Indigenous Church Planting in Post Christian Europe: A Case Study of Belgian Pioneers

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-405
Author(s):  
Colin Godwin
Keyword(s):  
Church Planting ◽  
Indigenous Church

scholarly journals YOUTH CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHURCH GROWTH: A CASE STUDY OF THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD SOCIETY (LOWS) OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH, NIGERIA, 1966 - 1992

2020 ◽  
pp. 319-322
Author(s):  
Afolabi Samuel Oluseyi Ph.D
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Church Growth ◽  
Church Planting ◽  
World Society ◽  
Indigenous Church ◽  
The World ◽  
The Church ◽  
Interview Questionnaire ◽  
Apostolic Church

Christ Apostolic Church was the foremost African Indigenous Church in Nigeria and its history dates back to 1918. The growth and expansion of the church in Nigeria was aided by the activities of its youth organisations, foremost among which was the Light of the World Society. This article examines the origin of the society, its objectives, administration and programmes. The article also highlights the various contributions of the society to the growth and expansion of the church via evangelism and church planting, promotion of Christian education and leadership development. The study adopted George Ehusani’s concept which states that the youths should not be seen as mere objects or targets of the Church’s programmes and projects, rather they should be seen as active agents of evangelization. Data were gathered through the use of structured oral interview, questionnaire, archival materials and bibliographical search. KEYWORDS: Christ Apostolic Church, Light of the World, Youths, Growth and Expansion

scholarly journals A Case Study of Church Growth by Church Planting in Germany: Are They Connected?

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Stefan Paas
Keyword(s):  
Church Growth ◽  
Church Planting ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
New Churches ◽  
The Relationship

It is widely believed that the planting of new churches is a cause of church growth, regardless of culture or context. However, surprisingly little reliable and relevant data are presented to support this claim. In this article recent membership data of the Bund Freier evangelischer Gemeinden (Association of Free Evangelical Congregations) in Germany is explored to examine the relationship between church planting and church growth. The data show that there is indeed a positive correlation, but since there is also a clear correlation between rapid growth and decline, the evidence should be treated with care.

Transformative metrics for holistic ministry in the marketplace

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-139
Author(s):  
Samuel Lee
Keyword(s):  
Church Planting ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Great Commission ◽  
Holistic Ministry ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Unique Data ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Proxy Indicators ◽  
The Creation

Holistic ministry is now the standard across global missional practice, and one manifestation of integral mission is Entrepreneurial Church Planting (ECP). This occurs when business entrepreneurs and clergy members launch spiritually and economically integrated communities of faith. While it may be conceptually inviting for spiritual and business forces to comingle in reaching the lost, ECP activities need to be evaluated as to whether they are accomplishing the goals of the Great Commission and the Creation Commission. In-depth study is needed now to consider outcomes relative to goals. To that end, this study will examine the unique data trends that emerge in the case study of Kentucky-based Meridzo Ministries. Grassroots insights from case-study research will then be applied to Clemens Sedmak’s kinship model in order to posit three proxy indicators based upon interviewee data. This article argues that rather than measuring success of missions economically or spiritually, success should be gauged on the grounds of holistic relational transformation.

scholarly journals YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN PARAMILITARY BODIES: A CASE STUDY OF THE ROYAL SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH IN NIGERIA, 2002-2021

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Afolabi Oluseyi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Involvement ◽  
Indigenous Church ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Church ◽  
Apostolic Church

Christ Apostolic Church is a foremost African Indigenous Church which has proliferated and shown phenomenal growth particularly in Nigeria. One of the factors responsible for the growth and expansion of the church in Nigeria was the activities of its youth organisations among which is the Royal Shepherds. This article focuses on the Royal Shepherds which is the paramilitary outfit of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria. The research highlights the history of the organisation, its aims and objectives and its administration. It also features the programmes and activities of the organisation and gives detailed attention to the specific contributions of the organisation to the growth of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria. Data were gathered through the use of structured oral interview, archival materials and bibliographical search. Useful suggestions were offered to improve the operations of the organisation.

scholarly journals THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (CACSA) TO THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH NIGERIA, 1971-2015

2020 ◽  
pp. 579-584
Author(s):  
Afolabi Samuel Oluseyi Ph.D
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Young People ◽  
Church Planting ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Indigenous Church ◽  
The Church ◽  
Interview Questionnaire ◽  
Apostolic Church

Christ Apostolic Church was the foremost African Indigenous Church in Nigeria and its history dates back to 1918. The growth and expansion of the church in Nigeria was aided by the activities of its youth organisations, prominent among which is the Christ Apostolic Church Students’ Association. This article examines the origin of the Association, its vision, administration and programmes. The article also highlights the various contributions of the society to the growth and expansion of the church via evangelism and church planting, music ministry, establishment of Campus Fellowship Centres, promotion of Christian/formal education, career development and leadership development. The study adopted Matthew Seebach’s theory which is based on active forms of participation of youths in which the involvement of young people results in an impact on a process, influences a decision, or produces an outcome. Data were gathered through the use of structured oral interview, questionnaire, archival materials and bibliographical search. KEYWORDS: Christ Apostolic Church, Association, Youths, Growth and Expansion.

Living Out Being a Public Church in Selma, Alabama

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-373
Author(s):  
Samuel Lee
Keyword(s):  
Church Planting ◽  
Economic Aspect ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Public Theology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Public Church

AbstractContemporary missions, regardless of the sending country, often include socio-economic dimensions. One application of the socio-economic aspect is Entrepreneurial Church Planting which uses business entrepreneurs and clergy members to launch spiritually and economically integrated communities of faith. In a world that measures success economically, how should be success being measured in such endeavours? For too long in the history of the Christian faith, financial stewardship or the number of conversions has sufficed. Increased economic pressures have led to the need not only to be governed by the quantifiable elements of reconciliation or financial flourishing, but also to evaluate outcomes of transformation—and thus to be accountable. This article explores these issues through a case study of the Blue Jean Church in partnership with Arsenal Place Accelerator and the Children’s Policy Council in Selma, Alabama. It represents a form of a congregationally-based practical public theology.

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