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The document is a comprehensive list of 50 references related to church growth, including books, theses, and manuals from various authors and institutions. It covers topics such as church growth strategies, leadership, and community engagement. The references span several decades, indicating a rich history of research and thought in the field of church growth.

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Church Growth References

The document is a comprehensive list of 50 references related to church growth, including books, theses, and manuals from various authors and institutions. It covers topics such as church growth strategies, leadership, and community engagement. The references span several decades, indicating a rich history of research and thought in the field of church growth.

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Church Grow 50 references

1. Annan, Nelson. More people!: is church growth worth it? Wheaton, Ill.: Harold Shaw Publishers,
c1987 (BV652.25 .A54).
2. Arn, Win, ed. The pastor's church growth handbook. Pasadena, CA: Church Growth Press, the
Institute for American Church Growth, c1979 (BV652.25 .A75).
3. Arn, Win, ed. The Pastor's church growth handbook Volume II. Pasadena, CA: Church Growth
Press, Institute for American Church Growth, c1982 (BV652.25 .P37 v.2).
4. Arn, Win. The church growth ratio book: how to have a revitalized, healthy, growing, loving
church. Pasadena, CA: Church Growth, c1987 (BV652.25 .A75).
5. Ballast, Bruce T. The marks of the church in the book of Acts: the fingerprints of God. Thesis
([Link].)--Fuller Theological Seminary, 1986 (BV601 .B24 1987).
6. Barna Research Group. Successful churches: what they have in common. Glendale, CA: The
Barna Research Group, c1990 (BV652.25 .S846).
7. Barna, George. Marketing the church. Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, c1988 (BV652 .B33
1988).
8. Barnett, Tommy. Multiplication: unlock the biblical factor to multiply your effectiveness in
leadership & ministry. Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, c1997 (BV652 .M84).
9. Bast, Robert L. Attracting new members. New York, N.Y. and Monrovia, Calif.: Reformed
Church in America and Church Growth, Inc., c1988 (BV652.25 .B18).
10. Belew, M. Wendell. Churches and how they grow. Nashville: Broadman Press [1971]
(BV652.25 .B43).
11. Benjamin, Paul. The equipping ministry. Cincinnati, Ohio: Standard Pub., c1978 (BV3770 .B45).
12. Benson, Donald. How to start a daughter church. Quezon City, Philippines: Filkoba Press, 1972
(BV652.25 .B46).
13. Bontrager, G. Edwin. It can happen today!: principles of church growth from the book of Acts.
Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1986 (BS2625.2 .B64).
14. Brannon, Wilbur W. Multiple services: a strategy for growth. Kansas City, MO: Church of the
Nazarene, [1990?] (BV652 .B736).
15. Burt, Robert L., ed. Good news in growing churches. New York: Pilgrim Press, c1990
(BR515 .G59).
16. Carter, Herbert Franklin. The Church tomorrow, principles and strategies for growth. Thesis
([Link].)--Fuller Theological Seminary, 1985 (BV600.2 .C323).
17. Chandler, Russell. Feeding the flock: restaurants and churches you'd stand in line for. Bethesda,
MD: Alban Institute, c1998 (BV652.1 .C43).
18. Clapp, Steve. Plain talk about church growth. Elgin, Ill.: Brethren Press, 1990, c1989
(BR510 .C42).
19. Crowley, Raymond E., and Fulbright, Junus C., eds. Church growth manual. Cleveland, Tenn.:
Church of God, General Dept. of Evangelism and Home Missions, c1981 (BV652.25 .C58).
20. Deal, Larry A. Developing church growth thinking in the small and middle size church: a strategy
for growth in North-Central Churches of Christ. Thesis (D. Min.)--Fuller Theological Seminary,
1992 (BV652.25 .D43).
21. Dean, Rodney. How to start or evaluate a small group ministry: providing an environment for
spiritual and emotional ties. Lynchburg, VA: Church Growth Institute, 1991 (BV652.2 .D43).
22. DuBose, Francis M. How churches grow in an urban world. Nashville: Broadman Press, c1978
(BV652.25 .D8).
23. Eby, David. Power preaching for church growth. Fearn: Mentor, 1996.
24. Ellas, John W. Measuring church growth: a research-based tool for evaluating and planning.
Houston, Tex.: Center for Church Growth, 1997 (BV652.25 .E425 1997).
25. Exman, Gary W. Get ready-- get set-- grow!: church growth for town and country congregations.
Lima, Ohio: C.S.S. Pub. Co., c1987 (BR526 .E96).
26. Faircloth, Samuel D. Church planting for reproduction. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House,
1991 (BV652.24 .F35).
27. Faust, David. Growing churches, growing leaders: how to lead a growing church and live a
balanced life. Joplin, Mo.: College Press Pub. Co., c1994 (BV652.25 .F38).
28. Finley, Mark. The way to Adventist church growth. Arroyo Grande, Calif.: Concerned
Communications, [1982] (BV652.25 .F55).
29. Galloway, Dale E. Lay pastor training manual: for successful home group meetings. [S.l.: s.n.,
between 1984 and 1989?] (BV677 .G34).
30. General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Home Missionary Dept. The Church a training
center (Adv Her Ctr/Lower Fl 011026).

