Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth Collection

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2020

Descriptive Summary

Title: Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth Collection

Dates: 1969-1996

Collection Number: CFT00208

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 7 Boxes, 2.71 linear feet

Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Pasadena, California 91182

Abstract: The Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth was a joint venture of Fuller Theological Seminary and the Fuller Evangelistic Association (FEA) from June 6, 1980 to June 13, 1992. The program sought to combine the interests and skills of both organizations to provide educational resources for ministers world-wide using the most up-to-date technology. Key participants included David Allan Hubbard, C. Peter Wagner, and Carl George.

Language of Material: English

Access

Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

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Preferred Citation

Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Acquisition Information

Institutional Record Retention.

Biography/Administrative History

The Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth was a joint venture of Fuller Theological Seminary and the Fuller Evangelistic Association (FEA) from June 6, 1980 to June 13, 1992. The program sought to combine the interests and skills of both organizations to provide educational resources for ministers world-wide using the most up-to-date technology. Key participants included David Allan Hubbard, C. Peter Wagner, and Carl George. The Institute hosted seminars, and created the radio program The Pastor’s Update and Today’s Christian. The partnership ended in 1992, prior to the Fuller Evangelistic Association’s closing. During that time, ownership of many of FEA’s programs transferred to Fuller Theological Seminary and incorporated into the Individualized Learning Program.

Scope and Content of Collection

The Charles E. Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth Collection, 1969-1996 contains records related to the joint venture between Fuller Theological Seminary and the Fuller Evangelistic Association. The collection primarily contains annual board meeting minutes from the files of President David Allan Hubbard. It also contains files from the Fuller Theological Seminary Provost’s office. Records include the formal transfer of ownership of "Today’s Christian" and the "Pastor’s Update" to Fuller Theological Seminary