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Viv Grigg

DESCRIPTION

The outcome of revival is the transforming of society through the inbreaking power of the Kingdom of God.  How does the church work with the Holy Spirit in transforming complex mega-cities? A story-based approach to theology seeking understanding of the new wave of revival-based missions  from case studies from several continents. We examine 8 foundational principles at five phases of revival. What patterns of theology, leadership and strategy continue to emerge and how do they predict the future? What is the interrelationships of the theology and process dynamics of revival movements and movements for justice? reconciliation and transformation of societal sector values? the linkages of business/elite and urban poor movements?

COURSE FORMAT

This is a web-based course, where clusters of five leaders meet on-line once per week for 20 weeks at a time convenient for each one. Materials will be sent on CD and access to the web-teaching program will be sent before the first class.

REQUIRED READING

The student is expected to read 1000 pages including the following:

1. Grigg, Viv. Transformative Revival in Auckland, Urban Leadership Foundation, 2001 (on CD).
2. Since most of the literature has not yet been published formally, articles and profiles of significance will be included in an Citywide Transformative Revival Reader (on CD)
3. Choose one from each section below:

Context
Dear, Micheal J., The Postmodern Urban Condition, Blackwell, 2000
Gulick, John, The Humanity of Cities, Bergin and Harvey, 1989

Prayer Movements
Silvoso, Ed, That None Should Perish, Regal Books, 1994.
Haggard, Ted, Primary Purpose, Creation House, 1995.
Dawson, John, Taking Our Cities for God, 1989.

Theology and Research
Ellul, Jacques, The Meaning of the City, Eerdmans, 1970.
Cox, Harvey, Religion in the Secular City, Simon & Schuster, 1984.
Selected chapters in Discipling the City, Roger Greenway , ed, Baker, 1992.

Urban Poor Movements
Grigg, Viv, Cry of the Urban Poor, MARC, 1994.

Transformation
Guinness, Os, Winning Back the Soul of American Business, Hourglass Publishers, 1990.
Alton, David, Faith in Britain, Hodder and Stoughton, 1991.
Dorrien, Gary, Soul in Society: The Making and Renewal of Social Christianity, Fortress, 1995.
Dawson, John, Healing America's Wounds, Regal, 1994.

Other readings on CD

ASSIGNMENTS

Reading log and five 2 page reading summaries.
A 20 page paper (double spaced , typed) developing or critiquing either a theological perspective for city-wide ministry, or a strategic plan for a city-wide ministry.
A 2-4 page city profile.

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: 2 Units. (30 hours teaching, 60 hours work total) Complement to City Leadership Course

FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes. 1 hour to design a strategy for a city and define the theological background to the strategy.