Post Tagged with: "Dean Kelley"
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Church Growth Limited by Evangelistic Purity
The fourth in the series on limits to church growth. The relationship between a mixed church and the effectiveness of evangelism.
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Liberal and Conservative Churches Part 1
Recently I came across two comments about liberalism within the Christian church that struck me: Liberal theology cannot sustain a local congregation. It kills churches. In fact, it only survives due to tenured academics. Rick Warren [1] Congregationally speaking, Protestant […]
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Dealing with Church Decline
Church growth is not just an academic study for me; it is personal. Not only am I fascinated by the growth and decline of churches; I am part of it. I belong to a church and engage in its mission, […]
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Enthusiasm and the Presence of God
I love enthusiasm! It may be a crowd enthusiastic for their sports team, an academic passionate for their subject, or a child in raptures over their latest toy. It is a joy to watch, because the enthusiasts are so happy […]