Conversion in Germany An Analysis of Patterns of Diffusion in Evangelical Church Planting (2010-2020)
The research findings of this qualitative multi-case study disclose five common diffusional patterns: multi-faceted transmission, caring translation, clear turnaround, deep transformation, and continual retransmission.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Fort Worth, Texas :
Peter Lang
[2022]
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| Edición: | First edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009770699206719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Tables
- Figures
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Literature Review
- Thesis Statement
- The Distinctiveness of the Study
- Research Questions
- Primary Research Question
- Research Sub-Questions
- Diffusional Matrix of Conversion
- Methodology and Delimitation
- Definition of Terms
- Conversion and Diffusion in the New Testament
- Conversion within the Doctrine of Salvation
- The Two Basic Components of Conversion
- Conversion and the Order of Salvation
- Conversion as Process or Point
- Conversion and Transmission
- Conversion and Transformation
- Conclusion
- Chapter 2 The Historical Context of Case Study Churches
- Evangelical Free Churches in Germany
- Impulses and Challenges of Pentecostalism in Germany
- Historical Impulses of Pentecostalism from North America
- Historical Highlights of Pentecostalism in Germany
- Pentecostal Church Planting since World War II
- New Pentecostal Church Planting
- Conclusion
- African Migrant Churches and Reverse Mission in Germany
- Development of Global Christianity and Reverse Mission
- African Migrants in Germany
- African Migrant Churches in Germany
- Failure of Reverse Mission in Germany
- Potential of Reverse Mission in Germany
- Conclusion
- The History of Redeemer City to City in Germany
- American Mission Efforts in post-World War II Germany
- The Origins of Redeemer City to City
- The Development of Redeemer City to City in Germany
- Conclusion
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3 Case Study 1: Hope Center in Berlin
- Overview of Research at Hope Center
- Local Context of Hope Center
- History of Hope Center
- Observation of a Worship Service
- Transmission
- Encouraged Individual Transmission
- Committed to Corporate Transmission.
- Engaged with Biblical Message
- Moved by Spiritual Experiences
- Translation
- Attracted by Translated Programs
- Related through Translated Communication
- Drawn by Community Dynamics
- (Not) Affected by Pentecostal Translation
- Turnaround
- Presented Conversion Intelligibly
- Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
- Affirmed Point and Process
- Connected Conversion and Discipleship
- Transformation
- Implemented Deep Discipleship
- Pursued Scripture Formation
- Embraced Social Action
- Changed by Pentecostal Application
- Retransmission
- Communicating the Value of Retransmission
- Training in Retransmission
- Provided Opportunities for Retransmission
- Summary of Diffusional Themes
- Transmission
- Translation
- Turnaround
- Transformation
- Retransmission
- Chapter 4 Case Study 2: Gospel Church Munich
- Overview of Research at Gospel Church Munich
- Local Context of Gospel Church Munich
- History of Gospel Church Munich
- Observation of a Worship Service
- Transmission
- Encouraged Individual Transmission
- Committed to Corporate Transmission
- Engaged with Biblical Message
- Moved by Spiritual Experiences
- Translation
- Attracted by Translated Programs
- Related through Translated Communication
- Drawn by Community Dynamics
- Turnaround
- Presented Conversion Intelligibly
- Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
- Affirmed Point and Process
- Connected Conversion and Discipleship
- Transformation
- Implemented Deep Discipleship
- Pursued Scripture Formation
- Embraced Social Action
- Changed by Spiritual Application
- Retransmission
- Communicating the Value of Retransmission
- Training in Retransmission
- Provided Opportunities for Retransmission
- Summary of Diffusional Themes
- Transmission
- Translation
- Turnaround
- Transformation
- Retransmission.
- Chapter 5 Case Study 3: ConnectKirche Erfurt
- Overview of Research at ConnectKirche Erfurt
- Local Context of ConnectKirche Erfurt
- History of ConnectKirche Erfurt
- Observation of a Worship Service
- Transmission
- Encouraged Individual Transmission
- Committed to Corporate Transmission
- Engaged with Biblical Message
- Moved by Spiritual Experiences
- Translation
- Attracted by Translated Programs
- Related through Translated Communication
- Drawn by Community Dynamics
- (Not) Affected by Pentecostal Translation
- Turnaround
- Presented Conversion Intelligibly
- Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
- Affirmed Point and Process
- Connected Conversion and Discipleship
- Transformation
- Implemented Deep Discipleship
- Pursued Scripture Formation
- Embraced Social Action
- Changed by Spiritual or Pentecostal Application
- Retransmission
- Communicating the Value of Retransmission
- Training in Retransmission
- Provided Opportunities for Retransmission
- Summary of Diffusional Themes
- Transmission
- Translation
- Turnaround
- Transformation
- Retransmission
- Chapter 6 Cross-case Analysis
- Multi-Faceted Transmission: Engaged with the Multi-Faceted Transmission of the Christian Message
- Versatile Propagation
- Encouraged Individual Transmission
- Committed to Corporate Transmission
- Biblical Dissemination
- Moved by Spiritual Experiences*
- Caring Translation: Related through Careful Translation in a Loving Community
- Careful Translation
- Attracted by Translated Programs
- Related through Translated Communication
- Loving Community
- (Not) Affected by Pentecostal Translation*
- Clear Turnaround: Enabled Conversion through Clear Invitations into Discipleship
- Clear Invitations
- Presented Conversion Intelligibly
- Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
- Explicit Discipleship.
- Affirmed Point and Process
- Connected Conversion and Discipleship
- Deep Transformation: Pursued Deep Discipleship with Biblical Standards and Social Engagement
- Deep Discipleship
- Implemented Deep Discipleship
- Pursued Scripture Formation
- Social Engagement
- Changed by Spiritual and Pentecostal Application
- Continual Retransmission: Propagated Retransmission with a Continual Facilitation of Outreach
- Continual Propagation
- Communicated the Value of Retransmission
- Training in Retransmission
- Continual Facilitation
- Summary
- Chapter 7 Conclusion
- Review of Thesis and Research Methodology
- Flow of Dissertation
- Summary and Implications
- Multi-Faceted Transmission
- Caring Translation
- Clear Turnaround
- Deep Transformation
- Continual Retransmission
- Historical Research and Theological Assessment
- Potential Applications
- Prospective Research Topics
- Outlook
- Appendix 1 Examples of Analytical Schemes
- Appendix 2 Diffusional Matrix of Conversion
- Appendix 3 Extended Methodology
- Appendix 4 Codebook
- Appendix 5 Coding Procedure and Overview of Diffusional Patterns
- Appendix 6 Letter of Introduction and Church Consent Form
- Appendix 7 Consent Forms for All Interviewees
- Appendix 8 Interview Questions
- Appendix 9.1 Oral History Interview 1
- Appendix 9.2 Oral History Interview 2
- Appendix 9.3 Oral History Interview 3
- Bibliography.
