The Crisis in the Churches: Spiritual Malaise, Fiscal Woe

by Robert Wuthnow

Book Overview

At a time when already overworked clergy are being called upon by budget cutting politicians to do more for the poor, the sick, and the elderly, American churches are suffering persistent financial shortfalls. In fact, contrary to popular media images of millionaire televangelists, America's churches are cutting back programs and staff, clergy salaries are stagnating, and many parishes are having trouble raising enough money to keep the church lit...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019511020X
• ISBN13: 9780195110203
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"