Wallace, David L,

A biblical evaluation of partnership and fusion models of national church/mission relationship, 1960-1975 /By David L. Wallace. - 1983. - 90 leaves, bound ; 29 cm.

Typescript. I. Introduction II. Descriptions of Partnership and Fusion Models III. Presentation of Biblical Studies IV. Conclusions



Brief Summary of the History of Church/Mission Tensions -- Overview of History -- Tensions in Church/Mission Relationships -- Focus Points for Church/Mission Tensions -- Rationale for Examining Church/Mission Relationships -- Need for Examination of Church/Mission Relationships -- Proposed Bases for Church/Mission Relationships -- Limitations of the Study -- Concerning Biblical Principles -- Selection of the Two Models -- Definition of Terms -- Content of Chapters. Introductory Statements -- Presentation of the Partnership Model -- Brief History -- General Description -- Specific Areas -- Missionary Outreach -- Expression of Unity -- Role of the Missionary -- Decision-Making Procedure -- Finances -- Presentation of the Fusion Model -- Brief History -- General Description -- Specific Areas -- Missionary Outreach -- Expression of Unity -- Role of the Missionary -- Decision-Making Procedure -- Finances -- Summary of Distinctions Between the Models. Procedure and Limitations -- Presentation of Biblical Studies -- New Testament Teachign Passages -- Concept of Unity -- Great Commission Mandate -- Example of the New Testament Church -- Great Commission Mandate -- Agents of Churches -- Decision-Making -- Summary of Biblical Principles. Restatment of Purpose and Limitations -- Evaluation of the Models According to Biblical Prinicples.




Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions--Dissertations.


Indigenous church administration--Biblical teaching.

BV2082 / .B535 1983 BV4070