Document Type
Article
Abstract
The population of many rural communities in counties adjacent to metropolitan areas is increasing through the process of exurbanization. This study used structured interviews, documentary and secondary data, and direct observation to examine the impact of exurbanization in one nonmetropolitan county —Wright County, Minnesota —on the county's churches. The characteristics of natives and exurbanites were compared, their relationships examined, the impact of exurbanites on the county's congregations explored, and implications for church, denominational, and community leaders offered.
Recommended Citation
Goreham, Gary A.
(2001)
"Exurbanization and Rural Churches in Wright County, Minnesota,"
Great Plains Sociologist: Vol. 13:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/greatplainssociologist/vol13/iss1/2