You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...and Rethinking Faith
More than half of all Christian teens and twentysomethings leave active involvement in church.David Kinnaman trains his researcher's eye on these young believers and reveals the factors that contribute to the dropout problem.You Lost Meshows why Christians ages 18 to 29 are leaving the church and rethinking their commitment to the faith.Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group,You Lost Meexposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.