It contains statistical interpretation broken up by commentary from every stripe of evangelical christian. Barna conducts widespread research on the state of evangelical christianity and christianity in. What a new generation really thinks about christianity and why it matters. Theres a book in my library called unchristian that analyzes the results of an extensive, nationwide study conducted by the barna group. He is president of barna group, a leading research and communications company that works with. The book is written by david kinnaman who is the president of the george barna institute and gabe lyons of the fermi project.
Jun 26, 2009 barnas survey results and commentary have been making a stir through unchristian since its release in 2007. Barna research has produced a book entitled, unchristian. David kinnaman is president of the barna group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in peoples lives. What a new generation really thinks about christianity, and the barna report, teens and the supernatural. Since joining barna in 1995, david has designed and analyzed nearly 500 projects for a variety of clients, including columbia house, compassion. Reflect on how you can engage criticism with the right perspective.
The surprising details of the study, commissioned by the fermi project and conducted by the barna group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in. A common reaction among those he surveyed is summed up in the book s title. This book is the product of the barna group, which is like the gallup of the evangelical christian world. Barna conducts widespread research on the state of evangelical christianity and.
Kinnamans threeyear study documents how an overwhelming percentage of sixteen to twentynine year olds view christians with hostility, resentment and disdain. When they see christians not acting like jesus, they quickly conclude that the group deserves an unchristian label. David kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books faith for exiles, good faith, you lost me and unchristian. David kinnaman is the president and strategic leader of the barna group. David kinnaman is coauthor of unchristian, you lost me, and good faith. Unchristian focuses on data collected by the barnum group, which to my understanding collects statistical data on various groups of people for to aid churches. The surprising details of the study, commissioned by fermi project and conducted by the barna group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in unchristian. It is a sobering cultural assessment that calls out believers to be more. Based upon groundbreaking research among 16 to 29yearolds, unchristian helps you understand their mindset, their skepticism and their experiences as well as their points of spiritual openness. Cultivating deep relationships with fellow christians and outsiders. These are the findings from the barna group on what a new generation really thinks about christianity.
Barnas clientele is made up primarily of evangelical groups. The book paints a rather grim portrait from a christian point of view of attitudes about christianity. The surprising details of the study, commissioned by q and conducted by the barna group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in unchristian. This is a wonderful, thoughtful book that conveys difficult truths in a spirit of. Christianity isnt cussing less and giving more summit life. They write that christianity has an image problem, and this book details the specifics of this problem. Readers will learn why negative perceptions exist among young people, how to reverse them in christlike ways, and read about practical examples of. Mar 18, 2019 theres a book in my library called unchristian that analyzes the results of an extensive, nationwide study conducted by the barna group. This book, unchristian by david kinnaman and gabe lyons is a variation on the first theme.
Through groundbreaking research conducted on 16 to 29yearold nonchristians, released solely through this book, christians will see how their friends, colleagues, and neighbors really perceive them. It holds that people outside of the church, especially young people, view christians as acting in an unchristian manner. David kinnaman is the president of the barna group. Based upon groundbreaking research among 16 to 29yearolds, unchristian helps you understand their mindset, their. The barna group consists of five divisions focusing on primary research the. Started in 1984, the firm is widely considered to be a leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture. He is the author of the bestselling book, unchristian. I just finished reading unchristian baker, 2007, a book authored by david kinnaman, president of the barna group. Kinnaman has been george barnas protege over the last 12 years and is president of the barna group, unequivocally the ongoing source of reliable social. A new study by the barna group conducted among 16 to 29yearolds shows that a new generation is more skeptical of and resistant to christianity than were people of the same age just a decade ago. The surprising details of the study, commissioned by the fermi project and conducted by the barna group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in unchristian. In unchristian, david kinnaman, president of the barna group, has complied startling research among the unchurched and learned that christians are too often known for the issues they stand against, rather than the hope which they stand for. When outsiders claim that we are unchristian, it is a reflection of this jumbled and predominately negative set of perceptions.
The barna group is an evangelical christian polling firm based in ventura, california. Oct 01, 2007 david kinnaman is president of the barna group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in peoples lives. Christianity isnt cussing less and giving more summit. The research project was comprised of eight national studies, including. Based on groundbreaking barna group research, unchristian uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of christianity and. Unchristian by david kinnaman, 9780801003, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Barna s findings should give evangelical christians pause, but only briefly. What a new generation really thinks about christianity.
