Divine Institutions

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Reader, October 19, 2006 (view all comments by Reader)
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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Product Details

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.