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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastDavid Kinnaman: Pastors ‘Need a More Robust and Broad Skill Set’ Beyond PreachingGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/502143-david-kinnaman-pastors-skill-set-preaching.html Barna CEO David Kinnaman joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the research shows about how pastors are doing and how they can most effectively disciple their people. Nona Jones joined us last week to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501752-nona-jones-rejection-gift-god.html ► Listen on Apple: https://i...2024-12-1134 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastDavid Kinnaman: Pastors ‘Need a More Robust and Broad Skill Set’ Beyond PreachingGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/502143-david-kinnaman-pastors-skill-set-preaching.html Barna CEO David Kinnaman joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the research shows about how pastors are doing and how they can most effectively disciple their people. Nona Jones joined us last week to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501752-nona-jones-rejection-gift-god.html ► Listen on Apple: https://i...2024-12-1134 min
The Alli Worthington ShowHow to Build Resilient Faith in your Children with David KinnamanHey friend! Have you seen so many people- on social media, in your own life, or both- walking through deconstructing their faith? Why is that happening? Is there anything we can do to help our kids build a faith they won’t have to tear down?
I brought in a friend to talk through these things with me. David Kinnaman, the CEO of the leading research company, Barna Group, did years of research to try to answer those questions, and he’s here to share some of his insights with us.
David spent many years resear...2023-02-2748 min
ChurchPulse Weekly122 | Looking Forward to 2023Send us a textDavid Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof share insights and ideas about the future of the Church and some exciting news about what's next for the podcast. Stay tuned for more to come in the new year! - Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group Relevant Links: Barna Access Plus Gloo: Find out more about the He Gets Us initiative at hegetsuspartners.com/churches2022-12-1526 min
ChurchPulse Weekly121 | Key Trends and Insights: 2020-2022Send us a textDavid Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof sit down in-person and look back on starting ChurchPulse Weekly in March 2020, what they have learned from leaders through the years of the pandemic and the trends they have seen in the research. Part 1 of 2. - Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group Relevant Links: Barna Access Plus Gloo: Find out more about the He Gets Us initiative at hegetsuspartners.com/c...2022-12-0843 min
The Child Discipleship PodcastDavid Kinnaman on "Ministry in the Age of Algorithms"David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Faith For Exiles, Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He is also a speaker at the 2022 Child Discipleship Forum, and the CEO of The Barna Group and, which partnered with Awana to produce Children’s Ministry in a New Reality which is a research project with direct implications for your upcoming ministry year. David, Ross Cochran, and Matt Markins discuss the project, how it came to be, and how senior leadership in particular should be looking at children’s ministry this year. Thanks for listening!
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The Holy PostEpisode 514: How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church with Drew Dyck & David KinnamanA recent article in the Atlantic reveals how the political polarization in the United States is now tearing evangelical churches apart. And Marvin Olasky, the former editor of World Magazine, writes about the dramatic change he witnessed among evangelicals over his long career. Drawing from thousands of letters he received, Olasky concludes, “The Republican party platform has become more important than the gospel for many who identify as evangelicals.” Special guest co-host Drew Dyck joins Phil and Skye to discuss the articles. Then, president of Barna research, David Kinnaman, is back with more stats to unpack. With a record numb...2022-06-221h 30
ChurchPulse Weekly118 | Bryan Loritts on the Challenges of Fatherhood and Why Juneteenth Matters for the Whole ChurchSend us a textBryan Loritts (president of the Kainos Movement) sits down with David Kinnaman to discuss fatherhood and Juneteenth. Together they talk about the challenges fathers are facing, the role of mentors in the lives of fathers and the ongoing journey within the church towards racial equity. - Barna’s Resilient Pastor Cohort: Sign up at Barna.com/pastorcohort, and use the code CPW15 for a listener discount! If you have any additional ChurchPulse Weekly feedback or thoughts for our team, send an email...2022-06-1635 min
