"The Forgotten Ways"

"The Forgotten Ways" is a concept by author Alan Hirsch that describes how innovative, effective spiritual movements often lose their way over time. It identifies key principles—such as living passionately, empowering others, and fostering authentic community—that can reignite faith communities. As these movements mature, they tend to become institutionalized and lose their effectiveness, requiring intentional efforts to return to their original, dynamic practices. Essentially, it's about understanding how vibrant faith expressions grow, decline, and how to reinvent them to remain impactful in today’s world.