Successful church planting : a comparative study of factors church planters consider critical for a viable church plant / by Jeff Philpott.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 2007.Description: xiii, 285 leaves ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
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Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV652 .S833 2007
  • BV652
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Contents:
The Problem -- Theological Background -- Research Questions -- Assumptions -- Limitations and Delimitations -- Definition of Terms -- Outline of the Remainder of the Dissertation -- Chapter Summary.
Organization of the Present Chapter -- Biblical and Spiritual Foundation -- Qualifications of a Church Planter -- Phases and Steps -- Process of Guiding the New Church to Health and Stability -- Definition of Success -- Chapter Summary.
Sampling Population -- Sample -- Overall Research Strategy -- Step by Step Plan -- Instrumentation -- Chapter Summary.
Analysis of Data -- Findings and Analysis of Data -- Spousal Support -- Viability -- Biblical/Spiritual Foundation -- Qualifications of a Church Planter -- Phases and Steps -- Process of Church Health -- Final Quesiton -- Chapter Summary.
Convergence -- The importance of casting vision cannot be overemphasized -- Material resources are less important than one might believe -- Have a plan for both developipng leaders and involving them as soon as possible -- A church planter needs to be sure of his calling -- Problems with the mother/partner church can impact the plant significantly -- Divergence -- A healthy core group is essential -- Spousal support is a must -- Coaching plays a significant role in the life of the planter -- Further Insights to be Considered -- Recommendations for Future Researchers -- Chapter Summary.
Interviews.
Critical Successes -- Critical Problem Areas -- Assessment Results -- Developing Core Membership -- Coaching Experiences -- First Public Service.
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"April, 2007."

Chapter 1: The Problem Stated

The Concern -- The Problem -- Theological Background -- Research Questions -- Assumptions -- Limitations and Delimitations -- Definition of Terms -- Outline of the Remainder of the Dissertation -- Chapter Summary.

Chapter 2: Precedent Research

Expectations -- Organization of the Present Chapter -- Biblical and Spiritual Foundation -- Qualifications of a Church Planter -- Phases and Steps -- Process of Guiding the New Church to Health and Stability -- Definition of Success -- Chapter Summary.

Chapter 3: Research Methodology

Statement of Research Type -- Sampling Population -- Sample -- Overall Research Strategy -- Step by Step Plan -- Instrumentation -- Chapter Summary.

Chapter 4: Research Findings

Procedure for Interpretation or Analysis of Data -- Analysis of Data -- Findings and Analysis of Data -- Spousal Support -- Viability -- Biblical/Spiritual Foundation -- Qualifications of a Church Planter -- Phases and Steps -- Process of Church Health -- Final Quesiton -- Chapter Summary.

Chapter 5: Conclusions and Recommendations

Recommendations for Ministry Practice -- Convergence -- The importance of casting vision cannot be overemphasized -- Material resources are less important than one might believe -- Have a plan for both developipng leaders and involving them as soon as possible -- A church planter needs to be sure of his calling -- Problems with the mother/partner church can impact the plant significantly -- Divergence -- A healthy core group is essential -- Spousal support is a must -- Coaching plays a significant role in the life of the planter -- Further Insights to be Considered -- Recommendations for Future Researchers -- Chapter Summary.

Appendix

Data Collection Instrument -- Interviews.

Illustrations

Critical Factors for a Viable Church Plant -- Critical Successes -- Critical Problem Areas -- Assessment Results -- Developing Core Membership -- Coaching Experiences -- First Public Service.

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