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Black churches are booming. Why they are not sending.
April 2, 2013
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/april/missing-missionaries.html
"Our unemployment rate is also nearly twice their rate.". And sending missionaries requires raising support, Rice University sociologist Michael Emerson said.
"Our unemployment rate is also nearly twice their rate.". And sending missionaries requires raising support, Rice University sociologist Michael Emerson said.
Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give?
Experts weigh in.
May 6, 2013
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2013/may/should-pastors-know-how-much-church-members-give.html
Other church leaders should be responsible for biblically encouraging more sacrificial giving." Michael Emerson, sociologist, Rice University. See comments Single Page. Page:1.
Other church leaders should be responsible for biblically encouraging more sacrificial giving." Michael Emerson, sociologist, Rice University. See comments Single Page. Page:1.
Accidentally Racist and Intentionally Ignorant
How the controversial Brad Paisley-LL Cool J duet keeps us from seeing the real, systemic problems of race.
April 15, 2013
http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2013/april/accidentally-racist-and-intentionally-ignorant.html
Centuries later, most evangelical Christians don't believe there still exists any race problems today, according to research by sociologists Christian Smith and Michael Emerson, in their
Centuries later, most evangelical Christians don't believe there still exists any race problems today, according to research by sociologists Christian Smith and Michael Emerson, in their
Gleanings
Important developments in the church and the world.
October 11, 2012
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/november/gleanings.html
The university said "none of the allegations … were substantiated." An influential group of social scientists—including Michael Emerson, Christian Smith, and Rodney Stark—defended
The university said "none of the allegations … were substantiated." An influential group of social scientists—including Michael Emerson, Christian Smith, and Rodney Stark—defended
Are American Evangelicals Stingy?
Observers discuss whether Christians are generous enough with their money.
January 31, 2011
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/february/areevangelicalsstingy.html
Sociologists Christian Smith and Michael Emerson probe this issue in the excellent book Passing the Plate, but there's a lot more to know before we can effectively increase Christian
Sociologists Christian Smith and Michael Emerson probe this issue in the excellent book Passing the Plate, but there's a lot more to know before we can effectively increase Christian
Are Evangelicals Doing a Good Job at Racial Integration?
Church leaders and observers weigh in on a current debate.
February 25, 2010
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/march/2.16.html
Michael Emerson, professor of sociology, Rice University. "It is in a pioneer stage. Ten years ago it was on the fringe; it's now becoming a topic of conversation.
Michael Emerson, professor of sociology, Rice University. "It is in a pioneer stage. Ten years ago it was on the fringe; it's now becoming a topic of conversation.
Scrooge Lives!
Why we're not putting more in the offering plate. And what we can do about it.
December 5, 2008
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/december/10.24.html
More than one out of four American Protestants give away no money at all—"not even a token $5 per year," say sociologists Christian Smith, Michael Emerson, and Patricia Snell in a
More than one out of four American Protestants give away no money at all—"not even a token $5 per year," say sociologists Christian Smith, Michael Emerson, and Patricia Snell in a
Black Flight
African American churches leave the inner city for the suburbs.
December 30, 2008
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2009/january/8.13.html
"Traditionally, African Americans were driving back to the home church in the central city," said Michael Emerson, founding director of the Center on Race, Religion, and Urban Life at
"Traditionally, African Americans were driving back to the home church in the central city," said Michael Emerson, founding director of the Center on Race, Religion, and Urban Life at
Comfortable Guilt
December 5, 2008
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/december/11.7.html
Two of the three researchers, Christian Smith and Michael Emerson, were part of our October 2000 cover story on evangelicalism and race, and Smith's 2005 book on teen spirituality
Two of the three researchers, Christian Smith and Michael Emerson, were part of our October 2000 cover story on evangelicalism and race, and Smith's 2005 book on teen spirituality
A Community of the Broken
A young organization models what it might mean to be the church in a suffering world.
February 9, 2007
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/february/36.90.html
As Michael Emerson and Christian Smith observe in Divided by Faith, the highly educated are less likely to express overt racism or prejudice—yet in North America, it is the university
As Michael Emerson and Christian Smith observe in Divided by Faith, the highly educated are less likely to express overt racism or prejudice—yet in North America, it is the university
Behold, the Global Church
It's time we figured out how to talk--and listen--to one another.
