Power evangelism : a strategy for church growth among Tamil tea estate laborers /
by William H. Katz.
- 1992.
- v, 108 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1992. Bibliography: leaves 101-108. Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Subjects Relating to Power Evangelism Chapter Three: Power Evangelism Accounts and References in the New Testament Chapter Four: Sri Lankan Scene Chapter Five: Survey of the Sri Lankan Church Chapter Six: Power Evangelism and Its Partnership with Church Growth Chapter Seven: Conclusion List of Appendices
Discussion of Terms -- Reason for Interest -- Limitations -- Availability of Resources -- Organization. World View: -- Western World View -- Animist World View -- Biblical World View -- Power Encounter -- Power Evangelism -- Spiritual Warfare. The Supernatural Works of Jesus Christ -- The Disciples and Power Ministry -- Power Ministry in Acts. Geographical and Economic Overview -- Religious Milieu -- A capsule look at Sri Lankan Tamils. Early Advances and Setbacks -- Overview of Current Situation -- Challenges to Gospel Presentation: -- Colonial Heritage -- World View and Felt Needs. A brief study of Church Growth Principles -- Reports on Church Growth through Power Evangelism -- Argentina -- Brazil -- China -- Ethiopia -- Himalayan Region -- Solomon Islands -- Uganda. Power Ministry Summation -- Toward a Strategy for Sri Lanka -- Power Ministry Cautions -- Application to other fields -- Suggestions for further study. Supernatural ministry of Jesus -- Overview of signs and wonders and other supernatural phenomenon in Acts -- AsiaNet Ministries profile.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project.