Journal of the American Society for Church Growth
(Now published as the Great Commission Research Journal)
The Journal of the American Society for Church Growth is a scholarly, peer-reviewed publication presenting research on ministry that aims to help people follow Jesus-Christ. This research draws from multiple disciplines, including theology, missiology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and history. The journal focuses on church-based research relevant to the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20), Jesus’ call to help others follow him.
Current Issue: Volume 20, Issue 1 (2009)
Full Issue
Introduction
Introduction Winter 2009
Alan McMahan
Articles
Evangelizing Pre-Christian People: A Thematic Perspective
George C. Hunter III
Insights from Communication Theories that Inform Ministry with Pre-Christian Hispanics in the USA
Dan W. Dunn
The Evolution of Missional Church Characteristics
Derrick Lemons
Fit Churches Missionally Engaged
Phil Stevenson
Evangelism and Social Action—Revisiting an Old Debate: Good News for Immigrants and Evangelicals Too
Norman G. Wilson
The Impact of Size on the Growth and Development of a Church
Gary L. McIntosh
Book Reviews
Book Review of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church by Alan Hirsch
Kenneth E. Bickel
Book Review of The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church by Alan Hirsch
Gordon E. Penfold
About the American Society for Church Growth
Editors
- General Editor
- Alan McMahan, Biola University
- Editorial Board
- Phil Stevenson, The Wesleyan Church
- J. D. Payne, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Gary L. McIntosh, Biola University
