New from baker, if you recognize kinnamans name, you might have read unchristian, published in 2007 with gabe lyons. David kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books good faith, you lost me and unchristian. One of the most recent entries in the collection is you lost me. Kinnaman asserts, by being fearful, antiscience, controlling and hostile.
Nov 25, 2011 one of the most recent entries in the collection is you lost me. Where kinnamans first book unchristian showed the world what outsiders aged 1629 think of christ. Why young christians are leaving churchand rethinking faith, doesnt believe the problem is so simple. In you lost me, david kinnaman shares the results of the barna groups extensive research into the generation that they call he mosaics. Millions of young christians are disconnecting from church as they transition into adulthood. Reconnect christianity with teens and young adults millions of young christians are disconnecting from church as they transition to adulthood. This is a book that moves the earth beneath your feet, rewires the arteries in your heart, and causes one to reconsider what you think you know about discipleship.
What a new generation really thinks about christianity and why it matters baker. David kinnaman s you lost me has its roots in stories like these. David kinnaman trains his researchers eye on these young believers and reveals the factors that contribute to the dropout problem. Sep 21, 2011 where kinnaman s first book unchristian showed the world what outsiders aged 1629 think of christianity, you lost me shows why younger christians aged 1629 are leaving the church and rethinking. David kinnaman is coauthor of unchristian, you lost me, and good faith. Video synopses for the book, you lost me, by david kinnaman. The project conducted by kinnaman s barna group stretched from 2007 to 2011, launched eight new social scientific studies, and reanalyzed barnas. Young christians rethink faith nationwide, many 20somethings are leaving their churches behind. In chapter 1, kinnaman describes the pervasiveness of young christians leaving the church and why it matters. Since joining barna in 1995, kinnaman has overseen studies, polling the opinions and perspectives of more than 500,000 individuals.
Six reasons young christians leave church barna group. He serves as president and majority owner of barna group and is the author of two books, you lost me and unchristian. David kinnaman, president of the barna research group and author of you lost me. New from baker, if you recognize kinnaman s name, you might have read unchristian, published in 2007 with gabe lyons. David kinnaman s book you lost me is based on extensive barna research exploring the reasons a number of millenials or mosaics as kinnaman likes to call them have left the church. Like may we be the kind of good faith christians who shape the future by asking the right questions and then confronting what is wrong, clarifying what is confused, celebrating what is good, and creating what the world is missing. Host michel martin speaks with kinnaman about his book you lost me. Others minimize it, shrugging it off and retorting, theyll be back when they settle down and have kids. If you have questions you d like david to respond to, please send them to me. Though both published by baker, they were based upon research done through the barna group. Dec 09, 2011 previous post you lost me an interview with author david kinnaman president of the barna group next post economiasma a weekly whiff of economic scents the rivers backed up december, 2011 by bill dahl. The summary why young christians are leaving church. Now the bestselling author of unchristian trains his researchers eye on these young believers. This group, sometimes referred to as generation y or the millenials, includes young adults born since 1983.
Through his research and analysis of the mosaic or millennial generation, 1 kinnaman shows that the problem far more serious than some thinkbut far more hopeful than we might expect. But starting a conversation is the beginning of restoration. Since joining barna in 1995, david has overseen studies, polling the opinions and perspectives of more than 400,000 individuals. He will address themes from the new book, you lost me and will autograph copies during a reception afterwords.
Based on new research, you lost me shows pastors, church leaders, and parents how we have failed to equip young people to live in but not of the world and how this has serious longterm consequences. Close to 60 percent of young people who went to church as teens drop out after high school. You lost me reconnect christianity with teens and young adults. However, i question the title and premise of his book, you lost me. In you lost me, the bestselling coauthor of unchristian trained his reseachers eye on christians ages 18 to 29, exposing why they leave the church and rethink their faith. You lost me by david kinnaman december 27, 2011 by aaron armstrong for quite a while now, people have been talking about the dropout problemthe grim reality that young professing christians are leaving their faith behind in droves. Now the bestselling author of unchristian, david kinnaman, reveals the longawaited results of a new nationwide study of 18 to 29y. You lost me quotes showing 115 of 15 overall, knowledge of scripture, doctrine, and church history is poor among most christians, not just young adult believers. Why young christians are leaving church david kinnaman. He is the author of the bestselling books, you lost me, unchristian, and churchless.
