Megachurches and Economic Development: A Theoretical Understanding of Church Involvement at the Local Level
Description:
Why do megachurches participate in economic development, and who benefits from their participation? Frumkin's framework for understanding nonprofit and voluntary action and extra-role behavior are theories tested to answer these questions. My research employs a mixed-methods research design conducted in two phases. In phase one, I analyze 42 responses to an online survey to provide data about the prevalence and nature of economic development activities offered by megachurches in the Dallas-For…
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Date:
December 2015
Creator:
English, Ashley E.