Attracting and assimilating the unchurched in the 21st century

David D Durey

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Attracting and assimilating the unchurched in the 21st century

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

David D Durey. Attracting and Assimilating the Unchurched In the 21st Century. Asbury Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ea2688cc-f149-4c42-bd39-e8993bf1d6cc?locale=de.

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D. D. Durey. Attracting and assimilating the unchurched in the 21st century. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ea2688cc-f149-4c42-bd39-e8993bf1d6cc?locale=de

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David D Durey. Attracting and Assimilating the Unchurched In the 21st Century. Asbury Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ea2688cc-f149-4c42-bd39-e8993bf1d6cc?locale=de.

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David D Durey

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The purpose of this study was identifying transferable principles drawn from several churches successful in attracting and assimilating unchurched people. The multi-case approach selected fifteen leading churches from among the fifty largest churches in the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area and conducted on-site interviews. The major findings of this study were in three areas: personal relationships, intentionality, and small groups. Personal relationships were the most significant reason why unchurched people were attracted to and stayed in church. These churches were intentional in reaching lost people, welcoming visitors, and providing spiritual formation. Finally, small groups were the most effective means of helping new people form significant relationships and grow spiritually.

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