The Impact of Congregational Characteristics on Conflict-Related Exit
The aim of this article is to examine the impact of congregational characteristics on conflict-related exit. Using a conflict theoretical perspective, this article explores factors that put congregations at a higher risk of developing conflict-related exit, including the characteristics of their lea...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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Sociology of religion
Year: 2008, Volume: 69, Issue: 1, Pages: 93-108 |
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| Summary: | The aim of this article is to examine the impact of congregational characteristics on conflict-related exit. Using a conflict theoretical perspective, this article explores factors that put congregations at a higher risk of developing conflict-related exit, including the characteristics of their leaders, the social composition of their members, and their theological perspectives. Multivariate analysis of data from the National Congregations Study (NCS) shows that the probability of conflict-related exit is lower among congregations with older leaders and racially and economically homogeneous members, and is higher among congregations involved with the charismatic movement. A possible connection between some organizational characteristics and local congregational culture models developed by Becker is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1759-8818 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Sociology of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/socrel/69.1.93 |