Theyre called The Dones. After devoting a lifetime to their churches,theyre walking away. Why?
Sociologists Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope reveal the results of a major study about the exodus from the American church.
And what theyve discovered may surprise you...
Church refugees arent who youd expect. Among those scrambling for the exits are the churchs staunchest supporters and leaders.
Leaving the church doesnt mean abandoning the faith. Some who are done with church report theyve never felt spiritually stronger.
The door still remains opena crack. Those whove left remain hungry for community and the chance to serveand theyre finding both.
Sifting through hundreds of hours of in-depth interviews, Packard and Hope provide illuminating insights into what has become a major shift in the American landscape.
If youre in the church, discover the major reasons your church may be in danger of losing its strongest membersand what you can do to keep them.
If youre among those done with church, look for your story to be echoed here. Youre not aloneand at last youre understood.
Share your story at TheDones.com
Sociologists Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope reveal the results of a major study about the exodus from the American church.
And what theyve discovered may surprise you...
Church refugees arent who youd expect. Among those scrambling for the exits are the churchs staunchest supporters and leaders.
Leaving the church doesnt mean abandoning the faith. Some who are done with church report theyve never felt spiritually stronger.
The door still remains opena crack. Those whove left remain hungry for community and the chance to serveand theyre finding both.
Sifting through hundreds of hours of in-depth interviews, Packard and Hope provide illuminating insights into what has become a major shift in the American landscape.
If youre in the church, discover the major reasons your church may be in danger of losing its strongest membersand what you can do to keep them.
If youre among those done with church, look for your story to be echoed here. Youre not aloneand at last youre understood.
Share your story at TheDones.com
