Abstract Toward the Development of a Theological Critique of Church Growth Principles from a Seventh day Adventist Perspective Joshua Terence G Doctor of Ministry Seventh day Adventist Theological Seminary Andrews University Norman K Miles Advisor Werner Vyhmeister Advisor Ivan T Blazen Advisor Problem The Seventh day Adventist Church perceives itself as having a unique eschatological mission Numerical growth is an important part of the objective of the SDA
