Understanding the challenges facing urban congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland who are seeking to develop effective mission in their local community

John Coulter

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Understanding the challenges facing urban congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland who are seeking to develop effective mission in their local community

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

John Coulter. Understanding the Challenges Facing Urban Congregations of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland Who Are Seeking to Develop Effective Mission In Their Local Community. Covenant Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/dd6e5c28-333b-4e10-ab56-fa84f81252c5.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

J. Coulter. Understanding the challenges facing urban congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland who are seeking to develop effective mission in their local community. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/dd6e5c28-333b-4e10-ab56-fa84f81252c5

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

John Coulter. Understanding the Challenges Facing Urban Congregations of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland Who Are Seeking to Develop Effective Mission In Their Local Community. Covenant Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/dd6e5c28-333b-4e10-ab56-fa84f81252c5.

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John Coulter

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Church and community

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the challenges facing urban congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland who are seeking to develop effective mission in their local community. This study utilized a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with nine ministers from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The review of literature and analysis of the nine interviews identified three key areas which have a significant impact on a congregation's mission in their local community: the nature of the mission of the church, the leadership of the mission of the church and the practice of the mission of the church. This study concluded that these congregations should develop a fully orbed, biblical understanding of the nature of the mission of the church expressed in words and deeds. They should also develop the kind of visionary leadership which enables the congregation to face up to the reality of its changing context and make the necessary changes wh ich will enable it to fulfill its God given mandate for mission. Finally they should benefit from the experience of others and avoid those practices which hinder effective mission.

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