Unchurching: Christianity Without Churchianity by Richard Jacobson

A New Kind of Faith: Beyond the Walls of Organized Church

Millions of believers are stepping away from traditional church structures—yet their faith remains strong. Unfortunately, many define themselves only by what they’ve left behind, becoming Christians who “don’t go to church.” But what if there’s a better way? It’s time to embrace a vision for authentic spiritual community—one that thrives outside institutional Christianity, redefining what it means to be the church without attending one.

Christianity Without Churchianity will your assumptions about church. Unchurching takes a bold look at whether organized religion aligns with Scripture, dismantling long-held traditions like dedicated church buildings, professional clergy, weekly sermons, compulsory giving, gender restrictions in leadership, and more.

This book is for believers who are done with institutional church but not with Jesus. It offers a roadmap for deep, organic spiritual community—functioning not as an organization, but as a family. And it provides the language to share this vision with others, empowering those who seek faith beyond the pews.