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Seven key principles of dynamic church growth / Paul Seung-oh An.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Makati City, Philippines : Church Strengthening Ministry, 2002.Description: 136 p.; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9717177627
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • FIL BV 652.25 .S48 2002
Contents:
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
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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

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