, Henry H. Pastoral leadership styles: their effect on the growth of Southern Baptist Churches in the western United States.

Degree: PhD, Education, 2013, Colorado State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/80161

► Eighty to eighty-five percent of protestant churches in America are stagnant or are in decline. The average church is not keeping up with the growth… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: church; pastor; leadership; growth

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Luckel, H. H. (2013). Pastoral leadership styles: their effect on the growth of Southern Baptist Churches in the western United States. (Doctoral Dissertation). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/80161

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Luckel, Henry H. “Pastoral leadership styles: their effect on the growth of Southern Baptist Churches in the western United States.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10217/80161.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Luckel, Henry H. “Pastoral leadership styles: their effect on the growth of Southern Baptist Churches in the western United States.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Luckel HH. Pastoral leadership styles: their effect on the growth of Southern Baptist Churches in the western United States. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/80161.

Council of Science Editors:

Luckel HH. Pastoral leadership styles: their effect on the growth of Southern Baptist Churches in the western United States. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/80161

Liberty University

6. Cannon, George Ray. A Descriptive Study of the Additional Factors Needed to Transition a Troubled Church to Health.

Degree: 2010, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/393

► There is a level of frustration among pastors as they try to apply philosophical models of health to troubled churches. These churches have been labeled… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Church Health; Troubled Church; Religion, General

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Cannon, G. R. (2010). A Descriptive Study of the Additional Factors Needed to Transition a Troubled Church to Health. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/393

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cannon, George Ray. “A Descriptive Study of the Additional Factors Needed to Transition a Troubled Church to Health.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/393.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cannon, George Ray. “A Descriptive Study of the Additional Factors Needed to Transition a Troubled Church to Health.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Cannon GR. A Descriptive Study of the Additional Factors Needed to Transition a Troubled Church to Health. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2010. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/393.

Council of Science Editors:

Cannon GR. A Descriptive Study of the Additional Factors Needed to Transition a Troubled Church to Health. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2010. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/393

Liberty University

7. Waters, Jason Robert. A Multiple Case Study Identifying Factors Influencing Church Attendance and Engagement with Unchurched and Dechurched Families.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2434

► Many medium-sized churches experienced significant growth followed by years of declining attendance (Haskell et al., 2016). Many of them are in locations that could allow… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Decline; Church Growth; Church Turnarounds; Christianity; Religion

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Waters, J. R. (2020). A Multiple Case Study Identifying Factors Influencing Church Attendance and Engagement with Unchurched and Dechurched Families. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2434

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Waters, Jason Robert. “A Multiple Case Study Identifying Factors Influencing Church Attendance and Engagement with Unchurched and Dechurched Families.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2434.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Waters, Jason Robert. “A Multiple Case Study Identifying Factors Influencing Church Attendance and Engagement with Unchurched and Dechurched Families.” 2020. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Waters JR. A Multiple Case Study Identifying Factors Influencing Church Attendance and Engagement with Unchurched and Dechurched Families. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2434.

Council of Science Editors:

Waters JR. A Multiple Case Study Identifying Factors Influencing Church Attendance and Engagement with Unchurched and Dechurched Families. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2434

Liberty University

8. Kim, Kyoung. An Analysis of Dissertations on Church Growth Published During the Past Five Years (2004-2008).

Degree: 2009, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/156

► The purpose of this thesis was to analyze dissertations published during five years (2004-2008) and identify recent research trends and principles related to church growth.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Research Types; Research Trends; Church Growth; Church Growth Principles; Dissertations; Theology

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APA (6^th Edition):

Kim, K. (2009). An Analysis of Dissertations on Church Growth Published During the Past Five Years (2004-2008). (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/156

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kim, Kyoung. “An Analysis of Dissertations on Church Growth Published During the Past Five Years (2004-2008).” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/156.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kim, Kyoung. “An Analysis of Dissertations on Church Growth Published During the Past Five Years (2004-2008).” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Kim K. An Analysis of Dissertations on Church Growth Published During the Past Five Years (2004-2008). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2009. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/156.

Council of Science Editors:

Kim K. An Analysis of Dissertations on Church Growth Published During the Past Five Years (2004-2008). [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2009. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/156

Liberty University

9. Foster, Arthur L. Declining Inner-City Church Membership: Creating Spiritually Healthy Inner-City Churches through Acts 2:42-47.

