This is an excellent read in OUTREACH MAGAZINE by Ron Edmondson!
(Of course, it is not “your” church it is God’s church. For those who are going to correct me.)
Like when I was in the business world and lost a good customer it is hard not to take it personal. (And I realize the church is not a business—for those correctors.)
There are lots of reasons why someone leaves. Make any change and someone is not going to like it. Life changes and relationships often impact a person’s church attendance. Misunderstanding and unmet expectations cause some people to leave. Some people are choosing a different style of worship or different size church. There are a vast number of reasons.