Church isn’t a place, it’s a people. Yet for many Christians, “church” has become a building, a program, or a weekend obligation. In Stop Going to Church , pastor and author Jeremy Norton issues a bold but necessary call: it’s time to reimagine church as Jesus intended. It's time to create Gospel-driven, Spirit-empowered local churches that are on mission. Drawing from Scripture, personal ministry experience, and honest stories from the challenges of church leadership, Norton helps readers rediscover the biblical word ekklesia: the gathering of God’s people. From there, he walks through how many churches drift from mission when buildings replace vision and structure takes priority over spiritual movement. But this drift isn’t the end. It can be the beginning of something new. This practical and hope-filled book unpacks six core values that can reshape a local church culture from the inside out: Christ-Centredness : Keeping Jesus as the focus of everything we do. - Authenticity : Creating space for real people with real struggles. - Vibrancy : Choosing joy and resilience even in hardship. - Humility : Leading through love, not position. - Worthiness : Embracing the image of God in everyone. - Outward-Focus : Moving from maintenance to mission. Stop Going to Church is not a critique of the Church, but a wake-up call for renewal. Whether you’re a pastor, planter, elder, or passionate believer, this book offers a fresh vision and a biblical blueprint for becoming the Church Jesus promised to build. The Church won’t be stopped by the gates of hell, cultural change, or institutional inertia. If you’ve sensed that something’s missing… if you’ve longed for your church to reflect more of Jesus and less of religion… if you’re ready to move from attendance to action... this book is for you. Let’s stop going to church. Let’s start being the Church.