Degree: 2019, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2019

► Churches Are Declining in the Inner-City Multi-ethnic, inner-city churches are declining in membership. This premise is validated through surveys of inner-city church leaders and rigorous… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Church Decline; Acts 2:42 Model for Church Health and Growth; Christianity; Religion

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Foster, A. L. (2019). Declining Inner-City Church Membership: Creating Spiritually Healthy Inner-City Churches through Acts 2:42-47. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2019

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Foster, Arthur L. “Declining Inner-City Church Membership: Creating Spiritually Healthy Inner-City Churches through Acts 2:42-47.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2019.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Foster, Arthur L. “Declining Inner-City Church Membership: Creating Spiritually Healthy Inner-City Churches through Acts 2:42-47.” 2019. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Foster AL. Declining Inner-City Church Membership: Creating Spiritually Healthy Inner-City Churches through Acts 2:42-47. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2019.

Council of Science Editors:

Foster AL. Declining Inner-City Church Membership: Creating Spiritually Healthy Inner-City Churches through Acts 2:42-47. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2019. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2019

Liberty University

10. Hirschy, Kedrick L. Leadership Dynamics and Factors of Fast-Growing Church Plants and Revitalized Established Churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2474

The pursuit of this action research project is to construct a leadership growth plan for Christian and Missionary Alliance churches experiencing a decline in their local church or slow church plant growth for the sustainability of the local church in the Alliance movement.

Subjects/Keywords: Church Leadership; Church growth; Methods; Factors; Leadership Characteristics; Established Church; Church Planting; Christianity; Religion

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Hirschy, K. L. (2020). Leadership Dynamics and Factors of Fast-Growing Church Plants and Revitalized Established Churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2474

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hirschy, Kedrick L. “Leadership Dynamics and Factors of Fast-Growing Church Plants and Revitalized Established Churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2474.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hirschy, Kedrick L. “Leadership Dynamics and Factors of Fast-Growing Church Plants and Revitalized Established Churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance.” 2020. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Hirschy KL. Leadership Dynamics and Factors of Fast-Growing Church Plants and Revitalized Established Churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2474.

Council of Science Editors:

Hirschy KL. Leadership Dynamics and Factors of Fast-Growing Church Plants and Revitalized Established Churches in the Christian and Missionary Alliance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2474

Liberty University

11. O'Neal, Robert Allen, Jr. The Black Church and the Current Generation: A Program to Address the Decline of African-American Church Attendance in Johnston County of North Carolina.

Degree: 2019, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2024

► This study concentrates on issues dealing with the decline of attendance in African American churches. Although long-standing statistics since the Civil Rights Era have always… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Black Church; Church Growth; Church Decline; African American Church; Church Revitalization; Johnston County; North Carolina; Christianity; Practical Theology; Religion

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O'Neal, Robert Allen, J. (2019). The Black Church and the Current Generation: A Program to Address the Decline of African-American Church Attendance in Johnston County of North Carolina. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2024

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

O'Neal, Robert Allen, Jr. “The Black Church and the Current Generation: A Program to Address the Decline of African-American Church Attendance in Johnston County of North Carolina.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2024.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Neal, Robert Allen, Jr. “The Black Church and the Current Generation: A Program to Address the Decline of African-American Church Attendance in Johnston County of North Carolina.” 2019. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

O'Neal, Robert Allen J. The Black Church and the Current Generation: A Program to Address the Decline of African-American Church Attendance in Johnston County of North Carolina. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2024.

Council of Science Editors:

O'Neal, Robert Allen J. The Black Church and the Current Generation: A Program to Address the Decline of African-American Church Attendance in Johnston County of North Carolina. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2019. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2024

12. Cathey, Malcolm Todd. The mission effectiveness of program-driven and purpose-driven church models in selected Southern Baptist churches.

Degree: 2008, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/487

► The biblical purpose of the church is the Great Commission as stated in Matthew 28:19-20. The mission of the church, or the way the purpose… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church growth.; Evangelistic work.; Christian leadership.

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Cathey, M. T. (2008). The mission effectiveness of program-driven and purpose-driven church models in selected Southern Baptist churches. (Thesis). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10392/487

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cathey, Malcolm Todd. “The mission effectiveness of program-driven and purpose-driven church models in selected Southern Baptist churches.” 2008. Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/487.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cathey, Malcolm Todd. “The mission effectiveness of program-driven and purpose-driven church models in selected Southern Baptist churches.” 2008. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Cathey MT. The mission effectiveness of program-driven and purpose-driven church models in selected Southern Baptist churches. [Internet] [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2008. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/487.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Cathey MT. The mission effectiveness of program-driven and purpose-driven church models in selected Southern Baptist churches. [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/487

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Liberty University

13. Han, Manoh. Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea.

Degree: 2007, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/44

► The purpose of this project is to understand the biblical principles of healthy and highly effective strategies of church growth and to apply them to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Korea; church growth; HJPD; Presbyterian; Theology; Religion

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Han, M. (2007). Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/44

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Han, Manoh. “Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/44.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Han, Manoh. “Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea.” 2007. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Han M. Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2007. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/44.

