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
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?
