Papers

Models of Contemporary Church Life

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Here is an overview at the approaches used by churches today.  A look at the Sunday morning worship service reveals 5 broad categories, and gives an indication of their underlying approach to church life.

New Styles for the Unchanging Mission

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Understanding the drive behind changing styles in church. The world surrounding the church changes often.  And those changes bring fresh challenges for the church.

Discipleship Training in Church Life

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Grasping the importance of a key element in "how the Christian life works."  Does it really make any difference where you start training a person?   Is there a foundation upon which other training can be built?

Consider Jesus Christ

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"Here is a summary of live issues (and resolutions) I faced during my third year in graduate school...I have spent most of my adult life either as a student or working directly with students. I have listened to many serious and honest questions about the Christian faith."
Questions addressed include,

  • "Why be concerned with complex issues?"
  • "Is there evidence that God exists?"
  • "Can the Bible be trusted?"...and more. 

Key Issues in Planting Churches Without Buildings

A discussion in which two approaches are evaluated and compared: churches with an "Extended Rental Strategy" (ERS) and churches with and "Early Purchase Strategy" (EPS).

15 pages, $10
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