Jen Hatmaker, an Interesting Christian

Women who give inspirational talks to other women are not part of my experience. But reading about them, what they have experienced and how they navigate the world is both interesting and important. As the majority of children born into the faith leave it, the role of their mothers is something to learn about. One woman referred to often as an "influencer" is Jen Hatmaker. She writes best sellers and is a presenter at conferences and remains very successful. She was a deep Christian but not has all but left the faith.

Hatmaker and her preacher ex husband adopted several children from another country. Then he cheated on her and they divorced. All of her life up to that time was that of a devoted Christian. She worried about the future of the faith and felt a responsibility to evangelize. 

Several years have gone by and she has experienced a different life than she anticipated as a young woman. Now she seldom attends church and feels no need to help the faith save itself. She has endorsed gay marriage and lots of other sound ideas, only the become a villain of the faith in the eyes of many. 

Hatmaker is an explanation of why women in large numbers have stopped attending church. She says she is still a Christian but it is obvious she has walked away. Women across the country are asking themselves why am I spending my precious time volunteering and wasting Sundays in the organization that treats me as second class. They conclude they have more important things to do with their lives.