According to HIRR Newsnotes…
New Book Release: Beyond Megachurch Myths by Scott Thumma and Dave Travis is now available for purchase.
According to hirr-newsnotes…Beyond Megachurch Myths explores the unique characteristics of today’s megachurches and their influence on American religion. Authors Scott Thumma, professor of sociology and religion at Hartford Seminary, and Dave Travis, managing director of Leadership Network, reveal what these churches are and are not, why they’re thriving and what they can teach smaller churches. Beyond Megachurch Myths is filled with practical insights for pastors and leaders of organizations of all sizes.
Typically, people focus on the really large megachurches (10,000, 20,000 and 30,000 member churches) however the story of the megachurch movement is defined by the 100’s of churches with members of 2,000 to 3,000 individuals.
The big idea from the book is that megachurches matter in the U.S. and Canada.
For more information, contact Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
