Connections:

Network analysis techniques were utilized to corn- Dare the dace of the church in the lives of resoondents from three Jmifafne rCenatth 'coolincg. rAeg bartiieofn sd:e bslaccrki~ Btiaopnot ifs te, aEc R icscoonpgare'lgiaanti,o ann di sP porloisvhid Redo.- Differences were found both'in network structiresand in the subjective experience of the churches as reported by respondents. Irnplications for theological education and congregational work are suggested, with approaches tailored to each type of congregation.