Models of Contemporary Church Life
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
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
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
"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,
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).