Membership assimilation in a merged black Pentecostal church

G Wesley Hardy

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Membership assimilation in a merged black Pentecostal church

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G Wesley Hardy. Membership Assimilation In a Merged Black Pentecostal Church. Boston University School of Theology. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fd34bfb8-5a02-41f2-b0ee-665a8836fc5b.

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G. W. Hardy. Membership assimilation in a merged black Pentecostal church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fd34bfb8-5a02-41f2-b0ee-665a8836fc5b

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G Wesley Hardy. Membership Assimilation In a Merged Black Pentecostal Church. Boston University School of Theology. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fd34bfb8-5a02-41f2-b0ee-665a8836fc5b.

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G Wesley Hardy

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Local church mergers

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Abstract

This thesis analyzes the problems of membership assimilation as the result of merging two black Pentecostal churches. Content analysis was used to evaluate data gathered from interviews of six original members and twelve new members who joined after the merger. Problems revolving around fears of anonymity and loss of intimacy affected the assimilation of original members. The making of new friends was important in deciding whether or not original members or new members remained active. Confrontations in newly formed groups inhibited the assimilation process. Lay involvement in the ministry of pastoral care was determined to be needed to improve assimilation.

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