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	unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters by David Kinnaman, Gabe Lyons
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Product Details Binding Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number 277.3083 EAN 9780801013003 ISBN 0801013003 Manufacturer Baker Books Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 256 Publication Date October 01, 2007 Publisher Baker Books Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description 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. Starred Review. Kinnaman, president of the Barna Institute, was inspired to write this book when Lyons (of the Fermi Project) commissioned him to do extensive research on what young Americans think about Christianity. Lyons had a gut-level sense that something was desperately wrong, and three years of research paints exactly that picture. Mosaics and Busters (the generations that include late teens to early 30-somethings) believe Christians are judgmental, antihomosexual, hypocritical, too political and sheltered. Rather than simply try to do a PR face-lift, Kinnaman looks at ways in which churches' activities actually may have been unchristian and encourages a return to a more biblical Christianity, a faith that not only focuses on holiness but also loves, accepts and works to understand the world around it. It would be possible to get lost in the numbers, but the authors use numerous illustrations from their research and life experiences and include insights at the end of every chapter from Christian leaders like Charles Colson, John Stott, Brian McLaren and Jim Wallis. This is a wonderful, thoughtful book that conveys difficult truths in a spirit of humility. Every Christian should read this, and it will likely influence churches for years to come. (Oct.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 'This is a wonderful, thoughtful book that conveys difficult truths in a spirit of humility. Every Christian should read this, and it will likely influence the church for years to come.'--Publisher's Weekly -- Publisher's Weekly, starred review 'This is a wonderful, thoughtful book that conveys difficult truths in a spirit of humility. Every Christian should read this, and it will likely influence the church for years to come.'--Publisher's Weekly --Publisher's Weekly, starred review 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. The New Testament writer Paul told the first-century Christians: 'You yourselves are our letter . . . known and read by everybody.' When a person 'reads' your life, what does it say? What does your faith look like to outsiders? A major new research project, unveiled for the first time in this book, describes the increasingly negative reputation of Christians, especially among young Americans. The research shows that Christians are best known for what they are against. They are perceived as being judgmental, antihomosexual, and too political. And young people are quick to point out they believe that Christianity is no longer as Jesus intended. It is unChristian. It shouldn't be this way. What Christians believe may not be popular, but Paul also advised the first believers to 'live wisely among those who are not Christians' and to 'let your conversation be gracious and effective.' In this eye-opening book, David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons--along with more than two dozen leading voices within Christianity--unpack the major criticisms leveled against Christians. Understand why those negative images exist and how you can best represent Jesus to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Your life is an open book. Is it unChristian? Christianity has an image problem. Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world. But according to the latest report card, something has gone terribly wrong. Using descriptions like 'hypocritical,' 'insensitive,' and 'judgmental,' young Americans share an impression of Christians that's nothing short of . . . unChristian. Groundbreaking research into the perceptions of sixteen- to twenty-nine-year-olds reveals that Christians have taken several giant steps backward in one of their most important assignments. The surprising details of the study, commissioned by Fermi Project and conducted by The Barna Group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in unChristian. 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. unChristian also includes forward-looking insights from respected Christian leaders, adding their assessment of the problems and their thoughts about how Christians should respond. Exclusive contributions from: Mark Batterson Chuck Colson Andy Crouch Sarah Cunningham Margaret Feinberg Jonalyn Fincher Mike Foster Dave Gibbons Louie Giglio Gary Haugen Jeff Johnson Reggie Joiner Kevin Kelly Dan Kimball Michael Lindsay Rick McKinley Brian McLaren Kevin Palau Tri Robinson Mark Rodgers Jannah Scott Chris Seay Andy Stanley John Stott Jim Wallis Rick Warren Shayne Wheeler Jim White Jud Wilhite David Kinnaman is president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online. David and his wife Jill have three children and live in Ventura, California. Gabe Lyons founded Fermi Project, a broad collective of innovators, social entrepreneurs, and church and society leaders working together to make positive contributions to culture. Prior to Fermi Project, Gabe cofounded Catalyst, a national gathering of young leaders, while serving as vice president for John Maxwell's INJOY organization. Gabe, his wife Rebekah, and their three children reside in Atlanta, Georgia. This work was commissioned by Fermi Project. Customers who bought this item also bought They Like Jesus but Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations The Shack Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism Customer Reviews for: unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters Rating - Not Persuaded... The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate... Genesis 3:12 It is the very nature of sin to accuse God for the wrongs we commit. This book illustrates a very dangerous trend amongst evangelicals. Taking from the world we have become very comfortable at criticizing the church with the same level of intensity as the media critiques political campaigns. I'd like to offer the minority report: This consumers approach to the church is out of hand. It ... Read More Rating - unChristian - unSettling unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity...and Why It Matters David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons ISBN: 978-0-8010-1300-3 ISBN-10: 0-8010-1300-3 unChristian is not your typical Christian book. It did not need to be. Neither should one expect it to be. unChristian is unSettling. unChristian will either humble or anger the Christian reader. Research has shown that Busters and Mosaics (Terms that are used to specify young people aged 16-29) ... Read More Rating - Un-Christian I found this book to hold an extremely critical message for the Church regarding the way it is viewed by the same people that it is trying to reach. Church leaders need to pay attention and modify their message - not because it will resonate with the next generation - but because the church is failing to walk the way that Jesus would walk - and it is apparent. see more reviews See all books by author David Kinnaman, Gabe Lyons

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