Council of Science Editors:

Han M. Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2007. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/44

Liberty University

14. Noel, Gesner. Church Hospitality: A Biblical Model for Growth Based on the Seven Churches in Revelation.

Degree: 2014, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/916

► Church growth seeks both to actualize the precepts of the "Great Commission", to attract new members and sustain current congregation. One of the fundamental problems… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Hospitality; Christianity; Practical Theology; Religion

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Noel, G. (2014). Church Hospitality: A Biblical Model for Growth Based on the Seven Churches in Revelation. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/916

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Noel, Gesner. “Church Hospitality: A Biblical Model for Growth Based on the Seven Churches in Revelation.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/916.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Noel, Gesner. “Church Hospitality: A Biblical Model for Growth Based on the Seven Churches in Revelation.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Noel G. Church Hospitality: A Biblical Model for Growth Based on the Seven Churches in Revelation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/916.

Council of Science Editors:

Noel G. Church Hospitality: A Biblical Model for Growth Based on the Seven Churches in Revelation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2014. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/916

15. Buffong, Emeka. Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth.

Degree: MA, Communication, MA, 2018, Andrews University

URL: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses/115

► Problem Over the past several years, there has been a marked decline in almost every area of the Niles Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church life.… (more)

▼ Problem Over the past several years, there has been a marked decline in almost every area of the Niles Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church life. Members have reported feeling overwhelmed with discouragement, and overall commitment has dwindled significantly. This poor morale is reflected by the low numbers at prayer meetings, Sabbath services and other church functions. Furthermore, there is difficulty in filling church offices and even when individuals volunteer to serve in specific offices they often later resign or lose their motivation to serve. Church members often appear to look for excuses to leave. There is a deep sense of discontentment. Method The Natural Church Development Survey (Schwarz, 2012) was administered to a convenience sample of 30 volunteers who were either members or regular visitors at Niles Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church. Following data collection, a survey response committee was formulated to craft a plan for addressing the minimum factor revealed by the survey data. The survey response committee operated according to the principles of the functional group communication theory and developed a plan which was presented to the Niles Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church board for acceptance and implementation. Results The Natural Church Development Survey identifies eight quality characteristics, as prevalent in every healthy church, with an average score of 50. These characteristics emerged in the Niles Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church sample in the following descending order, based on each score. The highest scoring characteristic was passionate spirituality, with a score of 46. This was followed by gift-based ministry, with a score of 35, inspiring worship service with a score of 27, effective structures, with a score of 24, need-oriented evangelism, with a score of 21, empowering leadership, with a score of 20, holistic small groups, with a score of 16, and loving relationships was the minimum factor with a score of 15. Overall the church has a lot of room for growth. The survey response committee developed recommendations to address this minimum factor. Already members are becoming hopeful and are encouraged to use their gifts to make our church a place where loving relationships can be experienced regularly. Conclusions The eight quality characteristics are scored highly in every growing church and score lowly in dying churches. Administering the Natural Church Development Survey was a good starting point. Momentum is being built in a positive direction and members are seeing that they are the church, therefore solutions must come from the church members. As members interact to improve the minimum factor of loving relationships, a common passion is being fostered and members are developing more faith in God, edifying each other in the process. Members are beginning to open up to each other because in this process they have discovered how much they have in common. Advisors/Committee Members: Desrene Vernon-Brebnor, Judith B. Fisher, Willie E. Hucks.

Subjects/Keywords: Speaking; Church; Healing; Growth; Practical Theology; Religion

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Buffong, E. (2018). Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth. (Thesis). Andrews University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses/115

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Buffong, Emeka. “Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth.” 2018. Thesis, Andrews University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses/115.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Buffong, Emeka. “Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth.” 2018. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

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Buffong E. Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth. [Internet] [Thesis]. Andrews University; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses/115.

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Buffong E. Speaking Life To A Church In The Process Of Healing And Growth. [Thesis]. Andrews University; 2018. Available from: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses/115

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Liberty University

16. Floyd, Marcus Denton. A Biblical System for Growth in Traditional Churches Through Evangelism and Discipleship.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2668

► The prominence of self-centered philosophies in today’s culture has infiltrated the minds of contemporary believers and has produced a difficult context for urban traditional churches… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Evangelism; Discipleship; Christianity; Religion

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Floyd, M. D. (2020). A Biblical System for Growth in Traditional Churches Through Evangelism and Discipleship. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2668

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Floyd, Marcus Denton. “A Biblical System for Growth in Traditional Churches Through Evangelism and Discipleship.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2668.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Floyd, Marcus Denton. “A Biblical System for Growth in Traditional Churches Through Evangelism and Discipleship.” 2020. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Floyd MD. A Biblical System for Growth in Traditional Churches Through Evangelism and Discipleship. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2668.

