In Arguing That Megachurches Are "Colonizing" Mainline Protestantism,Ellingson Is Highlighting

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Multiple Choice

In arguing that megachurches are "colonizing" Mainline Protestantism,Ellingson is highlighting the ways

• A)megachurches are taking control of Mainline Protestant churches in their local area.
• B)Mainline Protestant congregations are being forced out of business by megachurches.
• C)missionaries from megachurches try to attract members away from traditional Mainline Protestant congregations.
• D)Mainline Protestant congregations feel pressure to adopt contemporary worship or minimize formality in order to look like megachurches.

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