Catalyst Conference 2011- David Kinnaman

David Kinnaman is the President of Barna Research Group. At Catalyst, he shared some research from his new book, You Lost Me. Here is some of what he shared:

Significant historical shifts are caused by profound social events.

The majority of young adults in their 20's are unmarried and unconnected to standard institutions.

52% of students say they are possibly interested in careers in science, yet only 1% of student pastors taught about scientific topics in the past year.

We've struggled because we've tried to mass produce disciples.

3 areas to focus on: solid relationships; revelation; dependence on God

God is speaking to the next generation whether we coach them well or not.

What type of reformation will this digital age bring?

Are we introducing people to an institution or to a movement of God?

Encourage serving. Doing is the antidote of doubt, not simply a better answer.