Council of Science Editors:

Floyd MD. A Biblical System for Growth in Traditional Churches Through Evangelism and Discipleship. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2668

17. Rainey, Joel Owens. A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts.

Degree: 2005, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/336

► This dissertation examines the relationship between church planting model employment, conversion growth and the rate of new church starts, and the various contexts in which… (more)

▼ This dissertation examines the relationship between church planting model employment, conversion growth and the rate of new church starts, and the various contexts in which churches are planted. The desired outcome is a more thorough understanding of which church planting models are more effective in certain contexts. The dissertation opens by identifying the research concern for the need to determine which models of church ministry best fit the various cultural contexts which now exist on the North American continent. A review of the precedent literature is also included which covers the biblical and theological foundations of church planting, as well as missiological foundations which guide church planting. A thorough description of each of the models examined in this study is also given in light of the literature base. The precedent literature review is followed by a description of the methodological design for this study, which describes the two phases of the research. A survey instrument was developed by the researcher based on the research questions guiding the current study. Data from the instrument obtained the necessary information to determine if relationships exist between conversion growth, convert retention, and model selection. A description of the research findings follows. The data confirmed much of what the precedent literature had claimed. Yet the data also revealed an inverted relationship between the size of the churches and the rate of conversion growth. An evaluation of the research design described the strengths and weaknesses of the study in detail. The study concludes by suggesting that the demographics of individuals reached by the church planting models examined largely coincide with the contentions of the precedent literature. The study also suggests that Southern Baptists are still effective at reaching the demographic typical of their present makeup. Yet much improvement is needed, most notably among ethnic groups and emerging generations. The study also applies the findings to church planting praxis, principally by suggesting that slower growth will be the norm in churches that actively seek the lost. It is also suggested that more attention should be given to emerging models of church planting. Advisors/Committee Members: Waggoner, Brad J (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Church development, New.; Church growth.

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Rainey, J. O. (2005). A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts. (Thesis). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10392/336

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rainey, Joel Owens. “A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts.” 2005. Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/336.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rainey, Joel Owens. “A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts.” 2005. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Rainey JO. A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts. [Internet] [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2005. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/336.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Rainey JO. A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts. [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2005. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/336

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18. Geiger, Eric Benjamin. An exploration of the relationship between a process-driven design for church ministry and church growth.

Degree: 2005, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/352

► This study formally explores the nature of the relationship between church growth and a process-driven design for church ministry. From extensive literature on church growth,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church growth.; Church management.

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Geiger, E. B. (2005). An exploration of the relationship between a process-driven design for church ministry and church growth. (Thesis). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10392/352

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Geiger, Eric Benjamin. “An exploration of the relationship between a process-driven design for church ministry and church growth.” 2005. Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/352.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Geiger, Eric Benjamin. “An exploration of the relationship between a process-driven design for church ministry and church growth.” 2005. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Geiger EB. An exploration of the relationship between a process-driven design for church ministry and church growth. [Internet] [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2005. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/352.

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Council of Science Editors:

Geiger EB. An exploration of the relationship between a process-driven design for church ministry and church growth. [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2005. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/352

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19. Spradlin, Matthew Donald. The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought.

Degree: 2012, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3947

► ABSTRACT THE ROLE OF "PERFECTING" IN DONALD MCGAVRAN'S CHURCH GROWTH THOUGHT Matthew Donald Spradlin, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012 Chairperson: Dr. Charles E.… (more)

▼ ABSTRACT THE ROLE OF "PERFECTING" IN DONALD MCGAVRAN'S CHURCH GROWTH THOUGHT Matthew Donald Spradlin, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012 Chairperson: Dr. Charles E. Lawless, Jr. This dissertation examines the role of "perfecting" in Donald McGavran's church growth thought. Chapter 1 introduces McGavran and the need for a study of his "perfecting" concept. Chapter 2 briefly gives McGavran's background and describes his discovery and definition of "church growth." This chapter also explores the experiences in McGavran's own life which shaped his understanding of the perfecting task and motivated its incorporation into his church growth thought. Chapter 3 theologically defines the terms "discipling" and "perfecting" as McGavran understood and used them. McGavran's rationale for using the term "perfecting" is examined, as well as why he chose the term perfecting as opposed to other terms. The chapter includes an analysis of McGavran's understanding of the relationship between discipling and perfecting. Chapter 3 concludes with a critique of the helpfulness of McGavran's choice and use of the term "perfecting." Chapter 4 is an analysis of the church growth thinking that distinctively comprised McGavran's understanding and approach to perfecting. McGavran's belief that missions is to be evangelistic and ecclesiocentric is outlined and analyzed, and how it affected his understanding of the perfecting task. Chapter 5 examines McGavran's methodology in relation to perfecting. The role of worship, Bible study, prayer, and evangelism in relation to perfecting and church growth is described. Chapter five focuses upon the role of perfecting in the training of workers, and how McGavran's methodological approach to perfecting differed from the missiology of his day. Chapter 6 evaluates the role of perfecting in Donald McGavran's church growth thought, determining that it was shaped by his conviction that biblical perfecting teaches and produces church growth. Chapter 6 concludes that McGavran's understanding of the role of biblical perfecting in church growth is helpful in developing a perfecting strategy for effective missions and ministry. Advisors/Committee Members: Lawless, Jr., Charles E (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Church Planting; Discipleship; Donald McGavran; Evangelism; Missions

