Church Growth (And Decline) in a Southern City

This study examines the influence of the urban setting on the numerical growth and decline of churches in a southern city. Using a typology of urban location developed by Douglas Walrath, the paper shows how greatly churches are influenced by their environments. In one type of environment none of th...

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Main Author: Hadaway, C. Kirk (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 1982
In: Review of religious research
Year: 1982, Volume: 23, Issue: 4, Pages: 372-386
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