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.

 

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