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- Liozu, Stephan M. (x)
- Chan, Cecilia C. (x)
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Show moreHow do leaders of non-profit (volunteer-based) faith-based organizations deal with the lack of active engagement on the part of their members? How do Chinese church attendees’ satisfaction with the church and their perception of problems within the church affect their long-term commitment and engagement in the church? This paper focuses on (a) how social influences and perceived church problems influence satisfaction with commitment to the church and (b) how the mediating influences of satisfaction, commitment, and affective perception influence the personal engagement of individuals. This study has given insight leading to an understanding of managerial issues relating to the nurture of active engagement among church attendees.
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Show moreMany Chinese Protestant churches in North America have noted a severe membership reduction due to the exiting of second generation Asian Americans, i.e. American-Raised Chinese (ARC) and American-Born Chinese (ABC). This research investigates why 22- to 35-year-old young adults return or do not return to Chinese churches after a hiatus usually caused by relocation to attend college. The purpose of the study is to examine motives of these young adults, to examine the nature and extent of their commitment and loyalty to the church and to consider how acculturation and cultural conflicts influence retention decisions. Our findings may allow church leaders to nurture young adults’ long-term commitment, thereby facilitating the overall health and survival of Chinese churches in the United States.
Doctorate of Management Programs
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Show moreMany Chinese Protestant churches in North America (hereafter referred to as Chinese churches) have noted a severe membership reduction due to the exiting of second generation Asian Americans, i.e. American raised Chinese (ARC) and American born Chinese (ABC). Lee coins this phenomenon as “the Silent Exodus” (p. 588). This research proposal investigates why the “Silent Exodus” group of 25-35 year-old young adults return to Chinese churches after a hiatus usually caused by relocation to attend college. The purpose of the study is to examine the young adult group’s motives for re-entering and staying with the church and to examine the nature and extent of their commitment and loyalty under the moderating influences of cultural conflicts and levels of acculturation. This study may provide insight to Chinese churches about nurturing and enhancing the commitment of young adults. This critical understanding can potentially allow church leadership to adapt and strategically nurture long-term commitment from the young adult group, which may contribute to the overall health and survival of Chinese churches in the United States.
Doctorate of Management Programs
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