Why Men Hate Going to Church
- Men
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2011
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Publisher's Description
“Church is boring.” “It’s irrelevant.” “It’s full of hypocrites.” You’ve heard the excuses—now learn the real reasons men and boys are fleeing churches of every kind, all over the world, and what we can do about it. Women comprise more than 60% of the adults in a typical worship service in America. Some overseas congregations report ten women for every man in attendance. Men are less likely to lead, volunteer, and give in the church. They pray less, share their faith less, and read the Bible less. In Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow identifies the barriers keeping many men from going to church, explains why it’s so hard to motivate the men who do attend, and also takes you inside several fast-growing congregations that are winning the hearts of men and boys. In this completely revised, reorganized, and rewritten edition of the classic book, with more than 70 percent new content, explore topics like: The increase and decrease in male church attendance during the past 500 years Why Christian churches are more feminine even though men are often still the leaders The difference between the type of God men and women like to worship The lack of volunteering and ministry opportunities for men The benefits men get from attending church regularly Men need the church but, more importantly, the church needs men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of church health, growth, giving, and expansion. Why Men Hate Going to Church does not call men back to church—it calls the church back to men.
Endorsements (17)
“This is one of the most helpful books for understanding why men are indifferent toward church and how churches must change to welcome men.”
“As a trainer of churches all over the world, I cannot remember one session where I have not recommended Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow. It is a prophetic and relevant ‘snap-out-of-it’ masterwork that every pastor must read—not just for the sake of the kingdom, but also for his own sake and sanity in ministry. David’s words are strong but needed medicine for those of us who call ourselves pastors.”
“David Murrow knows how to connect with men. Where was this guy when I was twenty?”
“A church filled with committed men is unstoppable. This is the playbook that can literally redefine and rebuild the church body and its impact on men in this new season in America.”
“In this volume, David Murrow puts his finger on some of the key reasons why men hate the traditional form of church. This book shows us a way of ‘being church’ that lines up with the New Testament and reveals the stunning greatness of Christ to the world.”
“David Murrow’s ministry has impacted thousands of churches around the world. Why Men Hate Going to Church is a transforming work that will cause you to think differently about what it takes to involve men in your church.”
Dr. James Grassi
“The first edition was excellent. This one’s better. Everyone interested in getting men into church should read this book, read it again, and then lend it to a friend.”
“David Murrow has quickly become one of the leading voices in the world regarding issues of men and the church. His research is vital to any leader trying to reach men.”
Dr. Chuck Stecker
“In this gem of a book, David Murrow presents clear and convincing reasons for why men aren’t in church. . . . Why Men Hate Going to Church challenges every churchgoer to step up to the plate and do what it takes to engage the men in their congregations.”
“As a lifelong Catholic girl, I’ve often wondered why men are less than enthusiastic about church. Now I know why. Why Men Hate Going to Church was a real eye-opener for me.”
“This is an eye-opening resource for Christians concerned with the retreat of men from the life and ministry of our churches. . . . David Murrow offers wonderful and insightful advice to help remedy this dire situation and recover the vital role of men in today’s church.”
Dr. Gary Cook
“Women, if you really want to know why men are so bored, uneasy, and passive in church, this is the book for you. If you want to know why he’d rather play golf than meet with the God of the universe, read this book.”
“David Murrow has made a painful reality profoundly clear: most churches no longer connect with men. Of course, it doesn’t have to be that way, and Murrow shows why. But until we acknowledge the problem, nothing will change and we will lose millions of sons, husbands, and friends—and the gifts they bring to the church in the process.”
“Why Men Hate Going to Church encourages and enables women to dive deeply into the hearts of men and understands what motivates them spiritually. While exposing the reality and danger of churches overrun by feminine ideals Murrow offers theological brilliance grounded in richly biblical truths. This is an amazingly insightful book.”
“I’ve often noticed that sermons on Mother’s Day tend to gush over moms, while on Father’s Day they tell dads to ‘shape up.’ I’ve always thought this strange, but David Murrow’s book explains how common this attitude actually is. The modern church pushes men out of the pews by ignoring their needs and devaluing their stengths. For churches and individuals wondering where all the men have gone, Why Men Hate Going to Church gives us a much-needed diagnosis and a practical prescription to call the church back to effective, relevant ministry to America’s men.”
“David Murrow has shined a bright light on one of the church’s darkest secrets: missing men. Church history shows that when men return to church, its impact on society multiplies. Murrow documents the reasons men are absent, then provides practical suggestions to make church a place where both men and women feel at home. You may not agree with everything Murrow says, but you can’t ignore it.”
Dr. Woody Davis
“The problem of missing men could be the most difficult challenge the church faces today. We try to fix this problem with minor program adjustments, then wonder why there is little or no change! I challenge every Christian to read this book, to understand the problem, and to enter into the battle to build spiritual fathers.”
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