Practicing the principles of prayer evangelism in an urban community

Thomas G Griffith

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Practicing the principles of prayer evangelism in an urban community

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Thomas G Griffith. Practicing the Principles of Prayer Evangelism In an Urban Community. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/bdc56b7d-6d12-44c3-bb2c-849e8cb2c4f4.

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T. G. Griffith. Practicing the principles of prayer evangelism in an urban community. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/bdc56b7d-6d12-44c3-bb2c-849e8cb2c4f4

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Thomas G Griffith. Practicing the Principles of Prayer Evangelism In an Urban Community. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/bdc56b7d-6d12-44c3-bb2c-849e8cb2c4f4.

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Thomas G Griffith

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Church and community

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This work is a study of the principles of Prayer Evangelism and how they may be applied through a local church in an urban setting. The specific congregation being considered is River of Life Church, and the urban community is Jamaica Plain, located in the western portion of Boston, Massachusetts). The primary premise of the work is that because Jamaica Plain has a distinct identity and relatively small geographical boundaries, River of Life Church can use the concepts and strategies of Prayer Evangelism for significant outreach and community impact. The author suggests that since these principles have been useful in impacting many cities that have historically been closed to the Gospel in different parts of the world, they will be helpful in reaching a diverse community such as Jamaica Plain. The thesis begins with the author's call to this setting of ministry and his interest in the topic. This is followed by a study of Jamaica Plain, its history, development and present conditions. The over one hundred year history of River of Life Church is then discussed, including a description of its present characteristics. Prayer Evangelism is then defined and outlined in terms of territorial commitment, spiritual mapping, identificational repentance, strategic-level spiritual warfare, prophetic acts of faith, organized evangelism and discipleship. The study also considers some common objections to Prayer Evangelism. The thesis concludes with assessments of church and community readiness for implementing these principles, guidelines for strategy development, and actual strategies to be applied on small group, congregational and multi-church levels. A question the thesis ultimately poses is whether the leadership of the local church and other churches in the area will be willing to come together and give themselves to the corporate implementation of the principles of Prayer Evangelism. If they will, this strategy may be useful in bringing renewal to the local church and the urban community.

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