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Church Refugees
Sociologists Reveal Why People Are DONE with Church but Not Their Faith
Book • 2016
In 'Church Refugees,' sociologists Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope analyze nearly 100 interviews, primarily with former church leaders, to understand why many people leave organized church communities while retaining strong personal faith.
They characterize these individuals as 'church refugees'—people who feel spiritually forced to leave their church homes due to distrust of religious organizations, clergy, and institutional bureaucracy, rather than loss of faith.
The book highlights the desire of these refugees for authentic community and meaningful engagement beyond traditional church structures.
It also offers practical insights and recommendations for church leaders to better engage and retain congregants in light of these findings.
They characterize these individuals as 'church refugees'—people who feel spiritually forced to leave their church homes due to distrust of religious organizations, clergy, and institutional bureaucracy, rather than loss of faith.
The book highlights the desire of these refugees for authentic community and meaningful engagement beyond traditional church structures.
It also offers practical insights and recommendations for church leaders to better engage and retain congregants in light of these findings.
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