“Inner Circles” in Local Churches: An Application of Thompson's Theory
We used Thompson's theory of “inner circles” in an attempt to explain the existence of unofficial centers of power within local churches. The theory as originally stated did not provide a good explanation. However, an extension of the theory, stressing the tendency for unofficial leaders to gai...
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1979
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Sociological analysis
Year: 1979, Volume: 40, Issue: 3, Pages: 226-239 |
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