Thom Rainer: Churches that reach the nones, nominals, and nomads

There is an abundance of books, strategies, and research on two large groups of unchurched Americans. It is my thesis and subject for future research that one group that is increasing its distance from churches has not been adequately studied or pursued by church leaders.

For that reason, this article will examine the group I call the nomads. As background, I’ll briefly review the more common unchurched groups: the nones and the nominals. Read more