A Study of Church Members During Times of Crisis

• Published in: Pastoral psychology Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 405 - 421
• Main Authors: Stone, Howard W., Cross, David R., Purvis, Karyn B., Young, Melissa J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer Nature B.V 01.05.2004
• Subjects: Religion

The purpose of the current study was to understand what church members experience during a situational crisis and identify the resources of social support that are helpful for them. By identifying the degree to which personal religious beliefs and participation in a particular congregation help peop...