Church Refugees: Sociologists reveal why people are DONE with church but not their faith
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    [synopsis] => They're called The Dones.
After devoting a lifetime to their churches, they're 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 they've discovered may surprise you...
-Church refugees aren't who you'd expect. Among those scrambling for
the exits are the church's staunchest supporters and leaders.
-Leaving the church doesn't mean abandoning the faith. Some who
are done with church report they've never felt spiritually stronger.
-The door still remains open-a crack. Those who've left remain hungry
for community and the chance to serve-and they're 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 you're in the church, discover the major reasons your church may be in danger
of losing its strongest members-and what you can do to keep them.

If you're among those done with church, look for your story to be echoed here.
You're not alone-and at last you're understood.

Share your story at TheDones.com
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