Capital and the Cathedral: Robert H. Schuller's Continual Fundraising for Church Growth

Robert H. Schuller's Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, appeared to be the model of growth and stability among megachurches—until it imploded. Drawing on archival material and interviews, this article demonstrates how the seeming success of Schuller's church growth philosophy w...

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Authors: Marti, Gerardo 1965- (Author) ; Mulder, Mark T. 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge University Press [2020]
In: Religion and American culture
Year: 2020, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 63-107
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Schuller, Robert H. 1926-2015 / USA / Big church / Socioeconomic system
RelBib Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KBQ North America
KDG Free church
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