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Spradlin, M. D. (2012). The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought. (Thesis). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3947

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Spradlin, Matthew Donald. “The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought.” 2012. Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3947.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Spradlin, Matthew Donald. “The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Spradlin MD. The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought. [Internet] [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3947.

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Council of Science Editors:

Spradlin MD. The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought. [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3947

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20. Knierim, David Paul. Christ, the Gospel, and the Church: The Church's Participation in the Salvation of Its Members.

Degree: 2012, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/4101

► This dissertation proposes that the church plays an active role in the salvation of its members through the proclamation of the gospel. Chapter 1 introduces… (more)

▼ This dissertation proposes that the church plays an active role in the salvation of its members through the proclamation of the gospel. Chapter 1 introduces the topic of the dissertation by positioning it within its current academic and nonacademic context. It then details the thesis and methodology of the dissertation. Chapter 2 demonstrates that the church is viewed as playing an active role in the salvation of believers in church history. It examines the relationship between the soteriology and ecclesiology of four theologians who have significantly influenced the protestant reformed trajectory: Cyprian, Augustine, Luther, Calvin. It argues that through their usage of the "church as mother motif," Cyprian, Augustine, Luther, and Calvin view the church as having an active role in salvation. Chapter 3 provides working definitions of the gospel and the church. It defines the gospel as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin based upon 1 Corinthians 15:3-5. Chapter 3 proceeds by defining the church as the regenerate people of God who have accepted the gospel message by faith in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Chapter 4 contends through scriptural exegesis that the proclamation of the gospel creates members of the church. The scriptural exegesis in this chapter goes in canonical order and focuses on exegeting passages that are recognized as being important in understanding the church's formation. It concludes with a summary of the scriptural data. Chapter 5 also argues through scriptural exegesis the church is the instrument that God uses to proclaim the gospel. Like Chapter 4, it focuses on exegeting recognized passages that indicate the church's instrumental role in the proclamation of the gospel. It also concludes with a summary of the scriptural data. Chapter 6 formulates systematically the scriptural data from Chapters 4 and 5 into a reciprocal relationship between the gospel and the church. Chapter 6 then frames the reciprocal relationship between the gospel and the church in terms of speech act theory. First, it briefly defines speech act theory and discusses why it can be applied to the reciprocal relationship between the gospel and the church. It then develops a speech act formulation of the reciprocal relationship in which the church proclaims both the locution and illocution of the gospel message and the Spirit creates the church, which is the perlocutionary effect of the church's gospel proclamation. It concludes by briefly detailing some of the theological implications of this formulation. Chapter 7 offers a conclusion to the dissertation in which the arguments from Chapters 1 to 6 are summarized. It then proposes areas for further research. It concludes by offering some potential applications of the speech act formulation of the reciprocal relationship between the gospel and the church to the current evangelical church. Advisors/Committee Members: Allison, Gregg R (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: church; church growth; ecclesiology; gospel; soteriology; speech act theory

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Knierim, D. P. (2012). Christ, the Gospel, and the Church: The Church's Participation in the Salvation of Its Members. (Thesis). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10392/4101

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Knierim, David Paul. “Christ, the Gospel, and the Church: The Church's Participation in the Salvation of Its Members.” 2012. Thesis, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/4101.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Knierim, David Paul. “Christ, the Gospel, and the Church: The Church's Participation in the Salvation of Its Members.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Knierim DP. Christ, the Gospel, and the Church: The Church's Participation in the Salvation of Its Members. [Internet] [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/4101.

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Council of Science Editors:

Knierim DP. Christ, the Gospel, and the Church: The Church's Participation in the Salvation of Its Members. [Thesis]. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10392/4101

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Liberty University

21. Gill, Orin Eckman, Sr. A Revitalization and Growth Strategy for the African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Virginia Conference.

