Recovering an Adventist Approach to the Life & Mission of the Local Church / Burrill, Russell C / (PB/1998-1998/B+/USED)

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Dr. Burrill calls upon the Seventh Day Adventist Church to recover its mission-centered biblical and historical roots. But this does not imply an indiscriminate effort to turn the clock back. With sensitivity and realism, Dr. Burrill suggests a strategy that also makes room for those who may be unable to fully understand the issues at stake.

Table of Contents

List of Charts
Foreword
Introduction

The Mission of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Great Commission as the Foundation of Mission
The Primacy of the Great Commission
The Product of the Great Commission
A Biblical Definition of "Disciple"
Summary
The Early Church and Mission Understanding
Pentecost and Mission Understanding
The New Testament Church Organization as a Reflection of Its Mission Mandate
Cultural Differences for the Sake of Mission Accomplishment
Church Planting as a Focus of Mission Strategy
A Non-dependent Model of Church
Summary
The Basis of Adventist Mission
The Parousia as a Basis for Adventist Mission
An Understanding of Revelation 14:6-12 as the Basis for Understanding Discipleship in the Adventist Church

Clergy Role and Member Care In the New Testament Era
An Understanding of the Biblical Terms of Clergy
Priest
Apostle
Elder/Bishop
Deacon/Minister
Pastor/Shepherd
Conclusion about Clergy as Primary Care Givers
An Understanding of Member Care in the New Testament Era
Old Testament Background for Biblical Community
Community in the Ministry of Jesus
The Small Group Church in the Book of Acts as a Basis for Member Care
The Apostle Paul's Understanding of Providing Member Care Through Small Groups
Community in Small Groups as a New Testament Strategy
Mutual Care as the Primary Source of Member Care in the New Testament
Summary

Clergy Role and Member Care In the Early Adventist Church
Historical Backgrounds to the Rise of Adventism
Departure from the New Testament Plan of Member Care
The Role of the Clergy in Early Adventism
Role of Clergy as Itinerant Evangelsits and Church Planters
Organizational Structure Designed for Mission Accomplishment
Ellen White and the Role of Clergy
Loss of Clergy Role as Church Planters
Member Care in Early Adventism
The Pioneers of Adventism and the Social Meeting
Ellen White and the Social Meeting
Ellen White and Small Groups
Conclusions on Member Care in Early Adventism

Clergy Role and Member Care In the New Testament Era
Return to the Biblical and Historical Roots
Why Adventism Should Return to a Mission-Driven Church
Why Adventism Must Return to a Biblical Role of Clergy
Why Adventism Needs to Return to a Biblical Role of Member Care.
A Model of Church Structure Based on Biblical and Historical Roots
Disciple Making in the New Model
The Structure of the Model Church, Including Pastoral Role and Member Care
Conference Structure in a Church Built on the Historical Model
Summary
How to Return to the Biblical/ Historical Model Education Into the New Model
Planting a New Church in the New Model
Transitioning an Existing Church Into the New Model
What to Do About Existing Churches Which Do Not Wish to Transition
Summary

Summary and Conclusion

Appendix: North American Division Growth Statistics

Selected Bibliography

Chart 1: Increase in Members Per Pastor
Chart 2: Number of Churches Per Pastor
Chart 3: Average Increase in Churches Per Year Per Pastor
Chart 4: Pastors Needed to Raise One Church

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