A church planting strategy for the missionary church in Curitiba, Brazil /by Gerald E. Steele.
- 1985.
- iv, 65 leaves, bound : illustrations, map ; 29 cm.
Typescript (photocopy). A Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1985. Bibliography: leaves 64-65. 1. Setting the Stage 2. A Brief History of Church Planting Efforts in Brazil 3. Lessons from Mission History in the Planting of Brazilian Churches 4. Strategy for Curitiba List of Illustrations List of Tables
A Brief Historical Look at the Country -- Politics -- Religion -- Summary. Brief History of Church Planting Efforts by Protestants in General -- A Brief History of the Church Planting Efforts of the Missionary Church in Brazil -- A Brief History of the Church Planting Efforts of the Missionary Church in the City of Curitiba, Parana. Hindrances -- Practical Lessons -- Summary. The Goal -- Analysis and Deployment of Gaol -- Selection and Training of Lay Leadership -- Deployment of Seminary Students -- Planning of Public Gatherings -- Assistance to Urban Social Needs -- Summary. Map of Parana -- Partnership Model -- Membership Graph -- Brazilian Social Structure -- Brazil's Rapid Urbanization -- The Rail Fence Analogy -- ECO -- Composition of the House Church -- Diagram of Mother-Church and House-Church Relationship -- Formation of Bairro Church. Comparative Chart of Church Membership Growth.
Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project.