Religion, Secularization and Social Change in Wales

'Apart from the sociology of religion, as such, this book will make a most significant contribution to the emerging field of congregational studies in Great Britain. It is particularly useful in bringing to notions such as that of 'evangelical' a more discriminating sense of ethos, mood and purpose -all related to historical and theological backgrounds- than is often the case with grand statements about the comparative success of evangelical-charismatic religion.' Professor Douglas Davies, University of Durham 'The book is full of extremely helpful insights for all churches and church leaders...' Church Times "It should be compulsory reading for church leaders: local church leaders, for the objective picture it gives of what is happening in some local churches, and those leaders responsible for appointing clergy and ministers, to blow away preconceptions about which styles of ministry are likely to lead to the strengthening of local churches." Colin Hill, Implicit Religion: Journal of the Centre for the Study of Implicit Religion and Contemporary Spirituality