CHURCH CLOSURE

A historic church in Brooklin, Maine, is facing a big change. The First Baptist Church, standing tall since 1853, is no longer bustling with activity. The number of members has dropped to less than 10, and they are all around 70 years old. The church has not been used much in the last three years. The trustees of the church have decided to give the church, a nearby ...

Imagine a church built for hundreds, now hosting just a handful of elderly members. This is the reality for First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a church closing its doors after 150 years. What's more, the pastor, Ryan Burge, is known for his research on the very decline in religious affiliation he's witnessing firsthand. Burge's book, 'The Nones,' explo...