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Annotated Bibliography Presented to DMIN Sub-committee Graduate School of Theology and Ministry Oral Roberts University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course By L. Lawrence Brandon February 24, 2017 Annotated Bibliography Casteel, John Laurence, ed. The Creative Role of Interpersonal Groups in the Church Today. Association Press, 1968. Casteel, in the article, discusses the necessary reality of interpersonal groups and how they affect the development of the ministry within the local setting. Creating cultures to disciple members in the 21st century church is a task that has proven to be a priority within any ministry that seeks to expand and leave a lasting impact. Discipleship is the main objective …show more content…

Green highlights that evangelism should be at the forefront of a churches efforts to move outward and expand the knowledge of God by binging it directly to where the people are located. Evangelism should be a natural priority within in the church setting to reinforce the practicality of “The Great Commission.” Green gives emphasis that too many ministries are inclined to preoccupy all of their efforts by focusing on the interior of the local ministry setting instead of reaching towards the people. Churches can become satisfied with growth by the onset of individuals who may connect with the ministry through transfer ad never extend themselves to soul-winning and subsequent discipleship. Green expresses the fact that churches are increasing in numerical growth. However, these churches are not evangelizing in the truest since. They are simply gaining members who transfer in or are simply “swapping” members for a myriad of …show more content…

Hybel examines ministry features such as the small group which have afforded leaders within the ministry to become stable fixtures that can be touched and experienced through direct interaction. These encounters can give members access to the direct source which can provide unequivocal connections where knowledge and active mentorship can be obtained. Members have that person they can identify with on a consistent basis. The settings created by close proximity allow for mutuality, responsibility and personal progression concurrently under any context. Hybel encourages the reader to go beyond the logistics of the traditional setting in order to find dynamic ministry approaches that meet the needs of the community found within your specified demographic of service. He reinforces the fact that churches can only be effective if they are wholeheartedly in touch with the communities that they serve while strategically infusing their resources to become an agent of improvement and not an exclusive

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