The gender ratio in the pews: consequences for congregational vitality

Women participate in congregations in larger numbers and to a greater extent than men do. This study addresses two linked questions: (1) how do female worshipers differ from male worshipers; and (2) if female worshipers have a distinct profile, what might be the organizational consequences of the ge...

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Authors: Woolever, Cynthia (Author) ; Bruce, Deborah (Author) ; Wulff, Keith (Author) ; Smith‐Williams, Ida (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2006
In: Journal of beliefs and values
Year: 2006, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Pages: 25-38
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