Congregational Switching in an Age of Great Expectations

A majority of the American laity has switched congregations at least once in their adult lives, and more than two-thirds of U.S. congregants have previously attended a different congregation (Schwadel in Rev Relig Res 54(4):543-54, 2012). In contrast to religious tradition switching, we know little...

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Authors: Sikkink, David (Author) ; Emerson, Michael O. 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2020]
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2020, Volume: 62, Issue: 2, Pages: 219-247
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Church congregation / Denomination (Religion) / Conversion (Religion)
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KBQ North America
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