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GREAT COMMISSION RESEARCH NETWORK
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ABOUT THE GREAT COMMISSION RESEARCH NETWORK
The Great Commission Research Network (GCRN) is an international community committed to helping local churches expand their participation in the mission Dei through effective disciple-making.
This network is comprised of researchers, lay persons, denominational leaders, and pastors who share insights examine case studies, hear from thought leaders, and network with cutting-edge practitioners.
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The Great Commission Research Network, formerly known as the American Society for Church Growth, was founded by renowned writers and missiologists George G. Hunter III and C. Peter Wagner upon principles of effective disciple-making, as originally described by Donald A. McGavran.
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The Great Commission Research Network promotes, disseminates, and conducts research to help local churches participate more effectively in the Great Commission.
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The GCRN is comprised of researchers, lay persons, denominational leaders, and pastors from around the world who share insights, examine case studies, hear from thought leaders and network with cutting-edge practitioners. Formerly known as the American Society for Church Growth, the GCRN was founded in 1985 by renowned writers and missiologists George G. Hunter III and C. Peter Wagner upon principles of effective disciple-making as originally described by Donald A. McGavran.