The New Ecclesiology: Mega-Church, Denominational Church, and No Church
One cannot overlook three variables that will influence the new ecclesiology of the twenty-first century. First, the mega-church has come onto the scene and is a vibrant and growing reality of our day. Second, the denominational church, though decreasing in numbers, continues to play a significant r...
Published in: | Review and expositor |
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage
2010
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Review and expositor
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Summary: | One cannot overlook three variables that will influence the new ecclesiology of the twenty-first century. First, the mega-church has come onto the scene and is a vibrant and growing reality of our day. Second, the denominational church, though decreasing in numbers, continues to play a significant role due to its relationship to church history. Third, people who have no church affiliation, however, are the fastest-growing group. We will discuss what these three variables can teach the church as it strives to continue to be a voice for Jesus' proclamation of the kingdom of God |
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ISSN: | 2052-9449 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Review and expositor
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/003463731010700109 |