Excerpt from An Exploratory Study of the Relationship of the Generation of Young Women Between Thirty and Forty Five Years of Age to the Organized Church: An Experimental Investigation Undertaken on Behalf of the International Missionary Council
For purposes of illustration the survey of one of these churches is herewith reported. It is housed in a handsome Gothic stone structure on a beautifully landscaped terrace. Twenty-three denomina tions are represented on its church roll. The physical plant leaves nothing to be desired. There is a staff of some am: paid workers, and in addition, an unusual number of volunteer workers. The church program concentrates on a Sunday morning service and has no mid-week4.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the relationship between the Protestant Church and young women between the ages of 30 and 45 and analyzes the reasons for the disengagement of this demographic from organized religion. The author's research reveals a complex issue with no simple solution, and points to a general lack of conviction along with uncertainty regarding the mission of the Church. Through questionnaires, interviews, and group discussions, the author discovers that many young women do not believe that the Church is addressing contemporary issues or effectively implementing Christian values. Compounding this, the Church often fails to recognize the unique factors that shaped the lives of this generation, such as post-war disillusionment, unprecedented prosperity, and the resulting shift in values. Despite these challenges, the book also highlights a growing openness among young people to explore the role of Christian idealism in addressing today's problems. The author concludes that the Church must invite young people into meaningful participation, encouraging them to apply the principles of Jesus to current challenges, if it is to regain their support and effectively navigate the complexities of the 21st century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259957447_0
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