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100 1 _aVogt, Paul L.
_q(Paul Leroy),
_d1878-
245 1 0 _aChurch Cooperation in Community Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-23
508 _aProduced by Tom Roch, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University.)
520 _a"Church Cooperation in Community Life" by Paul L. Vogt is a social and religious study written in the early 20th century. This work explores the role of the church in addressing the challenges faced by rural communities, particularly in the context of social and economic conditions. Vogt discusses how churches can enhance community cooperation and engagement, advocating for a broader approach that includes not just spiritual needs but also practical support for local development. The opening of the book establishes the foundation for Vogt’s arguments by emphasizing the need for the church to redefine its role in rural societies. He begins by defining key terms such as “community” and “rural,” illustrating the complexities of local needs through personal anecdotes and observations. He notes that communities are often defined by shared interests rather than geographic boundaries and argues that the church must adapt to meet the evolving social dynamics. Vogt points to the ongoing challenges within rural life, including economic disadvantages and social fragmentation, proposing that churches not only lead spiritual efforts but also actively engage in improving the overall well-being of their communities by fostering cooperation among various social institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRural churches
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26114
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