The Congregation Was Facing Declining Membership and Realized That If

question 111

Multiple Choice

The congregation was facing declining membership and realized that if the trend continued, they would soon be faced with problems paying the mortgage on the building. In order to attract new members, they implemented a variety of programs such as free childcare while parents were attending services, free week-long summer camps for school-aged children of members, and a variety of youth programs throughout the year. What model did this congregation adopt to increase their membership?

• A) a secular model
• B) a capitalist model
• C) an industrial model
• D) a market model

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