Case studies of churches in western Pennsylvania that examine methodologies used to start a new worship service

Jeffrey C Diedrich

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Case studies of churches in western Pennsylvania that examine methodologies used to start a new worship service

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Jeffrey C Diedrich. Case Studies of Churches In Western Pennsylvania That Examine Methodologies Used to Start a New Worship Service. Dallas Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2fb105b9-75f3-4204-9e55-4ac9741592f6?locale=en.

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J. C. Diedrich. Case studies of churches in western Pennsylvania that examine methodologies used to start a new worship service. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2fb105b9-75f3-4204-9e55-4ac9741592f6?locale=en

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Jeffrey C Diedrich. Case Studies of Churches In Western Pennsylvania That Examine Methodologies Used to Start a New Worship Service. Dallas Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2fb105b9-75f3-4204-9e55-4ac9741592f6?locale=en.

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Jeffrey C Diedrich

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Abstract

The thesis of this dissertation is to demonstrate how evangelical churches effectively plan and launch a new worship service in addition to the one(s) they currently have. The researcher selected these two case studies because they demonstrated a determination to evangelize their communities with the gospel. This passion manifested into a desire to minister to more people through a new worship service. The research format was both qualitative and quantitative in nature as the researcher used quantitative surveys, open-ended questions, personal interviews, church campus visits, and archival data analysis to develop a deeper understanding of the planning process. This researcher believed two factors contributed to a successful launch of a new worship service: clear, consistent communication by leadership and unity in the leadership team. Research concluded this hypothesis was true. This researcher believes missionally-minded, evangelical churches often lead the way by breaking free of ineffective methods, reinventing the way ministry is done. The church must be willing to change or die.

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