Author: Charles Otis Gill
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
'Six Thousand Country Churches' by Charles Otis Gill and Gifford Pinchot is a groundbreaking exploration of the state of rural churches in Ohio, revealing an oversupply of small, weak churches with low attendance and a high turnover rate of ministers. Through extensive research, the authors provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by these churches, including a lack of educational resources and an absentee ministry. However, they also offer a compelling program to improve the efficiency of these churches, including a better ministry, community churches, and agricultural cooperation. The book also includes detailed tabular summaries and maps, providing a comprehensive picture of the state of Ohio's rural churches. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of rural churches and the role they play in their communities.
Six Thousand Country Churches
Author: Charles Otis Gill
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
'Six Thousand Country Churches' by Charles Otis Gill and Gifford Pinchot is a groundbreaking exploration of the state of rural churches in Ohio, revealing an oversupply of small, weak churches with low attendance and a high turnover rate of ministers. Through extensive research, the authors provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by these churches, including a lack of educational resources and an absentee ministry. However, they also offer a compelling program to improve the efficiency of these churches, including a better ministry, community churches, and agricultural cooperation. The book also includes detailed tabular summaries and maps, providing a comprehensive picture of the state of Ohio's rural churches. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of rural churches and the role they play in their communities.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
'Six Thousand Country Churches' by Charles Otis Gill and Gifford Pinchot is a groundbreaking exploration of the state of rural churches in Ohio, revealing an oversupply of small, weak churches with low attendance and a high turnover rate of ministers. Through extensive research, the authors provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by these churches, including a lack of educational resources and an absentee ministry. However, they also offer a compelling program to improve the efficiency of these churches, including a better ministry, community churches, and agricultural cooperation. The book also includes detailed tabular summaries and maps, providing a comprehensive picture of the state of Ohio's rural churches. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of rural churches and the role they play in their communities.
A Little History Of The English Country Church
Author: Roy Strong
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448138795
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Beautifully illustrated narrative history of the English country church In his engaging account, Sir Roy Strong celebrates the life of the English parish church From the arrival of the missionaries from Ireland and Rome, to the beautiful architecture and rich spirituality of medieval Catholicism; from the cataclysm of the Reformation, to the gentrified cleric we meet in Jane Austen novels, Roy Strong takes us on a journey - historical, social and spiritual - to explore what men and women experienced through the age when they went to church on Sunday. ‘Anyone with the slightest interest in the English parish church, of its life today, or its history will be intrigued, informed and enchanted by this lucid, and occasionally provocative, account’ Country Life
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448138795
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Beautifully illustrated narrative history of the English country church In his engaging account, Sir Roy Strong celebrates the life of the English parish church From the arrival of the missionaries from Ireland and Rome, to the beautiful architecture and rich spirituality of medieval Catholicism; from the cataclysm of the Reformation, to the gentrified cleric we meet in Jane Austen novels, Roy Strong takes us on a journey - historical, social and spiritual - to explore what men and women experienced through the age when they went to church on Sunday. ‘Anyone with the slightest interest in the English parish church, of its life today, or its history will be intrigued, informed and enchanted by this lucid, and occasionally provocative, account’ Country Life
American Country Churches
Author: William Morgan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"The country church tells us who we are. In doing so, it provides a sense of security, especially in times of crisis," says Pulitzer-Prize nominee Morgan in his Introduction to this sweeping, gorgeously photographed look at rural America's most enchanting houses of worship.
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ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"The country church tells us who we are. In doing so, it provides a sense of security, especially in times of crisis," says Pulitzer-Prize nominee Morgan in his Introduction to this sweeping, gorgeously photographed look at rural America's most enchanting houses of worship.
In the Beginning God Created the Country Church
Author: Butch Ikels
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725242907
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
'In the beginning God created The Country Church' has been written during the busy days of active growth of The Country Church in Marion, Texas. Several well known leaders in church growth requested that the history and events of The Country Church be recorded. Pastor Butch Ikels has attempted to carry this out with a three fold purpose. First and foremost, to exalt The Lovely Lord Jesus who made it all possible. Second, to inspire church planters in rural areas to trust the Lord and dare to minister outside the box. Thirdly, to encourage and edify those who serve in remote or ill-defined areas. Prayerfully, that through the pages of this book, they might see the miracle of I Corinthians 1:18-31 lived out in a congregation.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725242907
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
'In the beginning God created The Country Church' has been written during the busy days of active growth of The Country Church in Marion, Texas. Several well known leaders in church growth requested that the history and events of The Country Church be recorded. Pastor Butch Ikels has attempted to carry this out with a three fold purpose. First and foremost, to exalt The Lovely Lord Jesus who made it all possible. Second, to inspire church planters in rural areas to trust the Lord and dare to minister outside the box. Thirdly, to encourage and edify those who serve in remote or ill-defined areas. Prayerfully, that through the pages of this book, they might see the miracle of I Corinthians 1:18-31 lived out in a congregation.
The Expositor and Current Anecdotes
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Category : Homiletical illustrations
Languages : en
Pages : 956
Book Description
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Category : Homiletical illustrations
Languages : en
Pages : 956
Book Description
Unity
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Category : Liberalism (Religion)
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
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Category : Liberalism (Religion)
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Extension Bulletin
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Category : Agricultural extension work
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
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Category : Agricultural extension work
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Report
Author: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954
Author:
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Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description