The ages eighteen to twentynine are the black hole of church attendance, writes david kinnaman. Close to 60 percent of young people who went to church as teens drop out after high school. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The nearly thirty thousand interviews we conduct each year at barna. A letter to youth pastors, senior pastors, parents, and church boards david kinnaman is really smart.
Listen to you lost me audiobook by david kinnaman, narrated by tom parks. Host michel martin speaks with kinnaman about his book you lost me. Or they might hold to an admixture of new age beliefs, bits borrowed from. He will address themes from the new book, you lost me and will autograph copies during a reception afterwords. More than 60 percent of young people who went to church as teens drop out after high school. This past week we were talking about the 2011 book you lost me by david kinnaman.
Recently, i had the privilege of reading david kinnamans new book, you lost me. Kinnaman was coauthor with my friend gabe lyons of the book unchristian, which examined how unbelievers view the church. David kinnaman has written an incredibly honest, important work that conveys the. David kinnaman talks you lost me part 2 internet archive. New from baker, if you recognize kinnamans name, you might have read unchristian, published in 2007 with gabe lyons. Instead, the christian way to approach transparency is to realize out candidness should be motivated by a desire to have a pure. Buy a cheap copy of you lost me book by david kinnaman. 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. Why young christians are leaving the churchand rethinking faith by david kinnaman. David kinnaman is the author of you lost me and president of the barna group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in peoples lives. Why are young christians 1829 year olds aka mosaics, millennials, or gen y leaving the church and what can be done to lessen the number who leave for good. We lose these young people for many reasons, according to kinnamans research. Kinnaman, you lost me book summaries lifeandleadership. David kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books faith for exiles, good faith, you lost me and unchristian.
Based on new 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 worldto follow christ in the midst of profound cultural change. From all of the surveys and interviews, he compiled the information for this book. 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. Kinnaman makes great strides in cohesively addressing the recent technologydriven cultural shift and its spiritual implications for.
I want to deeply encourage you to read you lost me because kinnaman has really challenged me to take a look at myself and how i interact with those who hold. Thanks for taking the time to read this i really appreciate it. Search hello select your address select your address. In it, the author tries to outline why young people ages 15ish30ish are leaving christian. You lost me by david kinnaman baker publishing group. His day job consists of leading barna, a leading research company based in ventura, california, and atlanta, georgia. A young generation of outsiders is raising significant criticisms of the christian faith and its people. David kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books good faith, you lost me and unchristian. Where kinnamans 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 now the bestselling author of unchristian trains his researchers eye on these young believers. Where kinnamans 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. However, i question the title and premise of his book, you lost me. David kinnaman, president of the barna research group and author of you lost me.
He is president of barna group, a leading research and communications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses. You lost me is an excellent book to start discussions. Kinnaman sees three qualities that mark this generation. Kinnaman asserts, by being fearful, antiscience, controlling and hostile. Aly hawkins the author reveals results of a nationwide study of 19 to 29yearolds with a christian background and advises readers on how to engage this next generation. But as kinnaman says, you lost me, on the other hand, is about young insiders those who were once part of the church. Davids work as a researcher and professional listener. We are church calls christfollowers, young and old, to hold fast to their biblical roots while seeking radical change. David kinnaman trains his researchers eye on these young believers and reveals the factors that contribute to the dropout problem.
Most church leaders and christian parents know this. You lost me about the author david innaman is coauthor o the bestselling unchristian, and. In this book, kinnaman argues that young people are leaving the church not because they. If you work with young people or young adults, are one, or know any, then this book is for you. S s ironically, this mail came to me as i was also reading the book you lost me, by david kinnaman. You lost me about the author david innaman is coauthor o the bestselling unchristian, and is president and maority owner o the barna roup. At times kinnaman succeeds at holding these concepts in perfect tension, where other.
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. Thanks to liquid tuesday, the young adult ministry at lwcc for their good work in hosting. Some of that information surprised me, some didnt, some angered me, some saddened me. Young christians rethink faith nationwide, many 20somethings are leaving their churches behind. He is a freuent speaker on topics o cultural change, young adults, leadership, and generations. If you are a young adult who is feeling disconnected from your church, you ought to read this book with an open mind. 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. Now the bestselling author of unchristian trains his researchers eye on these young believers.
David is the president of the barna research group. The summary why young christians are leaving church. Why young christians are leaving churchand rethinking faith, doesnt believe the problem is so simple. Weve been talking lately about the 2011 christian book you lost me, written by david kinnaman of the barna group to help turn the tide of. Why young christians are leaving the church and rethinking faith. In good faith, david kinnaman and gabe lyons guide fellow christians to understand the heart behind opposing views and show them how to be loving, lifegiving friends despite profound differences. But as kinnaman has made more than clear in his findings, meck is sadly the exception rather than the norm. David illuminates current trends being seen in both protestant and catholic arenas of the church as people in their twenties and thirties are disconnecting from the faith practices of their youth. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
Being a christian when society thinks youre irrelevant and extreme 9780801075445 by. David kinnaman and his staff at the research company, the barna group. Since joining barna in 1995, david has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. 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. David kinnaman is coauthor of unchristian, you lost me, and good faith. Now small groups can study this groundbreaking book with a new dvd and discussion guide.
David is the president of the barna research group, one of the most well known research firms in the country. He will address themes from the new book, you lost me and will autograph copies. 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 christianity, you lost me shows why younger christians aged 1629 are leaving the church and rethinking their faith. What the next generation really thinks about christianityand why it matters is called from unchristian to christian. If you are a parent, pastor, or church leader, this book should be required reading.
Maybe the audio book makes it seem disingenuous compared to reading the actual book. I remember using this book for research when i was studying theology. Good faith being a christian when society thinks youre. David kinnaman has authored several books, including unchristian, you lost me, and good faith. In you lost me, the bestselling coauthor of unchristian trained his researchers eye on christians aged 1629, exposing why they leave the church and rethink their faith. Now the bestselling author of unchristian trains his researchers eye on. If youre not able to do it, its okay, i understand, im just hoping you could. David kinnaman is no slouch in his thinking or writing. 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 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. Where kinnamans first book unchristian showed the world. This will be the goto read for how young adult and older believers can not hide from culture but engage to restore it.
The book was about why modern christian evangelical churches were losing so many youngadult members, and how they. Pretty much every piece of information was relevant so far as i have seen it happen among young people my own age. Scripture promises an exuberant and unstoppable church. You lost me shows why christians ages 18 to 29 are leaving the church and rethinking their commitment to the faith. Why young christians are leaving churchand rethinking faith grand rapids, mi. Where kinnamans first book unchristian showed the world what outsiders aged 1629 think of christianity, you lost me shows why younger christians, ages 1629. I recently read david kinnamans newest book, you lost me. David kinnamans 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. Close to 60 percent of young christians who went to church as teens drop out after high school. In good faith, kinnaman and lyons keep the lines of communication open between opposing camps and show how neither side can claim a monopoly on truth or compassion. You lost me book by david kinnaman recently, i had the privilege of reading david kinnaman s new book, you lost me. Faith for exiles audiobook david kinnaman, mark matlock. Last official time we met up, we were taking a first look at the 2011 david kinnaman book you lost me.
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