TY  - MANSCPT
AU  - Philpott,Jeff
TI  - Successful church planting: a comparative study of factors church planters consider critical for a viable church plant 
AV  - BV652 .S833 2007
PY  - 2007///
KW  - Columbia International University
KW  - Dissertations
KW  - Church growth
KW  - Church work
KW  - Christian leadership
N1  - Typescript; "April, 2007."; Chapter 1: The Problem Stated; Chapter 2: Precedent Research; Chapter 3: Research Methodology; Chapter 4: Research Findings; Chapter 5: Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendix; Illustrations; 1 (leaves 281-285); The Concern --; The Problem --; Theological Background --; Research Questions --; Assumptions --; Limitations and Delimitations --; Definition of Terms --; Outline of the Remainder of the Dissertation --; Chapter Summary; Expectations --; Organization of the Present Chapter --; Biblical and Spiritual Foundation --; Qualifications of a Church Planter --; Phases and Steps --; Process of Guiding the New Church to Health and Stability --; Definition of Success --; Chapter Summary; Statement of Research Type --; Sampling Population --; Sample --; Overall Research Strategy --; Step by Step Plan --; Instrumentation --; Chapter Summary; Procedure for Interpretation or Analysis of Data --; Analysis of Data --; Findings and Analysis of Data --; Spousal Support --; Viability --; Biblical/Spiritual Foundation --; Qualifications of a Church Planter --; Phases and Steps --; Process of Church Health --; Final Quesiton --; Chapter Summary; Recommendations for Ministry Practice --; Convergence --; The importance of casting vision cannot be overemphasized --; Material resources are less important than one might believe --; Have a plan for both developipng leaders and involving them as soon as possible --; A church planter needs to be sure of his calling --; Problems with the mother/partner church can impact the plant significantly --; Divergence --; A healthy core group is essential --; Spousal support is a must --; Coaching plays a significant role in the life of the planter --; Further Insights to be Considered --; Recommendations for Future Researchers --; Chapter Summary; Data Collection Instrument --; Interviews; Critical Factors for a Viable Church Plant --; Critical Successes --; Critical Problem Areas --; Assessment Results --; Developing Core Membership --; Coaching Experiences --; First Public Service; 2
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