Church Refugees

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