Degree: 2011, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/426

► The purpose of this study was to analyze the current environments prevailing in the sixty-three A. M. E. Churches in the Virginia Conference and develop… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Church Health; Revitalization; Religion, Clergy; Religion, General

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Gill, Orin Eckman, S. (2011). A Revitalization and Growth Strategy for the African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Virginia Conference. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/426

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gill, Orin Eckman, Sr. “A Revitalization and Growth Strategy for the African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Virginia Conference.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/426.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gill, Orin Eckman, Sr. “A Revitalization and Growth Strategy for the African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Virginia Conference.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Gill, Orin Eckman S. A Revitalization and Growth Strategy for the African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Virginia Conference. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/426.

Council of Science Editors:

Gill, Orin Eckman S. A Revitalization and Growth Strategy for the African Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Virginia Conference. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2011. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/426

Liberty University

22. Kim, Chang Kyu. Biblical Strategy and Shift to Spiritual Driven Church Growth.

Degree: 2010, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/336

► The purpose of this project is to present the biblical standards, principles, components, and methods of spiritual discipline for 21st century churches' conversion from human… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; early church; spiritual discipline; Religion, General; Religion

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Kim, C. K. (2010). Biblical Strategy and Shift to Spiritual Driven Church Growth. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/336

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kim, Chang Kyu. “Biblical Strategy and Shift to Spiritual Driven Church Growth.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/336.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kim, Chang Kyu. “Biblical Strategy and Shift to Spiritual Driven Church Growth.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Kim CK. Biblical Strategy and Shift to Spiritual Driven Church Growth. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2010. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/336.

Council of Science Editors:

Kim CK. Biblical Strategy and Shift to Spiritual Driven Church Growth. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2010. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/336

Liberty University

23. Jang, DukSoo. Practical Strategies for 21st Century Healthy Church Growth as a Model of a Sung Jin Presbyterian Church.

Degree: 2011, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/428

► The purpose of this dissertation is to help Korean pastors to build their churches healthily. This dissertation will attempt to clarify the biblical definition and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Healthy Church; Religion, General; Religion, History of; Religion

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Jang, D. (2011). Practical Strategies for 21st Century Healthy Church Growth as a Model of a Sung Jin Presbyterian Church. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/428

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jang, DukSoo. “Practical Strategies for 21st Century Healthy Church Growth as a Model of a Sung Jin Presbyterian Church.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/428.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jang, DukSoo. “Practical Strategies for 21st Century Healthy Church Growth as a Model of a Sung Jin Presbyterian Church.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Jang D. Practical Strategies for 21st Century Healthy Church Growth as a Model of a Sung Jin Presbyterian Church. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/428.

Council of Science Editors:

Jang D. Practical Strategies for 21st Century Healthy Church Growth as a Model of a Sung Jin Presbyterian Church. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2011. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/428

Liberty University

24. Wheeland, Jeff Michael. A Mixed Methods Approach to the Implementation of Simple Church at Greenhouse Community Church.

Degree: 2019, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2245

► The majority of Evangelical Churches in America are declining. The majority of Christian and Missionary Alliances churches in America are also declining. Greenhouse Community Church… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Growth; Discipleship Plan; Simple Church; Christianity; Leadership Studies; Religion

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Wheeland, J. M. (2019). A Mixed Methods Approach to the Implementation of Simple Church at Greenhouse Community Church. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2245

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wheeland, Jeff Michael. “A Mixed Methods Approach to the Implementation of Simple Church at Greenhouse Community Church.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2245.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wheeland, Jeff Michael. “A Mixed Methods Approach to the Implementation of Simple Church at Greenhouse Community Church.” 2019. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Wheeland JM. A Mixed Methods Approach to the Implementation of Simple Church at Greenhouse Community Church. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2245.

Council of Science Editors:

Wheeland JM. A Mixed Methods Approach to the Implementation of Simple Church at Greenhouse Community Church. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2019. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2245

North-West University

25. Mohapi, Mosielle Peter. Towards an appropriate model of the local church in the Vaal Triangle / by Mosielle Peter Mohapi .

Degree: 2008, North-West University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2853

► This study seeks to discover more specifically how the Bible, rather than traditions, comfortable habits, or past practices, should guide us in achieving qualitative and… (more)