ChurchPulse Weekly116 | John Eldredge on Resiliency and Ways to Replenish Your Soul After Emotional ImpactSend us a textJohn Eldredge sits down with David Kinnaman to reflect on how to address loneliness and isolation after the pandemic, building resilient friendships and listening for the voice of God. – Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group Relevant Links: Barna’s Resilient Pastor Initiative Wild at Heart Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge2022-06-0229 min
ChurchPulse Weekly115 | Pete Greig on Growing a Culture of Prayer and How to Hear God's VoiceSend us a textPete Greig meets with David Kinnaman to talk about growing a culture of prayer in your church. Together, they discuss how to hear God’s voice, rediscovering the practice of lectio divina and practical tips for leading a great prayer meeting over Zoom. – Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group Relevant Links Pete Greig’s website How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig...2022-05-2641 min
ChurchPulse Weekly114 | Obstacles in and Inspiring Opportunities for Discipleship, Plus How to Address Deconstruction with Aubrey SampsonSend us a textAubrey Sampson (church planter and author) joins David Kinnaman to discuss the opportunities and obstacles she’s seeing for discipleship, the role of friendship in hosting difficult conversations and encouraging the everyday disciplemakers in your church. – Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group Learn more about Aubrey Sampson’s latest book, Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.2022-05-1942 min
ChurchPulse Weekly111 | Children's Ministry and How to Make Resilient Child Disciples with Awana CEO Matt MarkinsSend us a textMatt Markins (President and CEO of Awana) sits down with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about what’s changed in children’s ministry over the years, how to disciple kids towards a resilient faith and the role parents can play in their kid’s spiritual growth. – Check out Awana’s Child Discipleship Forum to learn more about the work they’re doing. Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: 2022-04-2838 min
ChurchPulse Weekly109 | Volunteers: Practical Ways to Support, Honor and Retain Them with Brad and Leah LeachSend us a textBrad & Leah Leach (pastors at City Life Philly) talk with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman about celebrating the volunteers in your church. They discuss practical ideas for volunteer support and retention, as well as an element of fun as a way to honor the people who serve in your church. – Lyrics from the Onesies. Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group2022-04-1433 min
ChurchPulse Weekly108 | Albert Tate on the Perceptions of Race Problems and the Church's InvolvementSend us a textAlbert Tate (Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church) joins Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss how to engage in conversations on racial justice within the Church and the importance of extending unconditional empathy towards those with different perspectives. – Order a copy of Albert Tate’s latest book How We Love Matters: A Call to Practice Relentless Racial Reconciliation wherever books are sold. Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube...2022-04-0738 min
ChurchPulse Weekly104 | Patrick Lencioni on Building a Healthy Team Culture, Activating Your Volunteers and Employee Retention in the ChurchSend us a textPatrick Lencioni (author and founder of The Table Group) talks with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman about building a healthy team culture and how churches can better engage and retain their volunteers. – What is Your Working Genius? Discover Your God-given Talents By Taking The Six Types of Working Genius Assessment. Go to www.workinggenius.com and enter promo code ChurchPulse to receive 20% off. Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group2022-03-1042 min
The Cause+Effect PodcastFinding Faith as an Exile with David KinnamanDavid Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss some of their most recent research concerning Christianity and the emerging generation. Kinnaman argues that in a world where always-connected smart devices and search algorithms educate and entertain, digital Babylon is the new context for discipleship. His recent book, Faith for Exiles, reveals findings from a groundbreaking three-year research study of young Christians whose faith remains resilient even in exile. Kinnaman remains full of faith that there is a path back to the church for many of these exiles, on this important episode Trent and Rick...2022-03-0326 min
