Beyond Megachurch Myths: What We Can Learn from America's Largest Churches Contributor(s): Thumma, Scott (Author), Travis, Dave (Author), Warren, Rick (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0787994677 ISBN-13: 9780787994679 Publisher: Jossey-Bass
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: August 2007 Annotation: Praise for "Beyond Megachurch Myths" "Crow is not my favorite dish to eat, but as this book points out, I've had to eat one of the myths so artfully debunked by Travis and Thumma. This book is the most definitive work done to date on the megachurch." "In this groundbreaking book, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis share their keen insight and unique understanding of the megachurch phenomena in one accessible volume. This book is a significant addition to the literature and knowledge of megachurch studies." "Megachurches are here to stay and will attract continuing interest. Thumma and Travis have done us all a great service by setting the record straight." "This is the most thorough, insightful, and helpful book ever written on megachurches." "One of the major transformations in American Christianity is the emergence of hundreds of megachurches in the latter part of the twentieth century. This is the first book to be published that is based on close empirical research and yet is written in a manner that is easily understood by individuals attempting to assess this trend." |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Church - General - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Living - General |
Dewey: 250.973 |
LCCN: 2007019069 |
Series: Leadership Networks |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.06" W x 8.76" L (0.97 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic - Theometrics - Evangelical |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/23/2007 pg. 46 Christian Retailing 08/20/2007 pg. 21 Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 94 Christian Century 01/29/2008 pg. 26 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Drawing on extensive, broad-based, and well-designed research, as well as stories and anecdotes, Beyond Megachurch Myths dispels popluar myths about megachurches while highlighting the diversity within the megachurch phenomenon. Defining a megachurch as a Protestant church that averages at least 2000 total attendees in their weekend services, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis reveal what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, what their members say about their experiences, and why they have many valuable lessons to teach smaller churches. |
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