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Published 1 November 2000. The numbers of people who claim to be disciples of Jesus but want nothing to do with a church are rising, a trend that is expected to continue. Focusing on the evangelical, Pentecostal and charismatic movements, this book talks about people s journey out of the church, the struggles this involves and how they find a meaningful church-less faith. It also suggests ways that churches and their leaders can better understand and respond to members who are thinking about leaving. Its author knows the terrain he describes from personal experience, professional responsibility, and academic research.