Christianity is declining in the UK. In particular, the numbers participating in churches are decreasing each year. Of course, not all denominations are declining. A few are growing. What is […]
Secularisation is the process where religion loses its significance and influence in society. The Limited Enthusiasm with Demographics model is used to test the effects of secularisation on church decline and growth. Read More about “Secularisation”…
Types of church growth models include those of: discipleship churches, contextual churches and generationally sustainable churches Read More about “Types of Church Growth Models”…
The limit to church growth caused by constant demand can be removed by making society’s demand proportional to its numbers. However, church growth is still limited by the rate at which people leave and how long they remain hardened to re-joining the church.
What strategies can the church use to raise these limits and enhance its growth? Read More about “Variable Demand”…
A revival took place in the Indian state of Nagaland where the Baptist church rose from 130,000 members in 1976 to about 200,000 in 1982. The converts were largely drawn from the nominal Christian community of Nagaland.
Does this revival follow the pattern of the Limited Enthusiasm model?
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In 1904-5, Moriah chapel was the centre of massive church growth in Wales through a God-sent revival.