Hibbert, Richard Y. (2013) Why Do They Leave? An Ethnographic Investigation of Defection from Turkish-Speaking Roma Churches in Bulgaria. Missiology: An International Review, 41 (3). pp. 315-328.
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A rapid increase in the number of Christians and churches among traditionally Muslim Roma in Bulgaria that occurred after the fall of Communism was quickly followed by stagnation and decline in the movement. This article explores the reasons for the decline, and in particular the reasons why large numbers of people left churches. The results of in-depth interviews with people who stayed, people who left, and church leaders are reported and discussed. Implications for the Millet churches in Bulgaria, and for missionaries and local Christians in other contexts are outlined.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Defection ; leaving the church ; coflict ; disillusionment |
| Subjects: | B Mission Theology/Theory > Conversion B Mission Theology/Theory > Ecclesiology B Mission Theology/Theory > Research Methodology C Types of Christian Ministry > Church Planting G Christian Traditions/ Denominations > Evangelicals |
| Divisions: | Bulgaria |
| Depositing User: | Users 3 not found. |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2019 13:44 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jul 2019 13:44 |
| URI: | https://r.ceeamsprints.brunner.at/id/eprint/67 |
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