Sharpening the focus of the church /

Getz, Gene A,

Sharpening the focus of the church / [print] Gene A. Getz. - Extensively rev. - Wheaton, Illinois : Victor Books, (c)1984. - 359 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. - Biblical renewal series .



Introduction : from theory to practice -- Church renewal in perspective -- A look through three lenses -- Why the church exists -- Making disciples -- Principles of new testament evangelism -- Building the church -- Vital new testament experiences -- Principles of new testament edification -- Leadership in the new testament church-phase one -- Leadership in the new testament church-phase 2 -- The functioning body -- Principles of new testament leadership -- Biblical examples of administration and organization -- Principles of biblical administration and organization -- Communication in the new testament -- Principles of new testament communication -- Institutionalism in history -- Reflections of institutionalism in the evangelical church -- Cultural implications for the twentieth-century church -- Developing proper perspective-step by step -- Formulating objectives, goals, and standards.

A splendid analysis of true scriptural ministry of the church, using helpful charts and summaries.



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Church.
Theology, Practical.

BV600 BV600.G394.S537 1984