The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast
Michael Graham and Jim Davis: What ‘The Great Dechurching’ Means for Church Leaders
Jun 21, 2023
Michael Graham and Jim Davis discuss 'The Great Dechurching' in the largest religious shift in U.S. history, highlighting reasons for leaving churches and the impact of historical events, internet, politics, and COVID. They share action steps for church leaders, emphasize community, student ministry, mental health, and encourage embracing influence from the margins in Christianity.
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Quick takeaways
- De-churching in the US is a result of shifting political and cultural landscapes within various religious traditions.
- Understanding the categories of de-churched individuals (casual de-churchers and casualties) can help church leaders tailor approaches to engage and bring them back.
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Understanding the Scope of De-churching in America
Over 40 million American adults no longer attend church regularly, with de-churching primarily happening in the last 25-30 years across various religious traditions. The de-churching trend started with mainstream denominations shifting to the left in the 1980s, followed by Catholics, and then evangelicals leaning more to the right in the mid-late 1990s. This shift highlights the increasing disengagement from organized religion in the U.S.
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