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Understanding Church Growth by Donald Anderson McGavran β€” book cover

Understanding Church Growth

by Donald Anderson McGavran, C. Peter Wagner
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Overview

In this missionary classic, first published in 1970, Donald A. McGavran skillfully combines theological convictions, empirical research, sociological principles, and spiritual insights to mold a paradigm for effective evangelism strategy both at home and abroad. This third edition, revised and edited by C. Peter Wagner, retains the book's original aim and essence while modernizing the language and streamlining the flow of ideas, reducing the book's bulk by 35 percent. Other features of this edition include an additional chapter on divine healing and an expanded, updated, and annotated reading list.

Synopsis

Author Donald A. McGavran is considered a founder of the Church Growth Movement in America. In this 3rd edition of his standard work, McGavaran analyzes the causes, methods and strategies for successful church growth both in America and abroad.

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Book Details

Published
July 1, 1990
Publisher
Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Pages
328
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780802804631

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