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About the Great Commission Research Network
About the Great Commission Research Network
Alan McMahan
Biola University, [email protected]
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GREAT COMMISSION RESEARCH NETWORK OFFICERS (formerly: The American Society for Church Growth)
President: Dr. Bob Whitesel
Associate Professor
Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University E-mail: [email protected]
(765) 677-1038
Secretary: Dr. M. Alan McMahan
Associate Professor, General Editor of the GCRJ Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Biola University
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer: Rev. James Cho
Associate Pastor New Life Oasis Church E-mail: [email protected]
GCRN Office
Coordinator: Diana Alfonso
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Biola University
13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 E-mail: [email protected] (562) 903-4844 ext. 5691
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GREAT COMMISSION RESEARCH NETWORK GREATCOMMISSIONRESEARCH.NET
(Formerly: The American Society for Church Growth)
What is the Great Commission Research Network or GreatCommissionResearch.net? The Great Commission Research Network is a worldwide and professional association of Christian leaders whose ministry activities are based on the basic and key principles of church growth as originally developed by the late Donald McGavran. Founded by renowned missiologists George G. Hunter III and C. Peter Wagner, the GreatCommissionResearch.net (formally the American Society for Church Growth) has expanded into an affiliation of church leaders who share research, examine case studies, dialogue with cutting-edge leaders, and network with fellow church professionals who are committed to helping local churches expand the kingdom through disciple-making
Who Can Join the GCRN?
GCRN membership is open to all who wish a professional affiliation with colleagues in the field. The membership includes theoreticians, such as
professors of church growth, and practitioners, such as pastors, denominational executives, parachurch leaders, church planters, researchers, missions leaders, and consultants. Some members specialize in domestic or mono-cultural church growth, while others are cross-culturally oriented.
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Why Join the GCRN?
The GCRN provides a forum for maximum interaction among leaders, ministries, and resources on the cutting edge of Great Commission research.
The Annual Conference of the Great Commission Research Network (typically held in early November each year) offers the opportunity for research updates information on new resources and developments, as well as fellowship and encouragement from colleagues in the field of church growth. Membership in GCRN includes a subscription to the Great Commission Research Journal.
How Do I Join the GCRN?
For further information on membership, the annual meeting and registration contact:
Diana Alfonso
Great Commission Reasearch Network School of Intercultural Studies
Biola University 13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639 Phone: (562) 903-4844 ext. 5691 www.greatcommissionresearch.net)
E-mail: [email protected]
Membership Benefits
Network affiliation with leading writers, consultants, denominational leaders, professors of evangelism and church growth, pastors, church planters, researchers, and mission leaders
Subscription to the Great Commission Research Journal Discounts for Annual Conference Registration
Listing of your contact information on the GCRN website in our Membership Directory
Membership fees (includes the Journal and all the benefits above):
$37.00/year—Regular Membership
$25.00/year—Full-time Student Membership
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The Donald A. McGavran Award
Once a year, the Great Commission Research Network (formerly the American Society for Church Growth) presents the Donald A. McGavran Award to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Church Growth Movement in the United States.
The award recipients to date are:
Win Arn 1989 Kent R. Hunter 1999
C. Peter Wagner 1990 R. Daniel Reeves 2000
Carl F. George 1991 Ray Ellis 2002
Wilbert S. McKinnley 1992 John Ellas 2003
Robert Logan 1993 Rick Warren 2004
Bill Sullivan 1994 Charles Arn 2005
Elmer Towns 1994 John Vaughan 2006
Flavil R. Yeakley, Jr. 1995 Waldo Werning 2006
George G. Hunter, III 1996 Bob Whitesel 2007
Eddie Gibbs 1997 Bill Easum 2009
Gary L. McIntosh 1998 Thom S. Rainer 2010
ASCG/GCRN Past Presidents:
C. Peter Wagner 1986 John Vaughan 1994
George Hunter III 1987 Gary L. McIntosh 1995–96
Kent R. Hunter 1988 R. Daniel Reeves 1997–98
Elmer Towns 1989 Ray W. Ellis 1999–2000
Eddie Gibbs 1990 Charles Van Engen 2001–2002
Bill Sullivan 1991 Charles Arn 2003–2004
Carl F. George 1992 Alan McMahan 2005–2006
Flavil Yeakley, Jr. 1993 Eric Baumgartner 2007–2008
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How to Turn
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Dr. George G. Hunter III Dr. Chuck Lawless Dr. Bob Whitesel Dr. Gary McIntosh
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