Elective course

Church Growth

Principles for a healthy, growing church.

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About the course

• Author: Dr. Wayne Cook
• Languages: English, Spanish, and French.
• Units: 12
• Counts toward: Certificate of Ministry; Associate of Divinity; Master of Theology (Th.M.); Master of Divinity (M.Div.). These are internal ministry recognitions, not official degrees.
• Textbook: Nevius, The Planting and Development of Missionary Churches (assigned excerpts)
• Required readings: Church Growth: Required Readings

Units

1. 1. Unit 1 — Introduction
2. 2. Unit 2 — Biblical Background
3. 3. Unit 3 — Terms and History
4. 4. Unit 4 — Principles
5. 5. Unit 5 — Change and the Generations
6. 6. Unit 6 — Diagnosing Your Church
7. 7. Unit 7 — Pastoral Leadership
8. 8. Unit 8 — Worship
9. 9. Unit 9 — Digital and Online Ministry
10. 10. Unit 10 — Sunday School and Small Groups
11. 11. Unit 11 — Discipleship
12. 12. Unit 12 — Retention