The Formation, Transitions, and Evolution of Small Religious Organizations

Datos Bibliográficos

ID23235696
AutoresThomas H Jeavons (Philadelphia Yearly Meeting), Ram A Cnaan (0000-0002-1596-4422, University of Pennsylvania)
Año1997
Volumen26
Número4_suppl
PáginasS62-S84
Fecha de publicación1997-12-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Voluntary Action Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0094-0607 • E-ISSN: 1552-7395
EditorialSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/08997640972640051
OpenAlexW2530786715
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas7
Referencias citadas14

The goal of this article is to identify and explore the patterns of formation and development ofsmallerreligiousnonprofitserviceorganizations-thosethatoftenbegininthebasements of some religious congregations-and to examine the transitions that they go through to become viable, self-sustaining entities. Based on a review of the available literature and extensive fieldwork, the authors propose insights into these issues as well as suggestions regarding when external intervention and support are worthwhile.

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