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Evangelism
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Bibliography
Unit One: A Biblical and Historical Background
Articles
Barren, Lois. "The Role and Influence of Anabaptist Women in the Martyr Story." Brethren Life and Thought 37 (Spring 1992): 87-97.
Kaufman, Peter lver. "Social History, Psychohistory, and the Prehistory of Swiss Anabaptism." Journal of Religion 68 (October 1988): 527-544.
Books
Abbot, Leona Stucky. Anabaptist Women of the Sixteenth Century. M.A. Thesis, Eden Theological Seminary, 1979.
Barrett, Lois. "Women in the Anabaptist Movement." Women in the Bible and Early Anabaptism, study guide, Herta Funk, ed. Faith and Life Press, 1975.
Bowman, Carl F. Brethren Society: The Cultural Transformation of a "Peculiar People." The John Hopkins University Press, 1995.
Bowman, Carl F. and Stephen L. Longenecker, eds. Anabaptist Currents: History in Conversation with the Present. Penobscot Press, 1995.
Durnbaugh, Donald F. Fruit of the Vine: A History of the Brethren 1708-1995. Brethren Press, 1997.
lrwin, Joyce. Womanhood in Radical Protestantism: 1525-1675. Mellen Press, 1979.
Snyder, C. Arnold. Anabaptist History and Theology: An lntroduction. Pandora Press 1995.
Unit Two: Current Cultural Understandings
Books
Baab, Lynne M. Personality Type in Congregations. The Alban Institute, 1998.
Barna, George, and Mark Hatch. Boiling Point. Regal Books, 2001.
Blanchard, John. Ultimate Questions. Evangelical Press. This small booklet helps to answer seekers' questions about God and spirituality.
Burt, Steven, and Hazel Roper. Raising Small Church Esteem. The Alban Institute 1992.
Conn, Harvie M., and Manuel Ortiz. Urban Ministry. InterVarsity Press, 2001.
Elliston, Edgar J., and Timothy Kauffman. Developing Leaders for Urban Ministries. Peter Lang Publishing Inc., 1993.
Erickson, Millard J. Postmodernizing the Faith: Evangelical Responses to the Challenge of Postmodernism. Baker Book House, 1998.
Guder, Darrell L., ed. Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America. Eerdmans, 1998.
Hobgood, William C. The Once and Future Pastor. The Alban Institute, 1998.
Jones, Ezra Earl. Quest for Quality. Disciples Resources, 1993.
Jones, Tony. Postmodern Youth Ministry. Youth Specialities, 2001.
Jung, Shannon, and others. Rural Ministry: The Shape of Renewal to Come. Abingdon Press, 1998.
Jung, Shannon, and Mary Agria. Rural Congregational Studies: A Guide for Good Shepherds. Abingdon Press, 1997.
Kinsey, James. New Vitality for the Small Church. New Life Ministries Resource, 2000.
Madsen, Paul O. The Small Church: Valid, Vital, Victorious. Judson Press, 1975.
McGavran, Donald, and George G. Hunter III. Church Growth: Strategies That Work. Abingdon Press, 1980.
McLaren, Brian. The Church on the Other Side: Doing Ministry in the Postmodern Matrix. Zondervan Publishing House, 2000.
Mead, Loren B. The Once and Future Church. The Alban Institute, 1993.
Mead, Loren B. Transforming Congregations for the Future. The Alban Institute, 1995.
Mitchell, Kenneth R. Multiple Staff Ministries. The Westminister Press, 1988.
Morgenthaler, Sally. Uniting Unbelievers into the Presence of God. Zondervan Publishing House, 1995.
Mundey, Paul. Unlocking Church Doors: 10 Keys to Positive Change. Abingdon Press, 1997.
Newbigin, Lesslie. Proper Confidence: Faith, Doubt and Certainty in Christian Discipleship. Zondervan Publishing House, 1995.
Newbigin, Lesslie. The Gospel in a Pluralist Society. Zondervan Publishing House, 1996.
Perkins, John with Jo Kadlecek. Resurrecting Hope. Regal Books, a Division of Gospel Light, 1995.
Pappas, Anthony G. Entering the World of the Small Membership Church. The Alban Institute, 2000.
Schaller, Lyle E. Assimilating New Members. Abingdon Press, 1979.
Senge, Peter. The Fifth Discipline: Mastering the Five Practices of the Learning Organization. Doubleday, 1990.
Steinke, Dr. Peter. How Your Church Family Works. The Alban Institute, 1994.