31.  George, Carl F. How to break growth barriers: capturing overlooked opportunities
for church growth. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, c1993 (BV4011 .G43).
32.  George, Carl F. Nine keys to effective small group leadership: how lay leaders can
establish dynamic and healthy cells, classes, or teams. Mansfield, Penn.: Kingdom
Publishing, c1997 (BV652.25 .G437).
33.  Gerber, Vergil. A manual for evangelism/church growth. South Pasadena, Calif.,
William Carey Library [1973] (BV3790 .G45).
34.  Gibbs, Eddie. I believe in church growth. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans,
1982, c1981 (BV652.25 .G48).
35.  Griswold, Roland E. The winning church: church growth evangelism for today.
Amersham-on-the-Hill, Eng.: Scripture Press, 1987, c1986 (BV3790 .G88 1987).
36.  Gruesbeck, Clarence B. Applying church growth principles for effective ministry in
the Seventh-Day Adventist Church: case study: Upper Columbia Conference. Thesis
([Link].)--Fuller Theological Seminary, 1980 (BV652.25 .G886).
37.  Guyton, James Terry. Dynamics of Pentecostal Church growth. Thesis ([Link].)--
Fuller Theological Seminary, 1988 (BV652.25 .G992).
38.  Hadaway, C. Kirk. Church growth principles: separating fact from fiction. Nashville,
Tenn.: Broadman Press, c1991 (BR526 .H22).
39.  Heck, Joel D. New member assimilation: practical prevention of backdoor loss
through frontdoor care. St. Louis: Concordia, c1988 (BV820 .H37).
40.  Hemphill, Kenneth S. The Antioch effect: 8 characteristics of highly effective.
Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman, c1994 (BV652.25 .H448).
41.  Hiebert, Arthur. Biblical principles for church growth: strategies for the
contemporary church, 1987, 1986 (BV652.25 .H633).
42.  Hobbs, John Carlton. The relationship between a church growth strategy and the
numerical growth of a small church. Thesis (D. Min.)--Harding Graduate School of
Religion (BV652.25 .H62 1990).
43.  Holtz, Darrell Dean. Church growth for the emerging minister. Thesis ([Link].)--
Fuller Theological Seminary, 1985 (BV652.25 .H64 1987).
44.  Hunter, George G. Church for the unchurched. Nashville: Abingdon Press, c1996
(BV652.25 .H838).
45.  Hunter, Kent R. Foundations for church growth: Biblical basics for the local church.
Corunna, IN: Church Growth Center, [c1994, 1983] (BV652.25 .H85 1994).
46.  Hunter, Kent R. Moving the church into action. St. Louis: Concordia Pub. House,
c1989 (BV600.2 .H85).
47.  Hunter, Kent R. Your church has personality. Nashville: Abingdon Press, c1985
(BV652.25 .H875).
48.  Hurston, Karen. Growing the world's largest church. Springfield, Mo.: Chrism, 1994
(BR1644.5.K6 H87).
49.  Hybels, Lynne and Bill. Rediscovering church: the story and vision of Willow Creek
Community Church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Pub. House, c1995
(BX9999 .H87).
50.  Jones, Ezra Earl. Strategies for new church development. Nashville: Abingdon Press,
c1976 (BV652.25 .J77).

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