My adviser, Dana Robert, and I recently wrote an article (which is available for free online – check it out) comparing growth rates of United Methodism to related denominations around the world. We conclude that United Methodism is often growing slower than related denominations, and that this indicates a problem. We suggest some possible explanations […]
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