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This dissertation describes the phenomenon of congregations in transitional neighborhoods (CTNs) in North America and offers a paradigm of resurrection to lead such churches to greater faithfulness. The study demonstrates a research methodology providing insider perspectives on …

This project arises from U.S. national studies of adolescent religiosity that show strong morale but a low sense of belonging in congregations. This juxtaposition shares characteristics with avoidant attachment, and a typology is proposed to account for different experiences of …