Building for critical mass when launching new churches.

摘要

The purpose of this research was to examine the strategic factors that pastors employ in building critical mass when launching new churches. This investigation was conducted through a multiple case study that examined the strategies and critical mass quotients of six churches throughout the southern portion of the United States that have experienced exceptional and accelerated growth throughout their existence. The research found five common strategies and five common barriers that affect the development of critical mass. These discoveries guide the proposal of six precepts and their practical implications for understanding critical mass development in the life of a church.