Pre-Owned Generation Ex-Christian: Why Young Adults Are Leaving the Faith. . . and How to Bring Them Back (Paperback) 0802443559 9780802443557

Young people aren't walking away from the church-they're sprinting. According to a recent study 70 percent of youth leave church by the time they are 22 years old. Unlike older church dropouts, these "leavers" are unlikely to seek out alternative forms of Christian community such as home churches and small groups. When they leave the church, many leave the faith as well . Generation Ex-Christian addresses what may be the church's largest challenge: the exodus of young people from the faith. Drawing on recent research and extensive interviews, the book brings readers face to face with young "leavers" and provides battle-tested counsel on engaging them in relevant, life-changing conversations about God. Contributor: Drew Dyck