People Movements in the Punjab
Frederick and Margaret Stock began their ministry in the Punjab by developing Bible Institutes, youth work, stewardship programs, and literacy classes. They then moved to Hyderabad to survey evangelistic opportunities among Scheduled Castes, where they explored more effective means of evangelism and church growth among these responsive peoples.
Rev. Stock earned a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary and an MA in Missiology from Fuller Seminary. Mrs. Stock earned a Masters of Religious Education from Biblical Seminary. Margaret’s grandfather, W. T. Anderson, was the first in their family to serve in India, starting in 1891. Since that time, more than seventy relatives of Margaret's have lived, served, or died in India/Pakistan. The Stocks retired from ministry in Pakistan in 2010 and are now living with their daughter in Albania.
· What caused the church in the Punjab to grow from the 1880s into the first half of the 20th century?
· Which missionary methods were effective, and which were ineffective?
· What segments of society proved responsive?
· Are any of these factors part of the present-day scene?
Based on primary sources, including church and mission records, missionary and national leaders' biographies, and census reports, the author's well-written research provides a profound view of the churches' growth in the Punjab.
The book includes a substantial appendix, "A Brief Comparative Study of Other Churches in Pakistan," which gives a wealth of information. And although this study is based on the growth of the church in Pakistan, the pattern of development and church growth principles apply to scores of areas on the Indian subcontinent as well. This authentic church history has great relevance for the church and her leaders today.
Dedication v
Figures xi
Foreword xv
Preface xix
Introduction 1
Growth of the United Presbyterian Church in Pakistan
Chapter 1: Pioneer (1855-1872) 17
Chapter 2: The Group Movement Among the Meg 33
Chapter 3: The Chuhras 57
Chapter 4: The Chuhra Movements Begins (1873-1880) 64
Chapter 5: Amazing Growth (1881-1891) 68
Chapter 6: Retarded Growth (1891-1899) 102
Chapter 7: Accelerated Growth (1900-1930) 109
Chapter 8: Revival 127
Chapter 9: Self-Support 140
Chapter 10: The “407” Movement 159
Chapter 11: Periods of Decline 163
Chapter 12: Internal Growth (1930-1973) 172
Chapter 13: Pakistani Leadership 184
Chapter 14: Self-Propagation 192
Chapter 15: God’s Answer for Today 209
Chapter 16: Principles Essential for Church-Planting Today 218
Appendix
A Brief Comparative Study of Other Churches in Pakistan
Appendix 1: The Church of Pakistan 234
Appendix 2: The Lahore Church Council (Presbyterian Church, U.S.A) 264
Appendix 3: The Salvation Army 280
Appendix 4: The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 281
Appendix 5: The Pentecostal Churches 287
Appendix 6: The Pakistan Mission of the International Foreign Missions Association 289
Appendix 7: The Pakistan Christian Fellowship of the International Christian Fellowship 290
Appendix 8: The Evangelical Alliance Mission 292
Appendix 9: The Indus Christian Fellowship (Conservative Baptist) 295
Appendix 10: The Brethren Church 299
Appendix 11: The Afghan Border Crusade 301
Appendix 12: Worldwide Evangelization Crusade 302
Appendix 13: The Seventh Day Adventists 303
Appendix 14: Missions with Small Churches 306
Appendix 15: Helping or Service Missions 307
Appendix 16: The Roman Catholic Church 309
Summary 321
Bibliography 341
Index 359
Biographic Information 365
Authors
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Margaret Stock
Margaret Stock
Frederick and Margaret Stock began their ministry in the Punjab by developing Bible Institutes, youth work, stewardship programs, and literacy classes. They then moved to Hyderabad to survey evangelistic opportunities among Scheduled Castes, where they explored more effective means of evangelism and church growth among these responsive peoples.
Rev. Stock earned a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary and an MA in Missiology from Fuller Seminary. Mrs. Stock earned a Masters of Religious Education from Biblical Seminary. Margaret’s grandfather, W. T. Anderson, was the first in their family to serve in India, starting in 1891. Since that time, more than seventy relatives of Margaret's have lived, served, or died in India/Pakistan. The Stocks retired from ministry in Pakistan in 2010 and are now living with their daughter in Albania.
- Pages: 400
- Publisher:
William Carey Publishing
William Carey Publishing
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 1975
- Vendor: William Carey Library
