| Contents: |
A framework for understanding congregational affiliation: suggestions from research within the Christian tradition / David A. Roozen -- Definitions of congregational growth / Loren B. Mead -- Interdenominational dialogue: seeking a common language for affiliation research and practice / Gary A. Tobin -- Congregational involvement of young adults who grew up in Protestant churches / Dean R. Hoge, Benton Johnson, and Donald A. Luidens -- Four styles of religious marginality / Penny Long Marler and C. Kirk Hadaway -- Profiles of the disaffiliated: four case studies / Amy L. Sales -- Reaching out to the unafilliated / Steven E. Foster -- Luther Place Memorial Church: a church as refuge/sanctuary / John F. Steinbruck -- Bethany Baptist Church: growth through planning social action / James A. Scott -- Congregation B'nai Jeshurun: the power of a relevant message / Marshall T. Meyer -- Leadership, ministry and integrity amid changing roles for clergy and laity / James R. Wood -- The role of national religious institutions in congregational affiliation and growth / William McKinney |
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