Why do some churches grow and others don't?

"Church growth scholars admit that it is difficult to explain precisely why some congregations grow and others don’t. Church growth is complex, and there is no way to reduce that complexity to a simple formula.1 However, church growth specialists such as Peter Wagner, Christian Schwarz, and Ken Hemphill have studied this phenomenon in different countries and cultures, and have developed various models relating to healthy, growing churches. An analysis of these studies and field observations indicates that these congregations have taken 10 specific initiatives."

Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2001
Author:
Daniel Julio Rode
Publisher:
Dialogue - General Conference Office of Education
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Order Information:
College and University Dialogue, Volume 13, Issue 1
Language:
French, Spanish, Portuguese, English
Resource Type:
Internet Resources; Published Articles & Papers
Resource Objective:
Informal / Lifelong Learning
Level:
Tertiary-Lifelong
Audience:
Student / Learner
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist