Church Growth

The Church Growth Movement is a movement within evangelical Christianity which aims to grow churches based on research, sociology, analysis, etc.^[1] The Church Growth Movement started with a passion for the Great Commission, and seeing people come to the knowledge of Christ. Donald McGavran, a seminal figure in this movement asserted that "It is God's will that women and men become disciples of Jesus Christ and responsible members of Christ's church".^[2]

^ Stetzer, Ed (October 1, 2012). "Home > 2012 > OctoberOCT 1, 2012LEADERSHIP What's the Deal with the Church Growth Movement? (part one)". Christianity Today.
^ Engle & McIntosh (2004). Evaluating the Church Growth Movement, 5 Views. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan.

[1] Stetzer, Ed (October 1, 2012). "Home > 2012 > OctoberOCT 1, 2012LEADERSHIP What's the Deal with the Church Growth Movement? (part one)". Christianity Today.

[2] Engle & McIntosh (2004). Evaluating the Church Growth Movement, 5 Views. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan.

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