| This project employed quantitative research methods to analyze the current environments prevailing in the sixty-three A. M. E. Churches in the Virginia Conference. It also provided recommendations for revitalization, health improvement, along with spiritual and numeric growth. This project presented: (1) A biblical and theological basis for the church, its mission and ministries. (a) the role of the Holy Spirit; (b) Leaders responsibility for establishing and maintaining a worship climate that extols God, and change lives; (c) Leaders responsibility for implementing coordinated strategies to train, develop and nurture members for ministry and leadership roles. (2) A glimpse into the historic beginnings and polity of the church so that readers would understand its roots and theological beliefs. (3) The results of: (a) The Church Health (CHATS), and (b) Church Information Surveys. These respectively show the current health prevailing in the target churches, and the extent to which pastors are adhering to church management "best practices," and (4) recommendations for improved church health and growth. |
