Guiding a large Evangelical Free Church to adopt a disciple making structure

William C Jones

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Guiding a large Evangelical Free Church to adopt a disciple making structure

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William C Jones. Guiding a Large Evangelical Free Church to Adopt a Disciple Making Structure. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/3df19a99-42e8-4794-9121-278ac60d2222.

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W. C. Jones. Guiding a large Evangelical Free Church to adopt a disciple making structure. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/3df19a99-42e8-4794-9121-278ac60d2222

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William C Jones. Guiding a Large Evangelical Free Church to Adopt a Disciple Making Structure. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/3df19a99-42e8-4794-9121-278ac60d2222.

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William C Jones

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Abstract

This project records the efforts involved in helping a large Evangelical Free Church (Liberty Bible Church in Chesterton, Indiana) to alter its ministry philosophy and structure to demonstrate a commitment to discipleship. The first chapter includes a brief description of the biblical and theological data which shaped the church's disciple making ministry. The second chapter surveys the writings of three influential schools of thought in discipleship and how they interplayed with the author's views on discipleship. It also explains some historical factors which have affected the church's disciple making ministry. The third chapter records the steps taken to improve the church's ability to make disciples. These steps cover many areas: small group ministries, organizational documents 9such as the constitution and by-laws), adult education ministries, leadership development structures, and staffing procedures. The last chapter offers an evaluation of the project and some observations about additional changes to complete the transition.

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