Exploring church growth among pastors and lay pastors of Bethlehem Reformed Church of God: a case for the introduction of ministry and mission to aspects of evangelism

DonnaFaith Lodge

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Exploring church growth among pastors and lay pastors of Bethlehem Reformed Church of God: a case for the introduction of ministry and mission to aspects of evangelism

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DonnaFaith Lodge. Exploring Church Growth Among Pastors and Lay Pastors of Bethlehem Reformed Church of God: a Case for the Introduction of Ministry and Mission to Aspects of Evangelism. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/71b71d91-1c14-4ce1-bf08-d74643883d0e.

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D. Lodge. Exploring church growth among pastors and lay pastors of Bethlehem Reformed Church of God: a case for the introduction of ministry and mission to aspects of evangelism. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/71b71d91-1c14-4ce1-bf08-d74643883d0e

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DonnaFaith Lodge. Exploring Church Growth Among Pastors and Lay Pastors of Bethlehem Reformed Church of God: a Case for the Introduction of Ministry and Mission to Aspects of Evangelism. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/71b71d91-1c14-4ce1-bf08-d74643883d0e.

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DonnaFaith Lodge

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The study focuses on the possible causes of decline in church congregational numerical growth. This study uses qualitative methods through use of questionnaire to find out what factors relate to numerical growth in congregational membership. The study combines responses from survey of congregational worshippers and leaders from a random sample of 110 members of Bethlehem Reformed Church of God. Results point to: Narrow view of ministry and mission; centralized hierarchical clergy and; their inability to enhance practical help for particularly needy youth members, and children as factors in ensuring and promoting growth. These are factors in retarding membership growth of this course of study.

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