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Divine Institutions

by Ramsey Coutta

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The great mainstream Christian denominations in America are experiencing troubled times. Their membership and influence over the past century has been dramatically declining due to a loss of mission focus, societal accommodation, and institutional rigidity. These cornerstones of American society are losing out in the competition for the American soul to other more energetic, biblically faithful sects and denominations.

Divine Institutions explains this phenomenon by examining the process of growth and decline that denominations undergo, including reasons why some continue to expand while others contract. The author provides detailed statistics, contemporary examples, and historical analysis to support his assertions. Six stages starting with gestation and ending in decline are outlined in full detail.

The most influential denominations in America, past and present, are examined and compared including: Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Assemblies of God, and Congregationalists. Divine Institutions provides the reader a thoughtful and unique understanding of denominational growth and decline in America and the causes for this phenomenon.
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ISBN:
9781600343551
Author:
Coutta, Ramsey
Publisher:
Xulon Press
Subject:
Christianity - Theology - General
Subject:
Christian Theology - General
Subject:
Religion Western-Theology
Publication Date:
20060831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
5.50x8.50x.55 in. .68 lbs.

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