To Spread the Power: Church Growth in the Wesleyan Spirit

by George G. Hunter III

Book Overview

Provides six proven successful "mega-strategies" for bringing more people into the church. Explains why John Wesley's writings still hold valuable insights for church growth. "In reading the manuscript, I was inspired by the constant swing between theory and practice. Here is a valid principle, writes Hunter; here is how it works in Tampa, Florida, or Wilmington, Delaware. I was also enthused, as you will be, to observe how McGavran and Wesley targeted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687422590
• ISBN13: 9780687422593
• Release Date: April 1987
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Evangelism for Mainline Church

"The Wesleyan Spirit" is one of practicality (good sense and reason), deeply biblical, open to the Spirit, honors the traditions of the church. Applied to evangelism and church growth, it makes for a powerful plan for reaching people for Christ's sake. George Hunter provides 6 strategies for bringing more people into the church. These include: identifying receptive people, reaaching out across social/cultural boundaries, creating more ways for people to connect, ministering to people's needs, and reforming ministries to "speak the language" of the people. Excellent resource for serious, mainline Christians who want to be involved in evangelism.