Conversion in Germany : : An Analysis of Patterns of Diffusion in Evangelical Church Planting (2010-2020) / / Frank Liesen.

• VerfasserIn: Liesen, Frank R.,
• Place / Publishing House: Fort Worth, Texas : : Peter Lang,, [2022]; ©2022
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (368 pages)

The research findings of this qualitative multi-case study disclose five common diffusional patterns: multi-faceted transmission, caring translation, clear turnaround, deep transformation, and continual retransmission.

Table of Contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Tables
• Figures
• Preface
• Abbreviations
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Literature Review
• Thesis Statement
• The Distinctiveness of the Study
• Research Questions
• Primary Research Question
• Research Sub-Questions
• Diffusional Matrix of Conversion
• Methodology and Delimitation
• Definition of Terms
• Conversion and Diffusion in the New Testament
• Conversion within the Doctrine of Salvation
• The Two Basic Components of Conversion
• Conversion and the Order of Salvation
• Conversion as Process or Point
• Conversion and Transmission
• Conversion and Transformation
• Conclusion
• Chapter 2 The Historical Context of Case Study Churches
• Evangelical Free Churches in Germany
• Impulses and Challenges of Pentecostalism in Germany
• Historical Impulses of Pentecostalism from North America
• Historical Highlights of Pentecostalism in Germany
• Pentecostal Church Planting since World War II
• New Pentecostal Church Planting
• Conclusion
• African Migrant Churches and Reverse Mission in Germany
• Development of Global Christianity and Reverse Mission
• African Migrants in Germany
• African Migrant Churches in Germany
• Failure of Reverse Mission in Germany
• Potential of Reverse Mission in Germany
• Conclusion
• The History of Redeemer City to City in Germany
• American Mission Efforts in post-World War II Germany
• The Origins of Redeemer City to City
• The Development of Redeemer City to City in Germany
• Conclusion
• Conclusion
• Chapter 3 Case Study 1: Hope Center in Berlin
• Overview of Research at Hope Center
• Local Context of Hope Center
• History of Hope Center
• Observation of a Worship Service
• Transmission
• Encouraged Individual Transmission
• Committed to Corporate Transmission.
• Engaged with Biblical Message
• Moved by Spiritual Experiences
• Translation
• Attracted by Translated Programs
• Related through Translated Communication
• Drawn by Community Dynamics
• (Not) Affected by Pentecostal Translation
• Turnaround
• Presented Conversion Intelligibly
• Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
• Affirmed Point and Process
• Connected Conversion and Discipleship
• Transformation
• Implemented Deep Discipleship
• Pursued Scripture Formation
• Embraced Social Action
• Changed by Pentecostal Application
• Retransmission
• Communicating the Value of Retransmission
• Training in Retransmission
• Provided Opportunities for Retransmission
• Summary of Diffusional Themes
• Transmission
• Translation
• Turnaround
• Transformation
• Retransmission
• Chapter 4 Case Study 2: Gospel Church Munich
• Overview of Research at Gospel Church Munich
• Local Context of Gospel Church Munich
• History of Gospel Church Munich
• Observation of a Worship Service
• Transmission
• Encouraged Individual Transmission
• Committed to Corporate Transmission
• Engaged with Biblical Message
• Moved by Spiritual Experiences
• Translation
• Attracted by Translated Programs
• Related through Translated Communication
• Drawn by Community Dynamics
• Turnaround
• Presented Conversion Intelligibly
• Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
• Affirmed Point and Process
• Connected Conversion and Discipleship
• Transformation
• Implemented Deep Discipleship
• Pursued Scripture Formation
• Embraced Social Action
• Changed by Spiritual Application
• Retransmission
• Communicating the Value of Retransmission
• Training in Retransmission
• Provided Opportunities for Retransmission
• Summary of Diffusional Themes
• Transmission
• Translation
• Turnaround
• Transformation
• Retransmission.
• Chapter 5 Case Study 3: ConnectKirche Erfurt
• Overview of Research at ConnectKirche Erfurt
• Local Context of ConnectKirche Erfurt
• History of ConnectKirche Erfurt
• Observation of a Worship Service
• Transmission
• Encouraged Individual Transmission
• Committed to Corporate Transmission
• Engaged with Biblical Message
• Moved by Spiritual Experiences
• Translation
• Attracted by Translated Programs
• Related through Translated Communication
• Drawn by Community Dynamics
• (Not) Affected by Pentecostal Translation
• Turnaround
• Presented Conversion Intelligibly
• Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
• Affirmed Point and Process
• Connected Conversion and Discipleship
• Transformation
• Implemented Deep Discipleship
• Pursued Scripture Formation
• Embraced Social Action
• Changed by Spiritual or Pentecostal Application
• Retransmission
• Communicating the Value of Retransmission
• Training in Retransmission
• Provided Opportunities for Retransmission
• Summary of Diffusional Themes
• Transmission
• Translation
• Turnaround
• Transformation
• Retransmission
• Chapter 6 Cross-case Analysis
• Multi-Faceted Transmission: Engaged with the Multi-Faceted Transmission of the Christian Message
• Versatile Propagation
• Encouraged Individual Transmission
• Committed to Corporate Transmission
• Biblical Dissemination
• Moved by Spiritual Experiences*
• Caring Translation: Related through Careful Translation in a Loving Community
• Careful Translation
• Attracted by Translated Programs
• Related through Translated Communication
• Loving Community
• (Not) Affected by Pentecostal Translation*
• Clear Turnaround: Enabled Conversion through Clear Invitations into Discipleship
• Clear Invitations
• Presented Conversion Intelligibly
• Provided Opportunities for Decision-Making
• Explicit Discipleship.
• Affirmed Point and Process
• Connected Conversion and Discipleship
• Deep Transformation: Pursued Deep Discipleship with Biblical Standards and Social Engagement
• Deep Discipleship
• Implemented Deep Discipleship
• Pursued Scripture Formation
• Social Engagement
• Changed by Spiritual and Pentecostal Application
• Continual Retransmission: Propagated Retransmission with a Continual Facilitation of Outreach
• Continual Propagation
• Communicated the Value of Retransmission
• Training in Retransmission
• Continual Facilitation
• Summary
• Chapter 7 Conclusion
• Review of Thesis and Research Methodology
• Flow of Dissertation
• Summary and Implications
• Multi-Faceted Transmission
• Caring Translation
• Clear Turnaround
• Deep Transformation
• Continual Retransmission
• Historical Research and Theological Assessment
• Potential Applications
• Prospective Research Topics
• Outlook
• Appendix 1 Examples of Analytical Schemes
• Appendix 2 Diffusional Matrix of Conversion
• Appendix 3 Extended Methodology
• Appendix 4 Codebook
• Appendix 5 Coding Procedure and Overview of Diffusional Patterns
• Appendix 6 Letter of Introduction and Church Consent Form
• Appendix 7 Consent Forms for All Interviewees
• Appendix 8 Interview Questions
• Appendix 9.1 Oral History Interview 1
• Appendix 9.2 Oral History Interview 2
• Appendix 9.3 Oral History Interview 3
• Bibliography.