Church Growth And Worldwide Church Flashcards
where is the church growing most rapidly
in South America, Africa and Asia.
church growth figures
- 80,000 people become christisans everyday
- over 500 churches formed too
ways christains spread the faith
- social media
- sharing what god has done for them
- inviting people to christian events
- praying for others to accept god
How many Christians are there in the world?
roughly 2 billion
Why is church growth important?
Many people believe that it is their destiny to share the good news of Christ and spread Christianity around the world. Creating Disciples not just new converts.
What is reconciliation?
A sacrament in the Catholic Church; also the restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.
How do agencies help LEDC’s
providing emergency aid, short term aid and long term aid
what is emergency aid
Immediate Response generally to a disaster. (e.g Food, bottled water, medical kits, tents and blankets are handed out.)
what is short term aid
When the emergency team leaves, this aid begins. e.g. rebuilding of homes
What is long term aid?
Finding the root cause of the problem, enabling communities to become self-sufficient. (e.g. educational programmes, well building, training of medical workers)
What are the Corrymeela Community?
- bring together people from fifferent bgs - regardless of religion or political stances
- meet in residentail centre in northern ireland to work for peace
- those who attend are given an opportunity to listen to each other and explore ways of moving from violence and distrust to working together constructively.
What is the World Wide Council of Church?
- An organisation that has a programme to bring about the reconciliation of different Christian denominations by supporting member churches, inter-religious dialogue and cooperation in attempting to build a just community for all
Coventary cathedral
- after the bombing of coventary cathedral in ww2 local christians showed forgiveness to those responsible
- cathedral became a world centre for peace + reconciliation
irish church peace project
- bring catholics +mprotestants together
- develop peace + understanding between denominations