Explore church history methodology, examining historiographical traditions, primary sources, and the relationship between theological commitments and historical inquiry. Learn how faith and scholarship intersect in studying Christian history.
10.1017/S0009640719000234·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-history-overview-two-thousand-years
Survey two thousand years of church history, examining the major periods from the apostolic era to the present and the enduring themes of Christian witness...
10.1017/S0009640722000012·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-hospitality-ministry-and-guest-experience
Comprehensive guide to church hospitality covering biblical theology (philoxenia, hachnasat orchim), historical models from patristic period to megachurches, and practical strategies for creating welcoming systems that retain visitors.
10.1177/chgm.2025.0004·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-legal-compliance-and-nonprofit-governance
A practical guide to church legal compliance covering tax-exempt status, employment law, child protection, data privacy, and nonprofit governance for minist...
10.1515/clgq.2023.0028·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-membership-and-covenant-community
A comprehensive guide to church membership covering biblical foundations, contemporary membership models, and practical strategies for recovering meaningful...
10.1177/ecs.2021.0018·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-membership-classes-and-assimilation
A guide to church membership classes and newcomer assimilation covering biblical membership theology, class models, and practical integration strategies.
10.1093/cgas.2015.0020·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-membership-renewal-covenants
Church Membership Renewal Covenants considered through Belonging, Accountability, and Congregational Mission with Scripture, historical memory, scholarly debate, and practical ministry judgment for Christian leaders.
10.7426/abide.expansion.0020·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-partnership-and-collaborative-ministry
A review of church partnership literature covering collaborative ministry models, city-wide networks, and practical strategies for building kingdom partners...
10.1515/cmcnr.2020.0008·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-planting-core-team-formation
Church Planting Core Team Formation considered through Character, Covenant, and Shared Mission Before Launch with Scripture, historical memory, scholarly debate, and practical ministry judgment for Christian leaders.
10.7426/abide.expansion.0024·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
Abide University > library > church-planting-in-post-christian-contexts
An exegetical guide to church planting in post-Christian urban environments covering biblical foundations, key Greek terms, and missional strategies for sec...
10.1177/mcpr.2022.0011·Cite this article·Abide Academic Repository
