Some Primary Factors of Church Growth of a Chinese Church in the Philippines

Stephen Go Tan

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Some Primary Factors of Church Growth of a Chinese Church in the Philippines

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Stephen Go Tan. Some Primary Factors of Church Growth of a Chinese Church In the Philippines. Dallas Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2e9088ac-ca9a-4ef5-affe-f85047aeea2a.

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At a time when Chinese churches in the Philippines are stagnant or declining in numbers, Grace Christian Church of the Philippines (GCCP) is one of the fastest-growing Chinese churches in the Philippines in the past decade. This applied research project used the survey method to investigate some primary factors that have contributed to the growth of GCCP. This is for the benefit of GCCP herself as well as for other Chinese churches in the Philippines. This study answered the research question, 'What are some primary factors associated with new members of the last 10 years (2005-2015) joining Grace Christian Church of the Philippines?' The research examined the three factors of Pulpit Ministry, Culture Change, and Vision as primary factors of church growth. This study looked at pulpit preaching and its central importance in the life of the church. It also examined culture in the church and the change process and why these are important factors to consider when implementing change. Then, it explored how vision and its casting are essential to give the church direction and purpose. The results of the survey indicated that the Pulpit Ministry, Culture Change, and Vision were indeed primary factors of church growth at GCCP from 2005 to 2015.At a time when Chinese churches in the Philippines are stagnant or declining in numbers, Grace Christian Church of the Philippines (GCCP) is one of the fastest-growing Chinese churches in the Philippines in the past decade. This applied research project used the survey method to investigate some primary factors that have contributed to the growth of GCCP. This is for the benefit of GCCP herself as well as for other Chinese churches in the Philippines. This study answered the research question, 'What are some primary factors associated with new members of the last 10 years (2005-2015) joining Grace Christian Church of the Philippines?' The research examined the three factors of Pulpit Ministry, Culture Change, and Vision as primary factors of church growth. This study looked at pulpit preaching and its central importance in the life of the church. It also examined culture in the church and the change process and why these are important factors to consider when implementing change. Then, it explored how vision and its casting are essential to give the church direction and purpose. The results of the survey indicated that the Pulpit Ministry, Culture Change, and Vision were indeed primary factors of church growth at GCCP from 2005 to 2015. Quantifying these results formalizes the contributing factors of growth and ensures that these three growth factors remain part of the DNA and cultural core of what characterizes GCCP. It is hoped that this research will help other Chinese churches in the Philippines identify key factors they will prayerfully consider to help them grow with the Lord's enablement.

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