The Church Refugees Leadership Bundle will help you facilitate conversations about the Religious Dones, with your leadership team. This bundle Includes 6 copies of Church Refugees and a free download of Exodus of the Religious Dones.

By Josh Packard, Ph.D.

The reality of the exodus from church is bigger than you feared...and starting much closer to home. That'’s what sociologist and author Josh Packard has confirmed in his just-released report, Exodus of the Religious Dones.

Packard'’s research confirms not only how many people have walked away from the church already, but how many are lined up to leave--—and why.

This groundbreaking study complements Packard'’s best-selling Church Refugees, rounding out Packard'’s in-depth profile of Religious Dones.

Church leaders will discover the true scope of the challenge facing local churches--—and the specific concerns prompting an ongoing exodus. With this information in hand, church leaders will know how to best slow the steady stream of church members inching toward the back door, and be equipped to better meet the needs of their congregations.

By Josh Packard, Ph.D. and Ashleigh Hope

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.

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.

Hard cover

By Josh Packard, Ph.D. and Ashleigh Hope

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.
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.

Soft cover

The Action Pack is designed for churches that are serious about making a positive and lasting change in the congregation. This plan is designed to start with leadership. By taking key leaders, elders and staff through "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore" and with "Action Plan" as your companion, your team will learn what the church can do to be more welcoming to members of your community and actually begin to see growth. With the help of the "4 Acts of Love Sermon Series" and "Why Nobody Wants to Be around Christians Anymore" you can inspire your congregation to begin really building strong relationships in their families, friendships, at work and in the community.

The Action Pack includes:
4 Acts of Love Sermon Series Download
12 Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore
12 Action Plans
48 (1 case) Why Nobody Wants to Be Around Christians Anymore

NEW Why Nobody Includes:

• Why Nobody Wants to Go To Church Anymore Book
• Why Nobody Wants to Go To Church Anymore Action Plan

Leadership Teams who are using the Why Nobody Leadership Bundle are asking these questions:

• Are people coming to our church just as they are?
• Are people’s doubts, thoughts and questions welcome at our church?
• Is everyone at our church in this together?
• Is our church ready to connect with God in a fresh way?

By Thom & Joani Schultz

"They judge me."
"They’re just a bunch of hypocrites."
"If they'’re an example of who God is, I don’t want anything to do with God."

This is what many people are saying about Christians. Why do they feel this way? And is there anything you can do about it? How can you help give Christians a reputation makeover? Why Nobody Wants to Be Around Christians Anymore gives you more than just answers. Inside you'’ll find practical helps and real-life examples of what it means to glow your love the way Jesus did. You'’ll learn how to avoid pushing people away--…and how to be a magnet for God’s love instead.

Authors Thom and Joani Schultz show you how to draw people into a meaningful relationship by practicing four simple yet revolutionary acts of love--—Radical Hospitality, Fearless Conversation, Genuine Humility, and Divine Anticipation. When you have an authentic, heart-felt love for others just like Jesus did, it will transform your life and the people around you. Get this book. Read it. Practice it. And watch your faith become truly magnetic.

As you explore the reasons why the church is in decline in the book Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore, you'’ll want to take the next step towards building an irresistible church. Bringing the 4 Acts of Love to your ministry teams and small groups will allow you to build a church where people want to be.
Action Plan is designed specifically to work with ministry teams of all sizes and will personalize the 4 Acts of Love on both an individual and team level. It includes practical help, in-depth discussion and additional resources for applying the 4 Acts of Love to your church. We are all in this together as we build healthier communities and win people back to church.

By Thom and Joani Schultz

The book that will forever change the way you think about church.

The statistics are clear: The American church is in decline. People are leaving in astounding numbers, with no sign of a turnaround. And despite church leaders'’ best efforts to stem the tide, more than 80 percent of people are finding something better to do on Sunday mornings.

Why? Is there hope for the future of the church?

In this groundbreaking new book, Thom and Joani Schultz expose the church practices that are driving people away and thwarting spiritual growth. Yet they also reveal what can bring them back--—the four keys to reaching the "unchurched" and the "dechurched."

The bad news? Your church is probably missing the mark when it comes to the core of Christianity. The good news? There'’s hope. Lots of it.

The truth may surprise you...…but it can also transform your ministry into something truly irresistible.

Let'’s face it: Christianity and the church have gotten a bad rap. People are leaving church and avoiding being around Christians all together. 77% of Americans will identify themselves as Christians while only 20% of Americans are attending church in a typical week. What are the reasons, and how can we make a change?

Get your congregation on the same page with this inspiring sermon series. Over the course of 5 weeks your congregation will learn about the four major reasons people are leaving church and a reaction that they can tangibly work on to win them back. You'’ll be surprised at just how simple the solution can be, and it all goes back to LOVE.

When you are done, go through Why Nobody Wants to Be Around Christians Anymore and really dig into the solution together. We even have a free pdf small group guide if you want to make it a part of your series.

By Thom and Joani Schultz

The book that will forever change the way you think about church.

The statistics are clear: The American church is in decline. People are leaving in astounding numbers, with no sign of a turnaround. And despite church leaders’ best efforts to stem the tide, more than 80 percent of people are finding something better to do on Sunday mornings.

Why? Is there hope for the future of the church?

In this groundbreaking new book, Thom and Joani Schultz expose the church practices that are driving people away and thwarting spiritual growth. Yet they also reveal what can bring them back--—the four keys to reaching the "unchurched" and the "dechurched."

The bad news? Your church is probably missing the mark when it comes to the core of Christianity. The good news? There'’s hope. Lots of it.

The truth may surprise you…--but it can also transform your ministry into something truly irresistible.

Limited Edition Hard Cover Version

By Thom and Joani Schultz

The book that will forever change the way you think about church.

The statistics are clear: The American church is in decline. People are leaving in astounding numbers, with no sign of a turnaround. And despite church leaders'’ best efforts to stem the tide, more than 80 percent of people are finding something better to do on Sunday mornings.

Why? Is there hope for the future of the church?

In this groundbreaking new book, Thom and Joani Schultz expose the church practices that are driving people away and thwarting spiritual growth. Yet they also reveal what can bring them back--—the four keys to reaching the "unchurched" and the "dechurched."

The bad news? Your church is probably missing the mark when it comes to the core of Christianity. The good news? There'’s hope. Lots of it.

The truth may surprise you...…but it can also transform your ministry into something truly irresistible.