'Here is a book dealing with one of the most significant issues of our time. While undergirded by rigorous academic research, it is eminently accessible and will be of deep interest to all who are interested in the changing nature of society, as well as the changing face of the church. In every chapter it aims to secure the reader’s practical engagement. At once hopeful and challenging, this is a major contribution to reflection on the place of the church in contemporary society. I wish it a wide readership.' -- Rt Rev Dr Angus Morrison, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

'When a serious researcher like Steve Aisthorpe writes about Churchless Christians instead of just writing them off, missional leaders need to be giving him their full attention.' -- David Walker, Bishop of Manchester

'Steve has turned his excellent research into a very accessible book that challenges us in the Church as to how we respond to the many who have not rejected Christian faith, but have sort of rejected the Church.  Vitally, we are offered ways in which to respond to this challenge.' -- Revd Dr Stephen Skuce, Director of Scholarship, Research and Innovation, The Methodist Church 

In this book, Steve Aisthorpe makes a very valuable contribution to our understanding of the growing number of Christians who are active in mission but not part of local congregations. His insights, drawn from extensive and rigorous research, make us think afresh about what God is doing in the western, developed world. These insights are honed and shaped by reflections on Bible passages. Some of our traditional ways of thinking are challenged, so read with a mind open to what the Spirit is saying! -- Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive, Scottish Bible Society

'The Invisible Church is insightful, well researched and prophetic. If your concerned about the future of the church in the west this is a must read. Through rigorous personal research and careful meta-analysis Steve Aisthorpe sketches the future of the church through the eyes of church-leavers.' -- Alan Jamieson, Author of A Churchless Faith

'If we are to build Christian communities that are genuinely mission-shaped and that shape a new future for the Church, then the importance of listening to voices of people outside the church, especially those who have left, cannot be underestimated. This is an excellent book to facilitate that.' -- Canon Phil Potter, Archbishop’s Missioner and Fresh Expressions Team Leader