The Church on the changing frontier

The study examines Protestant church work across four western counties representative of the Range, combining field surveys and statistical analysis to assess churches' concrete accomplishments. It situates congregational life within regional social and economic conditions, describing population composition, church history, buildings, finances, membership, services, and organizational structures, and evaluates denominational differences and ministerial challenges posed by migration, debt, and diverse ethnic groups. The book concludes with regional comparisons and practical recommendations for adapting church activity to changing frontier conditions.