Congregation & Community

Congregation & Community
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Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Total Pages : 460
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ISBN-10 : 0813523354
ISBN-13 : 9780813523354
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Download or read book Congregation & Community written by Nancy Tatom Ammerman and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do some religious institutions decline in the face of racial integration whilst others grow? How do congregations deal with economic distress? This study of congregations in the face of community transformation includes stories of over 20 congregations in nine communities across America.


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