Identifying the factors and transferable concepts of the sustained growth of an inner city church at First Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama

Thom S Rainer

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Identifying the factors and transferable concepts of the sustained growth of an inner city church at First Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama

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Thom S Rainer. Identifying the Factors and Transferable Concepts of the Sustained Growth of an Inner City Church At First Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a85c867f-ab6a-4178-8516-b75402573eb1.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

T. S. Rainer. Identifying the factors and transferable concepts of the sustained growth of an inner city church at First Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a85c867f-ab6a-4178-8516-b75402573eb1

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Thom S Rainer. Identifying the Factors and Transferable Concepts of the Sustained Growth of an Inner City Church At First Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a85c867f-ab6a-4178-8516-b75402573eb1.

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Thom S Rainer

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Abstract

This ministry project examines the survival and growth dynamic of an inner city church in Montgomery, Alabama. Chapter 1 sets the parameters of the project and defines urban ministry. Along with the church's history and demography, key factors that have contributed to the church's long-term growth and vitality are examined. Chapter 2 contains the biblical and theological foundation for church growth. The biblical analysis is meshed with the theological implications for urban ministry. Chapter 3 focuses on the inherent obstacles that challenge an inner city congregation. Special attention is given to confronting and overcoming a wide variety of common church growth impediments. Chapter 4 includes principles and methods that have facilitated the sustained growth of an inner city church. These transferable concepts can assist other churches' productivity. Chapter 5 provides an evaluation of accomplishments and remaining challenges. The evaluation process celebrates God's work in the asphalt garden of Montgomery's First Baptist Church and motivates continued progress.

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