▼ This study seeks to discover more specifically how the Bible, rather than traditions, comfortable habits, or past practices, should guide us in achieving qualitative and quantitative church-growth in the Vaal Triangle, and in doing so to investigate different models, with the view of suggesting one typical to the conditions in the area. The literature review revealed that the local churches as they exist today are in disrepute. Together with other societal institutions, they are suspect, distrusted and no longer accepted at face value. Moreover, different societies or associations of Christians are found claiming to themselves and denying to others, the character and privilege of a Christian church; and opinions widely differing from each other are held as to the meaning of the word Church. In our time the word church has assumed various contemporary uses: the place of worship, a particular denomination, an area or nation, the universal body of believers, a local group of believers. Recourse to Scriptures must be sought for ecclesiastical formulations. The contextual study has revealed that the Vaal Triangle is characterised by differences in ethnic origin, language, and religion. Another feature about the Vaal Triangle is that some families are religiously bi-cultural i.e., members of the same family unit belong to different religious persuasions. In other instances the members of the same family unit belong to different denominations. This difference in church affiliation is as a result of various (and often confusing) church practices in the area. Moreover, there are a number of groups in existence in the Vaal Triangle called 'the Church' but certainly are not what the Lord said he would build, nor do they measure up to what the New Testament means when it speaks of the Church. This study endeavours to think afresh biblically and theologically, about the nature, structure and dynamics of the Local Church in the Vaal Triangle. The model proposed in this study namely, the Pastoral Family Model (PFM) seeks to integrate the whole life and witness of the Local Church in a balanced and co-ordinated way. This model uses all members of the household of God who can contribute to the growth of the Local Church by penetrating the community in other ways.

Subjects/Keywords: Appropriate model; Local church; Vaal Triangle; Bible; Qualitative; Quantitative; Church-growth

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Mohapi, M. P. (2008). Towards an appropriate model of the local church in the Vaal Triangle / by Mosielle Peter Mohapi . (Thesis). North-West University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2853

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mohapi, Mosielle Peter. “Towards an appropriate model of the local church in the Vaal Triangle / by Mosielle Peter Mohapi .” 2008. Thesis, North-West University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2853.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mohapi, Mosielle Peter. “Towards an appropriate model of the local church in the Vaal Triangle / by Mosielle Peter Mohapi .” 2008. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Mohapi MP. Towards an appropriate model of the local church in the Vaal Triangle / by Mosielle Peter Mohapi . [Internet] [Thesis]. North-West University; 2008. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2853.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mohapi MP. Towards an appropriate model of the local church in the Vaal Triangle / by Mosielle Peter Mohapi . [Thesis]. North-West University; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2853

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Liberty University

26. Adams, Gavin Roger. Improving Adoptive Mergers at River Community Church.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2716

► This thesis project cross compared the adoptive mergers of River Community Church (RCC) to identify the methodologies and strategies that created one successful campus via… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Revitalization; Church Growth; Multi-site; Church Strategy; Christianity; Religion

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APA (6^th Edition):

Adams, G. R. (2020). Improving Adoptive Mergers at River Community Church. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2716

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adams, Gavin Roger. “Improving Adoptive Mergers at River Community Church.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2716.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adams, Gavin Roger. “Improving Adoptive Mergers at River Community Church.” 2020. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Adams GR. Improving Adoptive Mergers at River Community Church. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2716.

Council of Science Editors:

Adams GR. Improving Adoptive Mergers at River Community Church. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2716

University of Helsinki

27. Friman, Ralf-Eerik. Why Do These Growing Church Services Attract People? : A Qualitative Study.

Degree: Department of Practical Theology; Helsingfors universitet, Teologiska fakulteten, Institutionen för praktisk teologi, 2015, University of Helsinki

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/158576

► The subject matter of this thesis were four church services that had experienced growth in attendance. Under study were particularly the reasons that attracted people… (more)

▼ The subject matter of this thesis were four church services that had experienced growth in attendance. Under study were particularly the reasons that attracted people to the services in question. The research question, which is the title of the thesis, was looked at from two angles: the attenders were asked about their reasons to come and the overseer of each service was interviewed about the reasons that they saw the attenders having for their attendance. These four services were all regular services organised by a local church. These four churches were The Evangelical Free Church of Turku (also known as Hope Church), The Pentecostal Church of Seinäjoki, The Evangelican Lutheran Parish of Haapajärvi and Suhe Church from Helsinki. The study was conducted as a qualitative, data-driven study. The data itself consisted of 39 questionnaires and four interviews. The questionnaires formed one body of data in spite of having been collected in different cities; one interview per church was conducted. The data was analysed through content analysis. The main reasons for attending the service for the first time were spiritual seeking, an invitation from friends and family, finding a community, curiosity or other random reasons. When the attenders were asked about the main reasons for current attendance, a change could be seen in the reasons: the majority of the attenders said their main reason now is a spiritual one. This included themes like spiritual growth, the love of God and receiving strength and power for everyday life. Other significant reasons for current attendance included community and serving. Almost everyone of the questioned attenders believed they would still be attending in a year or two's time. The biggest reasons for continued attendance were community, spiritual growth, the love of God, attending a service as a part of Christian living, and attending the service as a habit. The attenders received especially power and friends to their everyday life from the service. Worshiping God together and the sermon were seen to be the main ways God was encountered in the service itself. The community was not mainly seen as a primary reason to attend but the attenders described their community with significant words such as 'home', 'family', and 'safety net'. The overseers of the service saw invitations as an important reason for the first-time attenders. On the other hand they saw, that to continue coming people need to find meaningful relationships and spiritual content. All of the churches part-taking in this study had tried to develop and bring life to their services, though the particularities, structure and context of the churches are somewhat different. An important common aspect was a theologically grounded thought to follow the call of God and to see this call become concrete in different ways through the service.

