Mormon Stories 1414: Mark Naugle - QuitMormon.com

Mark Naugle and QuitMormon.com: Resigning from the LDS Church

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), deciding to leave the church is a monumental decision laden with emotional and social repercussions. In recent years, Mark Naugle, through his platform QuitMormon.com, has helped tens of thousands streamline this intricate process. Naugle’s service has become a vital resource for those looking to formally resign, providing an attorney-mediated exit to ensure former members no longer appear on the church's records.

The Path to QuitMormon.com

The journey of Mark Naugle and his website, QuitMormon.com, is both personal and professional. Raised in the LDS Church, Naugle’s shift began with his legal education. After developing a career in family and immigration law, Naugle started assisting friends and family with the daunting task of officially leaving the LDS Church. Over time, this casual assistance transformed into a full-fledged mission to support those seeking to remove their names from church records.

On the "Mormon Stories Podcast" hosted by John Dehlin, Naugle estimated that his service has helped around 90,000 individuals apply for resignation, with approximately 57,000 successfully processed. The backlog does not escape critique, but it highlights the demand for his service, particularly when church procedures and legal frameworks traditionally make resignation complex.

Understanding the Resignation Process