| You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church . . . and Rethinking Faith Contributor(s): Kinnaman, David (Author), Hawkins, Aly (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801015898 ISBN-13: 9780801015892 Publisher: Baker Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Youth - Religion | Christian Church - History - Religion | Christianity - History |
| Dewey: 277.308 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.80 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Is the Church Losing the Next Generation? More than half of all Christian teens and twentysomethings leave active involvement in church. Based on research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo. The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kinnaman, David: - David Kinnaman is the coauthor of unChristian and author of You Lost Me. He is president and majority owner of Barna Group, where he has supervised or directed interviews with more than 500,000 individuals and overseen hundreds of nationwide, representative research studies. Barna Group's body of research is frequently quoted in major media outlets such as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and the New York Times. Kinnaman speaks on topics including cultural and spiritual trends, teenagers and young adults, leadership and influence, and vocation and calling. He and his wife, Jill, live in California with their three children.Hawkins, Aly: - ALY HAWKINS and her husband, Bryan Ashmore, live, write, and make music in Southern California. Aly is the author of Shine: Beautiful Inside and Out, as well as numerous articles. Married for five years, Aly and Bryan are passionate about living at the intersection of faith, art, and culture.Kinnaman, David: - David Kinnaman is coauthor of unChristian, You Lost Me, and Good Faith. 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. Since 1995, David has directed interviews with more than one million individuals and overseen hundreds of U.S. and global research studies. He and his wife live in California with their three children. |