Developing a Contextualized Model for Small Group Ministry at Disciples Revival Church, Toronto, Ontario
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2012-04
Authors
Mantey, Charles Brakatu, 1950-
Advisor
Thornton, William (Advisor)
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Thesis
Keywords
Small groups ministry
Church group work
Small groups
Church work with immigrants
Disciples Revival Church (Toronto, Ont.)
Church group work
Small groups
Church work with immigrants
Disciples Revival Church (Toronto, Ont.)
Citation
Mantey, Charles Brakatu. “Developing a Contextualized Model for Small Group Ministry at Disciples Revival Church, Toronto, Ontario.” D. Min., Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2012.
Abstract
This thesis describes a contextualized small group model and the steps taken to implement it in Disciples Revival Church in Toronto, Canada. This Pentecostal church is primarily composed of immigrants mostly from Africa and the Caribbean Islands. After struggling to establish a small group ministry, the congregation and leadership were consulted through conversations, interviews and surveys resulting in a more flexible, focused, and situation sensitive model. The purpose of this small group ministry is to build a community of disciples nurtured by Bible study and prayer, connected with the church through their leaders, who minister to the needs of those within and beyond the group. The model was pilot-tested with one round of leadership training and the establishment of two groups which exhibited the desired characteristics.
Table of Contents
Introduction – Theological and Biblical Basis – Sociological Literature Review – Methodology and Project Narrative – Findings and Evaluation – Summary and Conclusions
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Tyndale University College & Seminary
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Copyright, Charles Brakatu Mantey, managed by Tyndale University. All rights reserved.
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