The Organizational Revolution

Jacket Description/Back: This book addresses the organizational character of American religious history, which points to a tentative but significant conclusion: The Presbyterian church has been undergoing an organizational revolution, and membership decline that began in the mid-1960s. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-378) and index.

Contributor Bio:  Mulder, John M John M. Mulder was formerly President and Professor of Historical Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several books on Presbyterian history. Contributor Bio:  Weeks, Louis B Louis B. Weeks is President Emeritus of Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. He formerly served as a stated supply pastor and as a missionary in the Presbyterian Church in Congo (then Zaire). He has written broadly about church history, ethics, development, administration, the Bible, pastoral care, and ministry. His books include "To Be a Presbyterian", "The Presbyterian Presence: Bible Words That Shape a Faith", and "Making Ethical Decisions". Contributor Bio:  Coalter, Milton J Milton J. Coalter is Library Directorand William B. and Mildred L. Nivison Professor at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virgina. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.).