Congregational Aid: North American Protestant Engagement in International Relief and Development
研究调查了423个北美大型新教会众参与全球救济与发展活动的情况，发现半数会众每年参与此类活动，多数聚焦于人类和物质领域，且由宗教非政府组织或传教士主导。
A review of large North American Protestant congregations (n = 423) engaging in global relief and development, or ‘holistic mission’ (HM), suggests that half engage in HM activities per year, with the majority of those activities focused on human and physical sectors. Most activities are led by religious NGOs or missionaries and about half are short-term. A mix of proximity, poverty, population, and policy variables direct short- and long-term aid. Findings provide a benchmark for enhancing learning and partnerships among churches, NGOs, and development scholars, ultimately enhancing the efficacy of Protestant aid.