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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.
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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.
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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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Evaluating the Church Growth Movement?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian Churches, denominations, groups
Where can I read a sample of Evaluating the Church Growth Movement?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310872153
Is Evaluating the Church Growth Movement part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Counterpoints: Church Life
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Evaluating the Church Growth Movement?
Zondervan
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Zondervan
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Evaluating the Church Growth Movement is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310872153)
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