Brad Christerson is Associate Professor of Sociology at Biola University. Richard Flory is Director of Research in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture and Associate Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California.

• Chapter 1 The Rise of "Independent Network Charismatic" (INC) ChristianityChapter 2 The Origins of INC ChristianityChapter 3 Innovations in Governance: Networks and Apostles Chapter 4 The Product: Supernatural Power and Social TransformationChapter 5 Innovations in Finances and MarketingChapter 6 Competitive Disadvantages and DownsidesChapter 7 Theorizing the Success of INC Christianity and its Implications

This is an important book because it illustrates very well what some sociologists have argued for some time: globalization does not mean the end of religion but rather globalization introduces new forms including networked religion.

Brad Christerson is Associate Professor of Sociology at Biola University. Richard Flory is Director of Research in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture and Associate Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California.

• Chapter 1 The Rise of "Independent Network Charismatic" (INC) ChristianityChapter 2 The Origins of INC ChristianityChapter 3 Innovations in Governance: Networks and Apostles Chapter 4 The Product: Supernatural Power and Social TransformationChapter 5 Innovations in Finances and MarketingChapter 6 Competitive Disadvantages and DownsidesChapter 7 Theorizing the Success of INC Christianity and its Implications

This is an important book because it illustrates very well what some sociologists have argued for some time: globalization does not mean the end of religion but rather globalization introduces new forms including networked religion.

Brad Christerson is Associate Professor of Sociology at Biola University. Richard Flory is Director of Research in the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture and Associate Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California.

• Chapter 1 The Rise of "Independent Network Charismatic" (INC) ChristianityChapter 2 The Origins of INC ChristianityChapter 3 Innovations in Governance: Networks and Apostles Chapter 4 The Product: Supernatural Power and Social TransformationChapter 5 Innovations in Finances and MarketingChapter 6 Competitive Disadvantages and DownsidesChapter 7 Theorizing the Success of INC Christianity and its Implications

This is an important book because it illustrates very well what some sociologists have argued for some time: globalization does not mean the end of religion but rather globalization introduces new forms including networked religion.