Several recent studies reveal that churches across America are hemorrhaging--they are losing members at a life-threatening rate. Intrigued and disturbed by what appears to be an epidemic, Julia Duin, a religion reporter for the Washington Times, amassed research on the issue, interviewed many who have left church, and attended numerous churches in hopes of making sense of this phenomenon. Quitting Church reveals the startling findings of her research. It explains to church leaders why this mass exodus is happening--and what can be done to reverse it. Beginning with the cold, hard facts, Duin then takes readers through a number of issues that influence a person's decision to leave the church, including irrelevancy, hidden suffering, family-centric programming that leaves singles out, impersonal or bland worship services, a lack of biblical literacy, and much more. This eye-opening book will be essential reading for pastors, ministry leaders, and churchgoers who wish to bring these disenchanted Christians back into their midst.

Quitting Church: Why the Faithful are Fleeing and What to Do about It

Religion & Spirituality

Duin, Julia

Christian Books & Bibles

Baker Books

Quitting Church: Why the Faithful Are Fleeing and What to Do about It

Now available in trade paper, Quitting Church explains to church leaders why churches are losing members at a life-threatening rate--and what can be done to reverse the trend. Beginning with the cold, hard facts, Duin then takes readers through a number of issues that influence a person's decision to leave the church, including irrelevancy, hidden suffering, family-centric programming that leaves singles out, impersonal or bland worship services, a lack of biblical literacy, and much more. This eye-opening book is essential reading for pastors, ministry leaders, and churchgoers who wish to bring these disenchanted Christians back into their midst.

A frank and practical guide for single Christians. This book will help you: ~live out sexual purity that is radical, demanding, and satisfying ~achieve intimacy with Christ, who was single and the most balanced individual the world will ever see ~live through days when the biological clock is ticking away with no mate in sight. ~know that sexuality involves much more than ses ~stand out in a generation that considers sex apart from marriage a moral right. While candidly acknowledging the struggles of living single in a sex-crazed world, Julia Duin throws a lifeline to single Christian men and women who desire to live for God. She describes how you can deal with sexual temptation, express your sexuality, and develop a lifestyle that supports personal and spiritual growth.

Purity Makes the Heart Grow Stronger: Sexuality and the Single Christian

New Age & Spirituality

Servant Pubns

In the days of chivalry, pure and faithful hearts were rewarded -- and they still are. These six enchanting stories set around the world will capture your heart with their wonder and wisdom. First created at the turn of the 20th century, these Victorian-era tales retold from the Little Colonel books have been rewritten for today's reader, retaining all the beauty of the originals. Purity before marriage, patience in adversity, faithfulness in small things, and sacrificial love and courage in despair are some of the virtues displayed in these new spiritual classics. Knights, Maidens and Dragons is illustrated with more than a dozen full-color gorgeous artworks created by famous illustrator Diana Magnuson.

Knights, Maidens and Dragons: Six medieval tales of virtue and valor drawn from 'The Little Colonel' series

Children's Books

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Chalfont House

It was the late summer of 1986 when Julia Duin moved to Houston as the new religion writer for The Houston Chronicle. At the invitation of friends, she visited the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Houston's blighted East End and fell in love with its gorgeous music and charismatic worship. After she met Graham Pulkingham, the spellbinding priest who had led Redeemer into a powerful renewal starting in 1964, Duin became convinced the world needed to know the story of this gifted man and his church. As she began investigating the story, many warned her there was a darker history behind Pulkingham. Now the journalist who first broke that story reveals the details of the scandal that rocked the charismatic and Christian community movements, and the Episcopal Church. Duin provides a fascinating portrait of the glorious days of the renewal and its sister movements within Catholic and Pentecostal churches. Book includes 8 pages of photos.

Days of Fire and Glory: The Rise and Fall of a Charismatic Community

History

Americas

Crossland Foundation Pr

Knights, Maidens and Dragons: Six medieval tales of virtue and valor

Literature & Fiction

Short Stories & Anthologies

Xlibris, Corp.

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