This book explores the ‘first church’ described in Acts 2 and lays out the pattern for building churches that will not only last but have an impact from one generation to the next. Dick Iverson writes from over 40 years of pastoral experience. Rather than a book of methods or programs, he offers Bible-based principles for church growth.
Tabella dei contenuti
- THE PATTERN
The Pattern Church
Follow the Pattern
The True Tabernacle
The Principle of Restoration
A Church That Will Last
Distinctives of Church Life
- THE FOUNDATION
The Day of Pentecost
Repent
Be Baptized
Gift of the Holy Spirit
A Normal Christian Life
- ADDED TO THE CHURCH
Born Into the Kingdom
Jesus Started His Church
Adding Believers
Christian Vagabonds
Members of a Body
Selfish Individualism
Membership in the Church
The Planting of the Lord
Kingdom Growth
- AN APOSTOLIC TEAM
Authority in the Old Testament
Authority in the New Testament
Team Ministry
Headship: The Team Leader
Five Leadership Gifts
Restoring Spiritual Authority
- AN APOSTOLIC FELLOWSHIP
Priority of Doctrine
The Doctrine of Christ
Six Elementary Doctrines
A Life of Common
Relating to One Another
- A WORSHIPING COMMUNITY
A Royal Priesthood
The Table of the Lord
Devotion to Prayer
A House of Prayer
Communion in the House
A House of Praise
Davidic Worship
The Glory of the Lord
- AWESOME SIGNS
The Doctrine of Miracles
God Initiates & Man Cooperates
Purpose of Miracles
A Supernaturally Gifted Church
The Fear of the Lord
The Beginning of Wisdom
- BODY LIFE
Life Together
Gifts Require Love
Imbalances Inhibit Life
The Body of Christ
The Mandate to Serve
Changed Hearts
Caring for One Another
- ASSEMBLING TOGETHER
Unity and Diversity
Cell and Celebration
The Joy of Hospitality
- TAKING THE CITY
Uphold Integrity
Light and Leaven
Vision for the City
The Church in the City
Multiplication Yields Fruit
Circa l’autore
Dick Iverson was actively involved in ministry for over 65 years before passing away at age 87. He pastored Bible Temple (now Mannahouse) in Portland, Oregon, for 44 years, and he was the founder of Portland Bible College and Ministers Fellowship International. In his latter years, he traveled extensively both nationally and internationally, encouraging churches and leaders. He was known as a ‘pastor’s pastor.’ During his years of ministry, he authored several books, including Building Churches That Last, The Holy Spirit Today, Present Day Truths, and Team Ministry. He was grateful for the truths revealed from scripture during his days of study and ministry and firmly believed in the importance of putting them in writing to be preserved for generations to come.
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