someone who used to go to church at least once per month but now goes less than once a year.

It is not surprising that the dechurched indicate higher levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness than those who immerse themselves in their faith community.

Young people need churches that are more serious about securing souls than filling up seats. They need pastors who help them to follow Jesus as we Christians live as exiles in this world instead of putting our hope in politicians to make our culture the way it once was.