You Lost Me Discussion Guide: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church . . . and Rethinking Faith
By David Kinnaman and Aly Hawkins
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This DVD and discussion guide will inform, equip, and empower groups and churches to understand the unique challenges that are affecting younger Christians. It's not eough for us to know that they are dropping out and rethinking their faith; this video study and discussion guide provides key insights and practical ways that we can actively enage this generation with thoughtful conversation.
David Kinnaman
David Kinnaman es presidente de Barna Group, una compañía privada de investigación ubicada en Ventura, California. Es un requerido orador en temas como: cambio cultural, jóvenes adultos, adolescentes, vocación y liderazgo. Él y Jill, su esposa, tienen tres hijos y viven en California.
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Reviews for You Lost Me Discussion Guide
19 ratings2 reviews
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An analysis of the trend of younger Christians across the denominational spectrum departing from churches, what it means, and some thoughts about what can be done about it. The author does well at describing trends and many of the reasons behind the trends. He speaks compassionately about the challenges of getting one's bearings straight in our modern culture, and his categories of exiles, prodigals, and nomads accurately conveys the various situations in which young people find themselves. The fact that most departures from church are rooted in experiences as teenagers and is manifest in the early 20s should be something that believers should take note of and work on. Much of the analysis is good, and while the final appeal to the essentials of historic Christianity are excellent, expectations for much to change for the benefit of the younger generation may not necessarily be the best way to go, lest the church be tossed to and fro with the expectations of every successive generation. The author presents much in the book that really is just a return to the basic principles of Christianity and thus is appropriate for any generation in any period of time; likewise, there are many corrosive trends among the younger generations that do not work well for the long-term health of anything or anyone, and we should resist accommodating such trends. Nevertheless, on the whole, a critical work that ought to be considered by all those who seek to work to encourage people in their faith.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Appreciated the statistics, did not appreciate the theologizing around said statistics. Was left with the feeling that the author, in spite of all of his research, doesn't really get the Mosaic generation. The book often felt condescending toward Mosaics as well. If you can get a copy of the research without bothering with the book that's what I'd suggest.
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You Lost Me Discussion Guide - David Kinnaman
© 2012 by David Kinnaman
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Special Thanks
Heartfelt thanks to Rebecca, Christopher, Derik, Laura, Andrzej, and Ross for sharing your stories with generous honesty. The views they express are their own and do not represent the opinions or positions of David Kinnaman, Barna Group, or Baker Books.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Special Thanks
An Introduction to You Lost Me 7
Session 1: Overprotective 11
Session 2: Shallow 21
Session 3: Antiscience 31
Session 4: Repressive 41
Session 5: Exclusive 51
Session 6: Doubtless 61
Bonus Session: What’s Next? 69
Leader’s Notes 73
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Back Cover
An Introduction to
You Lost Me
View An Introduction
on the DVD
Discuss the Following with Your Group
In addition to David Kinnaman, six people are featured in this video series. They are
Rebecca, an actor
Andrzej, a welder
Christopher, a seminary student
Laura, a fashion entrepreneur
Ross, a scientist
Derik, a comic book artist
Which person or people do you most identify with from their comments in the introductory clip? Why?
David Kinnaman introduces three types of you lost me
stories. Nomads identify as Christians but are not active in the church