Escaping Church
Mather pens journey: leaving the church building to truly become Christ's Church
New Xulon Title Says 'No' to the Clergy-Dominated Life
Mather pens journey: leaving the church building to truly become Christ's Church
2013-05-31
MAITLAND, FL— In 2005, George Barna stated, “…There
is a much larger segment of Americans who are currently leaving churches
precisely because they want more of God in their life but cannot get what they
need from a local church. …Instead of going to church, they have chosen to be
the Church, in a way that harkens back to the Church detailed in the Book of
Acts." Tim Mather’s new book, Escaping Church: A Guide for Life Outside
the Institution ($12.99, paperback, 978-1-62419-718-5; $6.99, e-book, 978-1-62419-719-2) describes the journey out of the
institutional church to a more authentic expression of church life.
“For those who have already left traditional, institutional church we want them to see there is no shame in leaving,” states the author. “‘Escaping Church’ not only identifies the struggle with mixed emotions, but also gives practical tips on what to do without the structures of the institution defining Christian life.”
Tim Mather was raised in the church as the son of a pastor. Besides having degrees in biblical studies and a Doctorate in theology, he served in pastoral positions for over twenty years. For the last twenty years he, along with his wife, Katie, have served the walking wounded. Tim and Katie are the directors of Bear Creek Ranch, a deliverance and inner healing ministry.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Escaping Church through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.