It's sad but nearly every Christian family has them . . . beloved members and friends who lose their Christian faith. Recently, a survey revealed that . . . Today, according to a recent study, 16.1% of adults are "unaffiliated" in any type of religion. Among young adults, the number is higher --25% are unaffiliated.

These statistics are alarming. But there's an answer . . . found in the new edition of Falling Away. In Falling Away, Sociologist and Minister Brian Simmons offers answers as to why people are leaving their faith and what can be done about it.

About the Author

Brian Simmons is Lecturer in Communication Studies at the University of Portland (Oregon). He has published numerous scholarly articles, contributed to the best-selling textbook, Media Ethics: Issues and Cases, and authored one book, Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Their Faith and What Can Be Done about It. He lectures frequently at conferences and universities around the country. He holds degrees from Oklahoma Christian University, Pepperdine University, and Purdue University. Brian and his wife have two children and live in Portland, Oregon.

ISBN: 9780891125716

Pages: 146

Dimensions (inches): 8.5 x 5.5

Weight (pounds): 0.45