In you lost me, the bestselling coauthor of unchristian trained his reseachers eye on christians ages 18 to 29, exposing why they leave the church and rethink. You lost me by david kinnaman baker publishing group. Whether you ve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books you ve read. Previous post you lost me an interview with author david kinnaman president of the barna group next post economiasma a weekly whiff of economic scents the rivers backed up december, 2011 by bill dahl. David kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books faith for exiles, good faith, you lost me and unchristian. David kinnaman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Jan 01, 2011 the book, you lost me why young christians are leaving churchand rethinking faith written by the president of the barna group and author david kinnaman is sobering and sad to read but it must be read. David kinnaman is the husband of jill and dad to emily, annika and zack.
David kinnaman is president of the well known barna group his book you lost me. David kinnaman and his staff at the research company, the barna. Kinnaman, you lost me book summaries lifeandleadership. You lost me shows why christians ages 18 to 29 are leaving the church and rethinking their commitment to the faith. Now the bestselling author of unchristian, david kinnaman, reveals the long awaited results of a new nationwide study of 18 to 29yearolds with a christian. To this aim, the purpose of kinnaman s work you lost me is to help pastors, educators, and family members consider how to transfer faith from one generation to the next 14. More importantly, kinnaman offers ideas on how to help young people develop and maintain a vibrant faith that they embrace over a lifetime. You lost me exposes ways the christian community has failed to equip young adults to live in but not of the worldto follow christ in the midst of profound cultural change.
Most young protestants and catholics do not recall having a meaningful friendship with an adult through their church, and more than four out of five never had an adult mentor. David kinnaman is president and majority owner of barna group. The culture teaches people to be candid and blunt, but this usually revolves around selfcenteredness you have a right to express your true feelings and your rage. Now the bestselling author of unchristian, david kinnaman, reveals the longawaited results of a new nationwide study of 18 to 29yearolds with a christian background. Kinnaman is the president and majority owner of the barna group, known. Its less about jesus and more about the way churches claim to follow him. Why young people are leaving churchand rethinking faith. Thanks to liquid tuesday, the young adult ministry at lwcc for their good work in hosting.
Nearly five thousand interviews with and about eighteentotwentynineyearolds in the united states. He is president of barna group, a leading research and communications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses ranging from film studios to financial services. You lost me is a followup to kinnaman and lyons unchristian book published several years ago. Where kinnaman s first book unchristian showed the world what outsiders aged 1629 think of christianity, you lost me shows why younger christians, ages 1629, are leaving the church and rethinking their faith. David kinnaman and his staff at the research company, the barna group, interviewed. Feb 27, 2012 sean cannell from think international talks with david kinnaman, president of barna group and author of the bestselling book, unchristian, shares so staggering statics and some strategic. He is president of barna group, a leading research and communications company that. Kinnaman sees three qualities that mark this generation. Jun 21, 2016 david kinnaman is coauthor of unchristian, you lost me, and good faith. Aug 1, 20 david kinnaman is president and majority owner of barna group. In you lost me, the bestselling coauthor of unchristian trained.
Where kinnamans first book unchristian showed the world what outsiders aged 1629 think of christianity, you lost me shows why younger christians, ages 1629, are leaving the church and rethinking their faith. He is a freuent speaker on topics o cultural change, young adults, leadership, and generations. Why young christians are leaving the churchand rethinking faith by david kinnaman. Kinnaman is quick to establish in you lost me that this engagement gap is less a matter of faith and spirituality and more one of institutions, commitment, and consistency. You lost me an interview with author david kinnaman. Read you lost me why young christians are leaving church. Why young christians are leaving church and rethinking faith david kinnaman. He is the author of the bestselling books, you lost me and unchristian. With this insightful and honest series, you and your small group can connect across generational lines, discuss the most. You lost me exposes ways the christian community has failed to equip young adults to live in but not of the worldto follow christ in. Now the bestselling author of unchristian, david kinnaman, reveals the longawaited results of a new nationwide study. Sean cannell from think international talks with david kinnaman, president of barna group and author of the bestselling book, unchristian, shares so staggering statics and some strategic. You lost me about the author david innaman is coauthor o the bestselling unchristian, and is president and maority owner o the barna roup. He is the author of unchristian and you lost me, and is regularly asked to speak on topics of spiritual and cultural trends.