Congregations and Social Services: An Update from the Third Wave of the National Congregations Study

Congregations and other religious organizations are an important part of the social welfare system in the United States. This article uses data from the 2012 National Congregations Study to describe key features of congregational involvement in social service programs and projects. Most congregation...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mark Chaves, Alison J. Eagle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/7/5/55