5-Minute Survey on Why People Leave and Why They Stay

A little more than a year ago, I posted a survey here to better understand people's experience in the Church—both why some people leave while others stay. The survey response was tremendous and the learning was invaluable. Nearly 15,000 people took the survey. In addition, I have interviewed dozens more. The insights are eye-opening and powerful and will be very helpful to anyone who wants to better understand what is happening and why.

There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding on this topic. Our research will provide more objective, clear, and accurate information. We will publish the results in 2025 and those of you who are interested can review them when we do (96% of those who took the first survey want to see the results).

There are a couple of areas where we need some final additional information to have a clearer understanding. This is the first of two short surveys that will provide that.

I encourage you to take the survey and invite your LDS (current and former) to take it as well. Here is the link:

https://az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_beASjJRH76GD7Po

Feel free to post a comment or message me if you have any questions. I will respond.