The other Philadelphia story : how local congregations support quality of life in urban America / Ram A. Cnaan ; with Stephanie C. Boddie, Charlene C. McGrew, and Jennifer J. Kang.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-320) and index.
Contents
Introduction to the field of studying congregations -- "Here is the church, here is the steeple": defining and measuring religious congregations -- The religious landscape in Philadelphia -- The organizational behavior of the congregations in our study -- Congregational contribution to quality of life in urban America -- Informal care by congregations -- Formal care: congregations as social service agencies -- Using space for good use -- Special congregations and subgroups -- Black congregations in the city of brotherly love -- Latino congregations in the twenty-first century -- Women in congregations and social service provision -- Area organizations that enhance the congregational social service capacity -- Interfaith coalitions: the Northwest interfaith movement -- Using congregational capacity to help the homeless: the NPIHN -- Using congregational volunteers: Amachi and REST Philly -- Conclusions and implications -- The world of the clergy: contextual necessities and leadership challenges -- Policy recommendations: What have we learned?
