A new approach in overcoming problem [sic] faced by small churches in Singapore : a case study of a merger between Truth Bible Presbyterian Church and Grace Community Church /
by Chian Hui Chang.
- 1995.
- 54 leaves, bound ; 29 cm.
Typescript. A ministry perspective project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Divinity, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, 1995. 1. Description of the Project 2. Rethinking About Church Building 3. Two Churches Becoming One: A Case Study: The Merger of Truth Bible Presbyterian Church and Grace Community Church 4. The Collaborative Ministry of the Ministers 5. Conclusion 6. Bibliography
Review of Precedent Research -- Importance of the Study -- Organization of the Ministry Perspective Project. Freedom to Worship -- A Place to Worship -- Current Options. The Brief History of the Two Churches -- The History of Truth Bible Presbyterian Church -- The History of Grace Community Church -- The Period of Laying Foundations -- The Ways to Formulate Antioch Identity -- A Neutral Name for the Church -- The Church Family -- The Family Responsibility -- The Ethos of the Church -- The Doctrinal Position of the Church -- The Formation of Antioch Bible Presbyterian Church -- The Period of Growth, Consolidation and Expansion -- Summary. The Need to be Committed to Each Others -- The Need to Maintain the Unity of Hearts -- The Need to Understand Each Individual's Developmental Goals -- The Need to Understand One's Personal Values -- Channels of Communication must be Opened -- Mutual Respect -- Learning to be Humble -- Willingness to Change When Necessary -- Do Not Differ or Argue with Each Other in Public -- The Need to Pray for One Another -- Summary.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions.--Ministry perspective project.
Small churches--Singapore. Interdenominational cooperation--Singapore. Church facilities--Singapore.