Subjects/Keywords: church; church growth; church services; worship; church community; communality; relevance; locality; serving; relationship with God; Praktisk teologi; Practical Theology; Käytännöllinen teologia

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APA (6^th Edition):

Friman, R. (2015). Why Do These Growing Church Services Attract People? : A Qualitative Study. (Masters Thesis). University of Helsinki. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10138/158576

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Friman, Ralf-Eerik. “Why Do These Growing Church Services Attract People? : A Qualitative Study.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Helsinki. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10138/158576.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Friman, Ralf-Eerik. “Why Do These Growing Church Services Attract People? : A Qualitative Study.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Friman R. Why Do These Growing Church Services Attract People? : A Qualitative Study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/158576.

Council of Science Editors:

Friman R. Why Do These Growing Church Services Attract People? : A Qualitative Study. [Masters Thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/158576

Liberty University

28. Lee, Sung Gyu. A Church Growth Model in Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington.

Degree: 2009, Liberty University

URL: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/210

► This study attempted to develop a model of healthy church growth and apply them to the Korean-American Presbyterian Churches (KAPC) in Washington. D. C. The… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: church growth; korean; leadership; Messiah Presbyterian church; washington. D. C.; worship; Religion, General

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APA (6^th Edition):

Lee, S. G. (2009). A Church Growth Model in Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/210

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lee, Sung Gyu. “A Church Growth Model in Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/210.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lee, Sung Gyu. “A Church Growth Model in Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington.” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Lee SG. A Church Growth Model in Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2009. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/210.

Council of Science Editors:

Lee SG. A Church Growth Model in Korean-American Presbyterian Churches: With Special Reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2009. Available from: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/210

Liberty University

29. Billups, Damian. Strategies and Biblical Principles to Keep Church Plants From Closing its Doors Within the First Three Years.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2524

► Christians are commissioned to disciple the nations. Many attempts to fulfill this commission encounter variables that hinder the fulfillment of this dictum. Statistics indicate significant… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church Planting; Church Growth; Evangelism; Discipleship; Christianity; Religion; Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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Billups, D. (2020). Strategies and Biblical Principles to Keep Church Plants From Closing its Doors Within the First Three Years. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2524

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Billups, Damian. “Strategies and Biblical Principles to Keep Church Plants From Closing its Doors Within the First Three Years.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2524.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Billups, Damian. “Strategies and Biblical Principles to Keep Church Plants From Closing its Doors Within the First Three Years.” 2020. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Billups D. Strategies and Biblical Principles to Keep Church Plants From Closing its Doors Within the First Three Years. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2524.

Council of Science Editors:

Billups D. Strategies and Biblical Principles to Keep Church Plants From Closing its Doors Within the First Three Years. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2524

Liberty University

30. Park, Sungho. A Study on the Process of Establishing Church Vision through the Vision Room: The Case of Incheon Shinkwang Church in Korea.

Degree: 2020, Liberty University

URL: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2452

► The purpose of this study is to suggest a systematic process in establishing church’s vision by emphasizing the importance of having a clear vision in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Vision; Communication; Establishment Process; Church Growth; Revival; Church Renewal; Christianity; Practical Theology; Religion

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APA (6^th Edition):

Park, S. (2020). A Study on the Process of Establishing Church Vision through the Vision Room: The Case of Incheon Shinkwang Church in Korea. (Doctoral Dissertation). Liberty University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2452

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Park, Sungho. “A Study on the Process of Establishing Church Vision through the Vision Room: The Case of Incheon Shinkwang Church in Korea.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University. Accessed February 25, 2021. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2452.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Park, Sungho. “A Study on the Process of Establishing Church Vision through the Vision Room: The Case of Incheon Shinkwang Church in Korea.” 2020. Web. 25 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Park S. A Study on the Process of Establishing Church Vision through the Vision Room: The Case of Incheon Shinkwang Church in Korea. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 25]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2452.

Council of Science Editors:

Park S. A Study on the Process of Establishing Church Vision through the Vision Room: The Case of Incheon Shinkwang Church in Korea. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Liberty University; 2020. Available from: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2452

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