Title: Why conservative churches are growing; a study in sociology of religion
Authors: Kelley, Dean M.
Publisher: Harper & Row
Year: 1972
Subjects: Christian sociology.; Church growth.
Contents: Are the churches dying? -- Is religion obsolete? -- The indispensable function of religion -- Meaning, demand, and commitment -- Traits of a "strong" religion -- Why not a strong ecumenical religion? -- Dynamics of diminishing demand -- Conserving social strength -- The conservative role of religion -- Religion is not always tame.