Steinke, Dr. Peter. Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach. The Alban Institute.
Sweet, Leonard. Aqua Church. Group Publishing Inc., 1999.
Sweet, Leonard. Soul Salsa. Zondervan Press, 2000.
Van Engen, Charles, and Jude Tiersma, eds. God So Loves the City: Seeking a Theology for Urban Mission. MARC, a division of World Vision International, 1994.
Wheatley, Margaret. Leadership and the New Science. Berrett-KoehIer, 1992.
Wheatley, Margaret, and Myron Kellner-Rogers. A Simpler Way. Berrett-KoehIer, 1996.
Willimon, William H., and Robert L. Wilson. Preaching and Worship in the Small Church. Abingdon Press, 1980.
Woods, Jeff C. Congregational Megatrends. The Alban Institute, 1996.
Postmodern Churches
Axxis @ Pantego Bible Church: Dallas, Tex. (a church within a church); www.axxess.org.
Ecclesia: Houston, Tex. (church plant) www.ecclesiahouston.org.
Flood: College Avenue Baptist Church, San Diego, Calif, (multi-congregational); www.cabc.org and www.bottomlinesd.com/links.htm.
Frontline @ McLean Bible Church: Washington DC area (a church within a church—life stage service); www.frontline.to.
The Grove: Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas (a multi-congregational church service); www.thegrovechurch.org.
The Highway: Mountain View, Calif, (a church within a church that became a plant); www.highway.org.
Joshua House @ Vineyard Columbus: Columbus, Ohio; www.joshuahouse.org.
The Next Level Church: Denver, Colo. (church within a church that became a church plant); www.tnl.org.
The River Church Community: San Jose, Calif.; www.the-river.org
Rock Harbor Church: Costa Mesa, Calif.; www.rockharbor.org.
Solomon's Porch: Minneapolis, Minn.; www.solomonsporch.com.
Warehouse 242: Charlotte, N.C. (a church within a church that became a church plant); www.warehouse242.org.
Other Web Resources
Leadership Network (Young Leader's Network: Terra Nova Project); www.youngleader.org.
Discussion groups on postmodern ministry and starting new services within a church: www.egroups.com/group/Pomochurch. You can subscribe to their daily or weekly summaries.
Unit Three: Evangelism in the Life of Our Congregation
Ackerman, John. Finding Your Way: Personalized Practices for Spiritual Growth. The Alban Institute, 1992. Using the Meyers-Briggs categories, Ackerman develops individual spiritual formation approaches for each type.
Blanchard, John. Ultimate Questions. Evangelical Press. Answers tough questions people raise about God and spirituality.
Foster, Richard, and Emilie Griffin, eds. Spiritual Classics. HarperCollins, 2000. Includes the writing of some of the greatest classic Christian thinkers. Offers Scriptures, meditations, questions, and exercises for putting the disciplines into practice.
Hybels, Bill. Becoming a Contagious Christian. Zondervan, 1994. Hybels is Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church. This book helps Christians share their faith with neighbors. There are many ways to use this information (video series, booklets, etc.).
Kennedy, James D. Evangelism Explosion. Tyndale House, 1996. Kennedy is the leader of Navigators. This book equips believers to ask nonbelievers specific questions about God and spirituality.
Miller, Wendy J. Learning to Listen: A Guide for Spiritual Friends. The Upper Room, 1993. A book that introduces those looking to learn how to listen to the Scriptures with an accountability partner.
Peterson, Jim. Living Proof: Sharing the Gospel Naturally. NavPress. A tool to learn how to share our faith naturally.
Rea, Jana, and Richard J. Foster. A Spiritual Formation Journal. HarperSan Franscico, 1996. Journal writing is reflective writing, focusing on one's important events and experiences, frustrations and joys, and finding the "real" you—your one-of-a-kind story to share with others.
Smith, James Bryan, and Lynda Graybeal. Spiritual Formation Workbook. HarperCollins Publishing.
Spiritual Renewal Bible. New International Version. Zondervan Publishing, 1998. Articles, devotions, and footnotes that guide one into a deeper understanding of seven keys to spiritual renewal: Surrender, Acceptance, Confession, Responsibility, Forgiveness, Transformation, and Preservation.
Wagoner, Peter C. Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow: How to Find your Gifts & Use Them to Bless Others. Regal Books, 1979, 1994. A guide for those looking to learn how to give and interpret a spiritual gifts inventory (inventory included).
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