ChurchPulse Weekly103 | Bob Goff on Getting to the Root of Insecurity, Conflict and New Perspectives for the ChurchSend us a textBob Goff sits down with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about finding new, hope-filled perspectives for the Church, what he’s learned from mediating conflict and how pastors can focus their time and attention on what matters most. Pick up a copy of Bob’s book, Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy; available today wherever books are sold! – Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebook: Barna Group Youtube: Barna Group2022-03-0330 min
ChurchPulse Weekly102 | Tyler Staton on Steps for Discerning God's Voice, Celebrating and Grieving Transitions, and Finding Prayer Rhythms Through the PandemicSend us a textTyler Staton (Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church) joins Carey Nieuwhof to talk about his own leadership transition, cultivating prayer rhythms that sustain through the pandemic and finding spiritual renewal amidst fatigue. - BELAY: Text the word PULSE to 55123 for BELAY’s free resource download, ‘5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.’ State of Your Church: Barna’s State of Your Church webcast will give you new data-informed insights into how people are growing in their faith and will equip you with powerf...2022-02-2437 min
ChurchPulse Weekly101 | Glenn Packiam on the 5 Types of Relationships Every Pastor Needs and the Illusion of IntimacySend us a textGlenn Packiam (pastor at New Life Church, Barna fellow) sits down with David Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof to discuss how to cultivate resilience in your leadership and the five types of relationships every pastor needs. – Go to Barna.com/ResilientPastor to learn more about The Resilient Pastor book and listen to the new podcast hosted by Glenn Packiam. Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna Group Follow Barna at: Instagram: @barnagroup Twitter: @davidkinnaman | @barnagroup Facebo...2022-02-1742 min
ChurchPulse Weekly100 | Sandra Van Opstal on How Self Assessment is Really for the Sake of Others, the Enneagram and Pursuing JusticeSend us a textSandra Van Opstal (pastor, author and activist) joins David Kinnaman to talk about the transformative power of the Enneagram, why self-reflection is essential for every leader’s development journey and how the Church can move beyond relief work into pursuing justice. – State of Your Church: Barna’s State of Your Church webcast will give you new data-informed insights into how people are growing in their faith and will equip you with powerful tools to help you measure what matters in your own church ministries. This free 90-m...2022-02-1046 min
ChurchPulse Weekly099 | Levi Lusko on Why He Hasn't Quit, Rethinking the Church Model and Reaching the Next GenerationSend us a textLevi Lusko (Pastor of Fresh Life Church) joins Carey Nieuwhof to talk about reaching the next generation, the power of physically gathering and what he’s learning about church attendance through the pandemic. – State of Your Church: Barna’s State of Your Church webcast will give you new data-informed insights into how people are growing in their faith and will equip you with powerful tools to help you measure what matters in your own church ministries. This free 90-minute webcast is airing on Tuesday, March 1st at 1...2022-02-0341 min
ChurchPulse Weekly098 | Juliet Funt on Maximizing Productivity and How to Set Boundaries with Your CongregationSend us a text098: Juliet Funt Globally-renowned keynote speaker and author, Juliet Funt, talks with Carey Nieuwhof about what pastors need to do to maximize productivity. Together, they unpack some of the root causes of burnout, the role of rest in fostering creative work and how to set boundaries with your congregation. – BELAY: Text the word PULSE to 55123 for BELAY’s free resource download, ‘5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.’ State of Your Church: Barna’s State of Your Church webcast will give you...2022-01-2839 min
ChurchPulse Weekly097 | Jenni Catron on the Importance of Strategic Leadership and Being Proactive During Times of CrisisSend us a textJenni Catron (Founder of the 4Sight Group) sits down with David Kinnaman to discuss why strategic leadership matters for the church, leadership lessons from The Great Commission and how to take a proactive approach with your vision in times of crisis. – State of Your Church: This 2022 initiative kicks off with a free 90 minute webcast on Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00pm ET. Join Barna president David Kinnaman and hosts Carey Nieuwhof and Nona Jones by registering for free at Barna.com/stateofyourchurch2022-01-2045 min
