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Zusatztext Unprecedented. . . Scheitle presents a rich overview of Christian nonprofits and their role in the American religious landscape. . . . Scheitle's research is meticulous and thorough, yet his presentation is broadly accessible. . . . Scheitle navigates the complexities of the relationship between the parachurch sector and the state with skill and insight. The realm of Christian nonprofits is amorphous and difficult to penetrate. Sacrificing neither depth nor breadth, Scheitle has helped give shape to the chao? Informationen zum Autor Christopher P. Scheitle received his Ph.D. in sociology from The Pennsylvania State University, where he is currently a Senior Research Associate. Klappentext The growth of Christian nonprofits, popularly called "parachurch" organizations, has been recognized by churchgoers and social scientists alike as an important development in American religion. Beyond the Congregation utilizes data on almost 2,000 of the largest and most influential Christian nonprofits to answer key questions raised by these organizations. Zusammenfassung The growth of Christian nonprofits, popularly called "parachurch" organizations, has been recognized by churchgoers and social scientists alike as an important development in American religion. Beyond the Congregation utilizes data on almost 2,000 of the largest and most influential Christian nonprofits to answer key questions raised by these organizations. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1.: Christian Nonprofits: The Religious Market's Other Supplier 2.: From Religious Societies to Public Charities: A Parachurch History 3.: Competition and Collaboration: The Market Dynamics of Church and Parachurch 4.: Parachurch Profiles: From Christian Cowboys to Donating Cows 5.: The Balance Sheet: A Financial Portrait of the Parachurch Sector 6.: Leadership and Accountability: Executives, Boards and Watchdogs 7.: Parachurch and State: Tax Laws, Government Funding and Nonprofit Lobbying Appendix Data Collection Methods ...
