How to talk about faith with someone who's been skipping church

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Heather Sears took a break from church during college. She wasn't bored or lazy; she was confused, and needed time away from Sunday services and Bible studies to figure out what she believed.

"I knew I had to take a step back. I had too many questions and doubts," said Sears, who is now 24. "But part of me knew I might want to go back and try this out again."

Her faith was on hold for months as she finished school and launched her career as a social worker. She was part of the group of Americans that a recent LifeWay Research study calls the "unchurched," or people who haven't attended a worship service — except for a wedding, funeral or religious holiday — in at least six months.

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