Title

Effective Strategies for Healthy Church Growth in the Hap Dong Jung Tong Presbyterian Denomination in Korea

Date

May 2007

Chair

Frank Schmitt

Primary Subject Area

Theology

Keywords

Korea, church growth, HJPD, Presbyterian

The purpose of this project is to understand the biblical principles of healthy and highly effective strategies of church growth and to apply them to today’s Hap Dong Jung Tong (Hap-Jung) Presbyterian Denomination (HJPD) in Korea. Based on surveys and interviews, this project also analyzes and evaluates current conditions within 328 HJPD churches, exploring growth factors such as: pastors’ leadership, preaching, professional development, prayer, evangelism, making-disciples, ministry focus, the reasons for HJPD growth, and strategic approaches for future ministry. Finally, this project suggests twelve healthy and effective principles to develop HJPD churches for the next ten years.