NakedReligion contemplates the impact that special (professional) events, primarily for youth, have upon the local churches that the attendees return to, as well as the attendees. Interesting stuff, and I’d suggest that some of the ideas there might apply to a variety of situations. See nakedreligion » Blog Archive » CHIC, Spiritual Renewal, and the Consequences for the Local Church.
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