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The Real Reasons Young Adults Drop Out of Church
Young adults drop out of church because their faith isn't their own.
Why do Young Adults Drop Out?
Why do Young Adults Drop Out?
We also asked young adults why they dropped out of church. Of those who
dropped out, about 97 percent stated it was because of life changes or
situations. That’s a pretty substantial number. Among their more
specific reasons:
- They simply wanted a break from church (27 percent).
- They had moved to college (25 percent).
- Their work made it impossible or difficult to attend (23 percent).
About 58 percent of young adults indicated they dropped out because of
their church or pastor. When we probed further, they said:
- Church members seemed judgmental or hypocritical (26 percent).
- They didn’t feel connected to the people at their church (20 percent).
- Church members were unfriendly and unwelcoming (15 percent).
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