Religious Choice and the Meaning of Church in the Lives of Evangelical Seekers

This study presents a description of the church life of American evangelicals that is centered in the lives of individual believers. A sample of evangelical Christians were asked to discuss their experiences in moving from church to church. The interview data reveal a general process by which people...

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Main Author: Christopherson, Richard W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2005
In: Research in the social scientific study of religion
Year: 2005, Volume: 15, Pages: 137-165
Further subjects:B Social sciences
B Religion & Gesellschaft
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