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.