Seven key principles of dynamic church growth /
Seung-oh An, Paul
Seven key principles of dynamic church growth / Paul Seung-oh An. - Makati City, Philippines : Church Strengthening Ministry, 2002. - 136 p.; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references
Contents: Key principle 1: Have a proper understanding of the church Why not a traditional study of the church (Systematic ecclesiology) Elements that make all churches unique The nature of the church Styles of church government The focus of the church Key principle 2: Design and carry out dynamic worship Worship, only to glorify God? Worship and church growth The gifts of worship Some principles of worship styles Suggestions for dynamic worship Additional suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the worship service Key principle 3: Pursue effective communication for dynamic church growth Mediums of communication Crucial rules of effective communication The importance of preaching in communication Practical advice for increasing communication skills Resources for powerful preaching Key principle 4: Seek the power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit as an agent of kingdom ministry Different views on the Holy Spirit The strategies of Spirit-filled ministry The role of prayer for a spirit filled ministry Testimonies of prayer Suggestions for successful prayer ministry Key principle 5: Organize your congregation for effective kingdom ministry Principles of organizing Kinds of organizations The importance of small group organization Comparison between shepherd type and rancher type leaders Ratios for effective church growth Practical principles for successful small groups Key functions and a model format for small groups Good examples of small groups Key principle 6: Lead your congregation to be dedicated witnesses Definition and kinds of evangelism Principles and assumptions for fruitful evangelism Evangelism by individuals Evangelism by teams Preparatory activities for effective evangelism Key principle 7: Strengthen your leadership Basic understanding of leadership What kind of leadership is idealistic Comparison of leadership models Basic roles of leaders Three major dimensions of strengthening leadership
9717177627
Church growth
Pastoral theology
Christian leadership
FIL BV 652.25 / .S48 2002
Seven key principles of dynamic church growth / Paul Seung-oh An. - Makati City, Philippines : Church Strengthening Ministry, 2002. - 136 p.; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references
Contents: Key principle 1: Have a proper understanding of the church Why not a traditional study of the church (Systematic ecclesiology) Elements that make all churches unique The nature of the church Styles of church government The focus of the church Key principle 2: Design and carry out dynamic worship Worship, only to glorify God? Worship and church growth The gifts of worship Some principles of worship styles Suggestions for dynamic worship Additional suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the worship service Key principle 3: Pursue effective communication for dynamic church growth Mediums of communication Crucial rules of effective communication The importance of preaching in communication Practical advice for increasing communication skills Resources for powerful preaching Key principle 4: Seek the power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit as an agent of kingdom ministry Different views on the Holy Spirit The strategies of Spirit-filled ministry The role of prayer for a spirit filled ministry Testimonies of prayer Suggestions for successful prayer ministry Key principle 5: Organize your congregation for effective kingdom ministry Principles of organizing Kinds of organizations The importance of small group organization Comparison between shepherd type and rancher type leaders Ratios for effective church growth Practical principles for successful small groups Key functions and a model format for small groups Good examples of small groups Key principle 6: Lead your congregation to be dedicated witnesses Definition and kinds of evangelism Principles and assumptions for fruitful evangelism Evangelism by individuals Evangelism by teams Preparatory activities for effective evangelism Key principle 7: Strengthen your leadership Basic understanding of leadership What kind of leadership is idealistic Comparison of leadership models Basic roles of leaders Three major dimensions of strengthening leadership
9717177627
Church growth
Pastoral theology
Christian leadership
FIL BV 652.25 / .S48 2002