{"product_id":"unchristian-what-a-new-generation-really-thinks-about-christianity-and-why-it-matters-paperback-1","title":"Unchristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity...and Why It Matters - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Kinnaman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGabe Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorge Barna\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristianity 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 . . . \u003ci\u003eunChristian\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroundbreaking research into the perceptions of people aged 16-29 reveals that Christians have taken several giant steps backward in one of their most important assignments. The surprising details of the study, commissioned by the Fermi Project and conducted by The Barna Group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in \u003ci\u003eunChristian\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available in trade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid 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 at www.barna.org. David and his wife Jill have three children and live in Ventura, California. \u003cbr\u003eGabe Lyons founded Fermi Project, a broad collective of innovators, social entrepreneurs, and church and society leaders working together to make positive contributions to culture (www.fermiproject.com). 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. \u003cbr\u003eTo meet the contributors and learn more about this book and the conversations it is creating, visit www.unchristian.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work was commissioned by Fermi Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristianity has an image problem. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristians 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGroundbreaking 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 Q and conducted by The Barna Group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in \u003ci\u003eunChristian\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An engaging, challenging, and morally compelling study.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Essential reading for all Christian leaders.\"--\u003ci\u003eCBA Retailers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Kinnaman\u003c\/b\u003e is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eunChristian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou Lost Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGood Faith. \u003c\/i\u003eHe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabe Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Q--a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society--and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World\u003c\/i\u003e. His work represents the perspectives of a new generation of Christians and has been featured by CNN, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFox News\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Gabe, his wife, Rebekah, and their three children reside in Manhattan, New York.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Kinnaman\u003c\/b\u003e is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eunChristian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou Lost Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGood Faith. \u003c\/i\u003eHe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabe Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Next Christians: The Good News About the End of Christian America \u003c\/i\u003eand the founder of Q--a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society. Prior to launching Q, Gabe cofounded Catalyst, a national gathering of young leaders. His work represents the perspectives of a new generation of Christians and has been featured by CNN, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFox News\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Gabe, his wife, Rebekah, and their three children reside in Manhattan, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592630472800,"sku":"9780801072710","price":39.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/MWNjRFdWR3VmSWEwZ2JNcjNFd2hOQT09.webp?v=1771458926","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/unchristian-what-a-new-generation-really-thinks-about-christianity-and-why-it-matters-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}