The word “enthusiast” frequently appears in my models. What is an enthusiast, and why are they important? An enthusiast is a special type of Christian. They are believers who are actively involved in the conversion of people to the Christian faith …
Some churches in the UK are being influenced by the prevailing progressive ideology in Western culture. How does denominational growth and decline relate to acceptance of progressive ideas? This question is addressed examining the denominations’ approach to marriage. Read More about “UK Church Decline and Progressive Ideology”…
Activists are believers who contribute to the life of the church. Most are not enthusiasts – the believers who make converts. Nevertheless, activsits help build up the life of the church. How is the Limited Enthusiasm model extended to include such activists? Read More about “Limited Enthusiasm with Activists”…
Spiritual life is an aspect of a believer that makes them more effective in making converts. A church builds this life through its active members. I consider two forms of such life: one that is built persistently over time and the other that may occur immediately. The church grows through two types of revival. Read More about “Models of Spiritual Life”…
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, ‘What does this mean?’ (Acts 2:12). That is a great question! What does Pentecost mean?
A sermon from Pentecost Sunday 2023. The relationship between the Holy Spirit, church growth and revival Read More about “What Does Pentecost Mean For You?”…
Types of church growth models include those of: discipleship churches, contextual churches and generationally sustainable churches Read More about “Types of Church Growth Models”…
In 1904-5, Moriah chapel was the centre of massive church growth in Wales through a God-sent revival.