November 17, 2006
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/november/34.42.html
In their study of race and American Christianity, Divided by Faith, Michael Emerson and Christian Smith observed that 90 percent of American churches are 90 percent composed of
In their study of race and American Christianity, Divided by Faith, Michael Emerson and Christian Smith observed that 90 percent of American churches are 90 percent composed of
7 Habits of Racially Mixed Churches
How to achieve ethnic diversity—and die (to self) trying.
August 1, 2004
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/august/29.60.html
In a research project funded by the Lilly Endowment, Yancey (with researchers Michael Emerson and Karen Chai) studied dynamics peculiar to multiracial congregations and identified
In a research project funded by the Lilly Endowment, Yancey (with researchers Michael Emerson and Karen Chai) studied dynamics peculiar to multiracial congregations and identified
Healing Salve
United by Faith looks for answers to the problem of race
November 1, 2003
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2003/november/25.82.html
In 2001 Michael Emerson and Christian Smith showed in Divided by Faith how theology, history, and the structure of religious organizations divide US Christians along racial lines.
In 2001 Michael Emerson and Christian Smith showed in Divided by Faith how theology, history, and the structure of religious organizations divide US Christians along racial lines.
Religion in the 'Burbs
"An interview with R. Stephen Warner, sociologist of religion at University of Illinois at Chicago"
July 1, 2003
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2003/july/2.30.html
a category. Yet, white and black evangelicals are "divided by faith," as Michael Emerson and Christian Smith wrote in the book by the same title. We have
a category. Yet, white and black evangelicals are "divided by faith," as Michael Emerson and Christian Smith wrote in the book by the same title. We have
Christianity Today Entertainment Blog: The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctentertainment/2009/12/the-67th-annual-golden-globe-a-1.html
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION a. MICHAEL EMERSON LOST b. NEIL
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION a. MICHAEL EMERSON LOST b. NEIL
Christianity Today Gleanings: UT-Austin Investigates Regnerus for Gay Parenting Study
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2012/07/utaustin_invest.html
An influential group of social scientists--including Michael Emerson, Christian Smith, Rodney Stark, W. Bradford Wilcox, and Bradley Wright--issued a public statement defending
An influential group of social scientists--including Michael Emerson, Christian Smith, Rodney Stark, W. Bradford Wilcox, and Bradley Wright--issued a public statement defending
Divided by Faith?
A recent study argues that American evangelicals cannot foster genuine racial reconciliation. Is our theology to blame?
October 2, 2000
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/october2/1.34.html
Earlier this year, Oxford University Press released Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by sociologists Michael Emerson and Christian Smith.
Earlier this year, Oxford University Press released Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by sociologists Michael Emerson and Christian Smith.
We Can Overcome
A CT forum examines the subtle nature of the church's racial division—and offers hope.
October 2, 2000
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/october2/3.40.html
In June Christianity Today brought together five respected leaders from diverse backgrounds to discuss the findings reported in Michael Emerson and Christian Smith's Divided by Faith
In June Christianity Today brought together five respected leaders from diverse backgrounds to discuss the findings reported in Michael Emerson and Christian Smith's Divided by Faith
Christianity Today Gleanings: Mark Regnerus Cleared Of Misconduct in Research Involving Gay Parents
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2012/09/mark-regnerus-cleared-of-misconduct-in-research-involving-gay-parents.html
Yet an influential group of social scientists--including Michael Emerson, Christian Smith, Rodney Stark, W. Bradford Wilcox, and Bradley Wright--issued a public statement defending
Yet an influential group of social scientists--including Michael Emerson, Christian Smith, Rodney Stark, W. Bradford Wilcox, and Bradley Wright--issued a public statement defending
Taking It Personally
What do we do with all this anger
September 1, 2001
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2001/septemberweb-only/9-10-51.0.html
their ire. Divided by Rage. Michael Emerson, a sociology professor at Rice University in Houston, is worried about these types of reactions. On Tuesday
their ire. Divided by Rage. Michael Emerson, a sociology professor at Rice University in Houston, is worried about these types of reactions. On Tuesday
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