Why churches do or do not plant churches : A study of the churches of Christ in Australia /
Raymond B. Williams.
- first edition.
- Columbia, South Carolina : [Unknown], (c)2009.
- 118 pages : illustrations
List of Illustrations List of Tables Chapter 1: The Problem Stated Chapter 2: Precedent Research Chapter 3: Research Methodology Chapter 4: Findings Chapter 5: Recommendations Appendix
Size of Congregation -- Location of Church -- Age Distribution of Congregation -- Church Planting as an Important Purpose of the Church -- Reasons Chosen for Not Attempting to Plant a Church. Changes in Weekly Attendance, 1991-2001 -- Changes in Number of Congregations, 1991-2001 -- Church Planting by Australian Christian Church. Context -- Research Questions -- Delimitation of the Problem -- Definition of Terms -- Limitations of the Study -- Importance of the Study. Biblical/Theological Basis for Church Planting -- The Mission of God -- Old Testament Background -- The Coming of Messiah -- The Procedure of Paul -- Summary of the biblical/theological basis for church planting -- History of church planting in Australia -- Current Church Planting Efforts -- Current church planting methods and strategy in Australia -- Additional Considerations -- Summary. Research Strategy -- Procedures for Implementation -- Procedure for Selecting Respondents -- Instrumentation -- Interpretation of the Data -- Analysis of the Data -- Initial Demographic Section of Survey -- Summary of initial demographics -- The Branched Survey -- Data on Churches Planted -- Paired Responses -- The Crucial Factor-Numbers -- Significant Factors -- Leadership -- Emphasis on Evangelism -- Enough Churches Already -- Factors to be Considered -- Finances -- Not A Necessary Purpose -- Lack of Knowledge/Expertise -- Responsibility of Denomination -- Worth Noting -- Additional Documents -- Summary. Answering the Research Questions -- Summary of findings. Further Study -- Conclusion -- Postscript. A: Survey Instrument -- B: Survey Results Indicating Reasons for Not Planting a Church -- C: Church Planting Movements.
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