Social science has long been interested in the effects and predictors of community
participation, especially regarding voluntary membership or civic participation. Likewise, the …

When congregations seek to address social needs, they often pursue this goal through acts
of service and political engagement. Over the past three decades, a tremendous amount of …

This investigation examines typologies of congregations based on patterns of
congregational political and social service activities and collaborative partners. Based on a …

Over the last 40 years the use of small groups for building community and fostering spiritual
growth has gained wide acceptance across North American churches of all sizes and …

Political researchers point to church activities as a major avenue for lower–class individuals
to learn the civic skills necessary for many forms of political participation, the skills that …

The potential role that a religious background plays in determining adult levels of community
participation in Canada has, to date, received limited research attention. The present study …

Small groups are an essential aspect of contemporary churches, playing an important role in
community building, support, spiritual formation, and accountability. However, their number …

To what extent does community context influence individuals' proclivity to participate in
community‐oriented activities and projects? In this article we utilize survey data from …

Do inter-organizational relationships between religious congregations and social service
agencies create bonds that have the capacity to strengthen civil society? Previous research …

Do urban voluntary associations foster bridging social ties? Recent research on diverse
urban areas suggests that local voluntary associations may be forming ties between different …