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Denominational Influence in Church Revitalization Southeastern University FireScholars Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Barnett College of Ministry & Theology Spring 2020 DENOMINATIONAL INFLUENCE IN CHURCH REVITALIZATION Donald J. Immel Southeastern University - Lakeland, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://firescholars.seu.edu/dmin Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, and the Practical Theology Commons Recommended Citation Immel, Donald J., "DENOMINATIONAL INFLUENCE IN CHURCH REVITALIZATION" (2020). Doctor of Ministry (DMin). 9. https://firescholars.seu.edu/dmin/9 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology at FireScholars. It has been accepted for inclusion in Doctor of Ministry (DMin) by an authorized administrator of FireScholars. For more information, please contact [email protected]. DENOMINATIONAL INFLUENCE IN CHURCH REVITALIZATION PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF DIVINITY IN THE BARNETT COLLEGE OF MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY AT SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MINISTRY BY DONALD J. IMMEL 2020 Copyright by Donald J. Immel © 2020 iii ABSTRACT Many churches and denominations in North America have been experiencing plateau or decline for the past sixty years. In recent years, the Assemblies of God has experienced trends of plateau or decline in a majority of their churches. The PennDel Ministry Network, one of sixty- four districts within the Assemblies of God USA, has also observed that a majority of its churches are also in a state of plateau or decline. The primary intent of this dissertation is to explore denominational influence in revitalizing churches. Specific attention is given to the church’s participation in the missio Dei as well as the development of ecclesial structures throughout the biblical record and into the first centuries of the church’s existence. A literature review of church and organizational revitalization provides a conceptual framework for denominations to resource their constituent churches toward organizational and missional revitalization. The dissertation project focused on a sample of four plateaued and four declining Assembly of God churches within the PennDel Ministry Network. Each church’s pastor and board were interviewed using a “guided self-assessment questionnaire.” The questionnaire focused on four topics regarding the church’s present need for revitalization: the church leadership’s perception regarding their church’s present state of plateau or decline, contributing factors of plateau or decline, needs for change, and future partnerships between the PennDel Ministry Network and the sample churches. Key words: revitalization, missio Dei, denomination, plateau, decline, strategic, stagnation, renewal. iv Dedication This dissertation is dedicated to the Lord, to his Church, to our Assemblies of God movement, and to the PennDel Ministry Network. The research and processes herein are a small contribution to a necessary task that we must see forward – the task of church renewal. v Acknowledgment Throughout the course of my walk with the Lord I have been graced with many mentors. Dr. David Hardt, the pastor under whose ministry I was saved and called into ministry, has had an indescribable impact on my spiritual and pastoral formation. Pastor Hardt modeled an impeccable work ethic, a penchant for administrative detail, and despite his seemingly rigid self- discipline, he was passionately progressive in utilizing every means available for introducing people to Jesus and growing His church. Norm Beetler was a role model for me while I was a seminary student in Ashland, Ohio. Norm’s love for the Word inspired my passion, and his unique demonstration of the Spirit-filled life impacted my ministry. Lewis Clifton was the first senior pastor that I served with in a full-time capacity. Pastor Clifton demonstrated a genuine shepherd’s heart in his authentic love and care for the flock and community under his charge. To these pastor-mentors I am eternally grateful. I am also so very thankful for both the learning institutions and professors who shaped my heart, mind, and spirit throughout my academic training. At the University of Valley Forge, Hobart Grazier, Robert Tourville, and Reuben Hartwick had an immeasurable influence in forming my theological and biblical perspectives. Their high academic demands and tenderness toward the Lord prepared me well for graduate-level academia. The impact of Dr. Richard Dobbins and the counseling staff at Emerge ministries account for untold ministry opportunities in communities, churches, and throughout the PennDel Ministry Network. The graduate training in Pastoral Counseling and Psychology was not only a healing instrument to parishioners and ministers that I have served, but also was a healing balm for my own soul. Finally, the professors at Southeastern University have added a welcome and needed extension of ministry skills for finishing out my ministerial service. Thank you, Dr. Jim Vigil, for your abundant patience and vi input toward me in this wonderful DMin growth process. Thank you, Dr. Andrew Permenter, for your constant encouragement and guidance as my mentor and friend. Thank you, Dr. Robert Crosby, for your insight into church organizational health. And thank you to each of the professors who have taught, processed, and challenged us throughout this wonderful journey. The final category of mentors are those who have demonstrated, modeled, and taught me to be a follower-leader. Former Superintendent Philip Bongiorno demonstrated a leadership style of both humble reliance on the Lord and a decisive, confident visionary. I am honored to now serve in the role that you so adequately led in the PennDel Ministry Network. I am especially humbled to have you as a friend. Dr. Stephen Tourville has also been an exemplary role model, showing the graceful manner in which a change agent can lead significant change without unnecessary disruption or conflict. Steve’s prophetic words spoken early in our tenure as colleagues at the Network office came to pass. Superintendent Tourville, your permission-giving nature afforded to me experiences that inevitably prepared me to succeed you in this role as servant to our ministers. A volume would be required to express my love and appreciation to my wife, Robin, for her love, support, encouragement, assistance, and enduring patience as I incessantly processed ideas, dreams, content, and vision during this DMin journey. As has been the case throughout our years together, you are an indispensable part of who I am, what we do, and how we serve. Finally, I thank God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ who saved me, filled me with His Holy Spirit, called me into the ministry, gave me my wonderful family, and has blessed me with a life that has exceeded my dreams. vii List of Tables and Figures Tables Table 1. The Great Commission statements in the Gospels and Acts Table 2. Sample Research Group with Demographics Figures Figure 1 Osborn’s Four Stages Assessment Process Figure 2 Bullards' Life Cycle and Stages of Congregational Development Figure 3. Jim Collins Build up – Breakthrough Model Figure 4. Transformational Loop. Thom S. Rainer Figure 5 John Kotter's Eight-Stage Process of Creating Major Change viii TABLE OF CONTENTS I. FRONT MATTER a. Abstract ..........................................................................................................iv b. Dedication ......................................................................................................v c. Acknowledgements ........................................................................................vi d. List of Tables and Figures..............................................................................vii II. CHAPTER ONE: The Project Introduced a. Introduction ....................................................................................................1 b. Plateau and Decline Among Mainline, Evangelical, and Assemblies of God Churches ........................................................................................................3 c. Plateau and Decline in the PennDel Ministry Network .................................5 d. The Assemblies of God: Development and Subsequent Cultural Implications Impacting Stagnation .....................................................................................7 e. A Case for Ecclesial Structures and Their Potential Benefit to Stagnated Churches .......................................................................................................13 f. Topic Relationship to Ministry of the Student ...............................................17 g. Contextual Scope and Limitations .................................................................18 h. Project Goals and Objectives .........................................................................19 III. CHAPTER TWO: The Project in Perspective a. The Missio Dei: A Collective Understanding ................................................23 i. Old Testament Expressions of the Missio Dei ...................................27 ii. New Testament Expressions of the Missio Dei .................................31 iii. Second Generation Expressions of the Missio Dei ............................36 b. Ecclesial Organization and Development ......................................................39 i. Structural and Organizational Development in Acts: An Overview .41 ii. New Testament Structural Terms and Their Historic Roots ..............48
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