Why do so many young adults (18 to 22) leave the church, and what will it take to bring them back?
This important question is examined and duly answered in Essential Church?, a follow-up to Thom S. Rainer's best-selling Simple Church co-written with his son, research expert Sam Rainer.
The book is based on a study of 1,000 so-called church dropouts who were interviewed about why they left. Their answers are quite surprising, having less to do with losing their religion and more about the desire for a community that isn't made stale by simply maintaining the status quo. In turn, the Rainers offer churches four concrete solutions toward making their worship community an essential part of these young people's lives again:
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"Very practical information for those churches that truly wish to make a difference and to be meaningful to the lives of their members. " — Acarrawa (4 out of 5 stars)
"Very practical information for those churches that truly wish to make a difference and to be meaningful to the lives of their members. "
" great - discusses why young people are leaving the church and what to do about it "
" Decent read. Not earth shattering, but ok. "
" Essential Church?: Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts by Thom S. Rainer/ Sam S. Rainer (?) "
" I am not a fan of church statistics. Honestly, the book could be summarized in 5 pages. "
" Simplify. Deepen. Expect. Multiply. "
" Very practical information for those churches that truly wish to make a difference and to be meaningful to the lives of their members. "
" A book about engaging youth. Good thoughts for youth leaders and pastors. "
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