In the 21st century, churches have primarily focused on growth, which has been observed among churches in the Americas and Europe. The British church is experiencing the crisis of disappearing by2030; the number of churches is also decreasing in North America, in cluding the United States (US). More...
In the 21st century, churches have primarily focused on growth, which has been observed among churches in the Americas and Europe. The British church is experiencing the crisis of disappearing by2030; the number of churches is also decreasing in North America, in cluding the United States (US). Moreover, major Christian denominations in Korea are aware of the crisis, evinced by the deceleration of church growth rate. Thus, church growth is encounterin difficulties in not only orthodox Christian states but also Korea.
In Korea, the religious situation is surveyed and the results are announced every 10 years since 1985. The 2005 Population Census, announced in 2006, is as follows: While the religious share of Catholicism and Buddhism increased in the past decade, that of Protestantism decreased: the religious share of Protestants indicated a 12% decline in the past decade, from 8,505,000 (religious share 19.4%) in 1995 to 8,446,000 (religious share 18.3%) in 2005.in addition he Protestant population also indicated a decrease of 59,000 persons in the number of believers.
Some churches managed to grow despite the general deceleration or stagnation of church growth. Missionary work played a significant role in the growing of churches. Thus, this study observed which aspect of missionary work influenced church growth.
The study is organized in five parts.
In Part I, the introduction, it is elucidated that church growth has decelerated or stopped among all religious bodies of Korean church, in addition to the US and Europe. Nevertheless, some churches are actually growing. The objective of this study was to conduct a survey on the effects of missionary work on church growth by studying only churches that are part of the Holiness Church, and analyze the results of the survey. More specifically, the study distinguished missionary work in the concept of geography and distance, and examined what kind of missionary work has more effect on church growth. Thus, the study revealed that church growth can be achieved by missionary work. Furthermore, previous literature and data similar to this study are examined in this part.
Part II is a theoretical review in which the historical development and definition of the concept of church growth, as well as the concept of missionary work are examined, based on which the grounds for missionary work and church growth were discussed. By examining the correlation and relevance between missionary work and church growth from the past and present of the Holiness Church, this study discovered the characteristics of missionary work and church growth in each era through data.
In Part III, research method, targeting the church workers and believers of the Holiness Church, is presented. The actual selection and limitation of research subjects were considered in collecting data of regional churches in Korea, and the subjects were selected from each church.
Part IV presents the results of the questionnaire analysis. The general characteristics of the research subjects, characteristics related to church growth, and factors affecting church growth are examined through technical analysis of key variables. Since the diversity of missionary work could not be completely covered, missionary work is defined by the concepts of geography and distance and categorized into regional missionary work (including propagation), domestic missionary work, and overseas missionary work to examine which one has more effect on church growth. In addition, other characteristics are examined and the cause of church growth is analyzed.
Part V is the conclusion in which the results of the study are summarized. It also includes the study limitations and future tasks, as well as prospects and suggestions.
This study does not cover all religious bodies and churches in Korea; it is limited to studying only the Holiness Church. Various factors affecting church growth are analyzed but many factors are verified with a focus on missionary work. The study is significant as it provides baseline data to establish strategies for church growth. A more specific study shall be conducted by follow-up researchers.
In the 21st century, churches have primarily focused on growth, which has been observed among churches in the Americas and Europe. The British church is experiencing the crisis of disappearing by2030; the number of churches is also decreasing in North America, in cluding the United States (US). Moreover, major Christian denominations in Korea are aware of the crisis, evinced by the deceleration of church growth rate. Thus, church growth is encounterin difficulties in not only orthodox Christian states but also Korea.
In Korea, the religious situation is surveyed and the results are announced every 10 years since 1985. The 2005 Population Census, announced in 2006, is as follows: While the religious share of Catholicism and Buddhism increased in the past decade, that of Protestantism decreased: the religious share of Protestants indicated a 12% decline in the past decade, from 8,505,000 (religious share 19.4%) in 1995 to 8,446,000 (religious share 18.3%) in 2005.in addition he Protestant population also indicated a decrease of 59,000 persons in the number of believers.
Some churches managed to grow despite the general deceleration or stagnation of church growth. Missionary work played a significant role in the growing of churches. Thus, this study observed which aspect of missionary work influenced church growth.
The study is organized in five parts.
In Part I, the introduction, it is elucidated that church growth has decelerated or stopped among all religious bodies of Korean church, in addition to the US and Europe. Nevertheless, some churches are actually growing. The objective of this study was to conduct a survey on the effects of missionary work on church growth by studying only churches that are part of the Holiness Church, and analyze the results of the survey. More specifically, the study distinguished missionary work in the concept of geography and distance, and examined what kind of missionary work has more effect on church growth. Thus, the study revealed that church growth can be achieved by missionary work. Furthermore, previous literature and data similar to this study are examined in this part.
Part II is a theoretical review in which the historical development and definition of the concept of church growth, as well as the concept of missionary work are examined, based on which the grounds for missionary work and church growth were discussed. By examining the correlation and relevance between missionary work and church growth from the past and present of the Holiness Church, this study discovered the characteristics of missionary work and church growth in each era through data.
In Part III, research method, targeting the church workers and believers of the Holiness Church, is presented. The actual selection and limitation of research subjects were considered in collecting data of regional churches in Korea, and the subjects were selected from each church.
Part IV presents the results of the questionnaire analysis. The general characteristics of the research subjects, characteristics related to church growth, and factors affecting church growth are examined through technical analysis of key variables. Since the diversity of missionary work could not be completely covered, missionary work is defined by the concepts of geography and distance and categorized into regional missionary work (including propagation), domestic missionary work, and overseas missionary work to examine which one has more effect on church growth. In addition, other characteristics are examined and the cause of church growth is analyzed.
Part V is the conclusion in which the results of the study are summarized. It also includes the study limitations and future tasks, as well as prospects and suggestions.
This study does not cover all religious bodies and churches in Korea; it is limited to studying only the Holiness Church. Various factors affecting church growth are analyzed but many factors are verified with a focus on missionary work. The study is significant as it provides baseline data to establish strategies for church growth. A more specific study shall be conducted by follow-up researchers.
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