According to the research, believers are seen as too judgmental, too political, and often hypocritical. Unchristian book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. The book focuses on the beliefs of individuals between the ages of 1629, particularly the way that nonchristian individuals in that. Unchristian uncovers why these perceptions exist and what. The unchristian book was published after three years of research by the barna group on nonchristian and christian perspectives on modern day american christianity. Speaking at the charleston festival leaders rally on april 7, kinnaman shared results from a recent barna study that paint a lessthanflattering picture of christianity.
Since joining barna in 1995, david has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. The book focuses on the beliefs of individuals between the ages of 1629, particularly the way that nonchristian individuals in that i read unchristian at the recommendation of a friend. Brad has put together an excellent part series about the book unchristian. What the next generation really thinks about christianity and why it matters is called from unchristian to christian. A barna group research project commissioned by lyons and led by kinnaman, unchristian seeks to address this image problem by speaking frankly to believers about young people who admit their emotional and intellectual barriers go up when they are around christians, and who reject jesus because they feel rejected by christians 11. Based on groundbreaking barna group research, unchristian uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of christianity and explores what can be done to reverse them. Read unchristian what a new generation really thinks about christianityand why it matters by david kinnaman available from rakuten kobo. He is the author of the bestselling books, you lost me, unchristian, and churchless. Christians are supposed to represent christ to the world. Barna research group was founded by george and nancy barna in 1984 and restructured in 2004 to become the barna group. Find out why these negative perceptions exist, learn how to reverse them in a christlike manner, and discover practical examples of how christians can positively contribute to culture. This research is laid out in david kinnamans newly released book october 2007 entitled, unchristian what a new generation really thinks about christianity and why it matters. According to david kinnaman, president of the barna research group, young americans are scathing in their view of christians.
Carrying on his predecessors tradition david kinnamans book unchristian uses substantial amounts of statistical data to reveal some pretty difficult observations about how nonchristians view christianity. Based on the barna group research, this book uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of christianity and explores what can be done to reverse them. Oct 01, 2007 david kinnaman is coauthor of unchristian, you lost me, and good faith. David kinnaman, who is the coauthor of the book unchristian. There has been some buzz in evangelical christian circles lately about a new book by david kinnaman of the barna group, a christian polling and media organization, entitled unchristian.
The authors base their study on data collected by the barna group, which kinnaman heads. Based on groundbreaking barna group research, unchristian uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of christi. What a new generation really thinks about christianity and why it matters, by david kinnaman and gabe lyons, baker books, 2007, 255 pp. Groundbreaking research presented in the bestselling book, unchristian, reveals that 1629 year olds perceive christianity to be antihomosexual, judgmental, hypocritical, too political, sheltered, and proselytizing. Thats the conclusion of a threeyear study by the barna group examining attitudes toward christianity expressed by mosaics and busters, those in the lateteento30 age group. David kinnaman is president of the barna group, which provides research and. Antihomosexual sheltered too political judgmental from unchristian to christian afterword introduction the barna group is a visionary research and resource company located in ventura, california. The study of christianitys slipping image is explored in a new book, entitled unchristian, by david kinnaman, the president of the barna group.
Groundbreaking research into the perceptions of people aged 1629 reveals that christians have taken several giant steps backward in one of their most important assignments. David kinnaman is president of the barna group, which provides researc. Barna is a pretty unique group, in that they do market research on all things related to christianity, so that the american church can better function. 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. 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. Six reasons young christians leave church barna group. Oct 21, 2011 unchristian by david kinnaman, 9780801003, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. About the author 2007 david kinnaman is coauthor of unchristian, you lost me, and good faith.
At the time, the perception of 85% of outsiders atheists, agnostics, persons whos faith is different than christianity or unchurched was favorable toward christianity. In the book kinnaman presents the results of several years of research into what outsiders to the faith think about christianity. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of unchristian. The study showed that 84 percent of nonchristians said they personally knew at least one christian, but only 15 percent thought that persons lifestyle was significantly different than their own. Since 1995, david has directed interviews with nearly. Aug 1, 20 david kinnaman is president and majority owner of barna group.
Or do you respond with understanding and compassion. In 1996, barna research group released a report entitled christianity has a strong positive image despite fewer active participants. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Based on davids latest book, good faith march 2016, written with unchristian coauthor, gabe lyons, this talk explores how the christian community can be a counterculture for the common good in an increasingly hostile society. This dvd curriculum kit developed by the fermi project moves the conversation forward by providing key insight into how christians can change these. Download unchristian in pdf and epub formats for free. A common reaction among those he surveyed is summed up in the books title.