ChurchPulse Weekly096 | Ashlee Eiland on Leading Your Church Through Transitions, During a Pandemic and With Your SpouseSend us a textAshlee Eiland (Co-lead Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, MI) joins Carey Nieuwhof this week to talk about shepherding a church through difficult leadership transitions, managing a team in the pandemic and setting healthy boundaries when doing ministry alongside a spouse. – State of Your Church: This 2022 initiative kicks off with a free 90 minute webcast on Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00pm ET. Join Barna president David Kinnaman and hosts Carey Nieuwhof and Nona Jones by registering for free at Barna.com/stateofyourchurch.2022-01-1340 min
ChurchPulse Weekly095 | Mark Batterson on Setting Habits and Goals That Will Actually LastSend us a textTo kick off the new year, Mark Batterson (Lead Pastor at National Community Church) joins David Kinnaman to talk about setting habits and goals that will last for the new year. He shares lessons he has learned from the past year, how he sees spiritual formation as a process of habit formation and what it looks like for leaders to incorporate rhythms of Sabbath into their own lives. – State of Your Church: This 2022 initiative kicks off with a free 90 minute webcast on Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00pm...2022-01-0651 min
ChurchPulse Weekly094 | Dave Lomas on Reimagining Preaching in a Hybrid Church Era and Building Life-Long Friendships as a PastorSend us a textDave Lomas (Pastor of Reality SF) talks with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman about the role of friendships in ministry, how preaching has changed over the past couple of years and the challenges of doing discipleship in a hybrid church model. – State of Your Church: This 2022 initiative kicks off with a free 90 minute webcast on Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00pm ET. Join Barna president David Kinnaman and hosts Carey Nieuwhof and Nona Jones by registering for free at Barna.com/stateofyourchurch. Medi-Share: Go t...2021-12-3052 minThe Holy PostEpisode 489: The Evangelical Empire Strikes Back & Barna Briefs with David KinnamanAfter the mess that was 2020, we had such high hopes for 2021. Were our expectations met? Phil and Skye look back on the year when the evangelical empire dug in its heels. Those opposed to #MeToo and Black Lives Matter responded by labeling empathy a sin. Voices advocating for women and people of color within the SBC left the denomination. The Salvation Army reversed course on racial sensitivity, and female scholars faced a backlash for exposing Christian nationalism and patriarchy. Will 2022 be any different, or will the sorting of the entire culture into Red and Blue tribes continue? And how...2021-12-291h 28
ChurchPulse Weekly093 | Hybrid Christmas Services: Practical Ideas for Online Worship with DK Kim and Abby BurleySend us a textWorship leaders DK Kim (Mariner’s Church) and Abby Burley (New Life Church) join Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss Christmas worship services in a hybrid church era. They offer practical ideas for worship services for any church size and talk about the shifts they’re seeing as worship moves online. -- Text the word PULSE to 55123 for BELAY’s free resource download, ‘5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.’ Go to medishare.com/churchpulse to calculate your cost savings and s...2021-12-2342 min
ChurchPulse Weekly092 | Church Planters, Amy Gannett & Justin Kendrick, on Theology and the Next Generation, What We're Missing About Discipleship, and How We Value Programs Over PeopleSend us a textChurch planters, Amy Gannett & Justin Kendrick, sit down with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about why theology matters for the next generation, the limitations of program-centered church models and why leaders can never graduate from discipleship. -- Go to medishare.com/churchpulse to calculate your cost savings and see how much you could be saving on health insurance by switching to their services. Check out Barna’s PeoplePulse to learn more about how your congregants are flourishing today.2021-12-1641 min
ChurchPulse Weekly091 | Keri Ladouceur and Katie Matsumoto Moore on Creating a Community of Engagers Instead of Consumers During a Pandemic and in the Digital AgeSend us a textKeri Ladouceur and Katie Matsumoto Moore join Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss practical ways to mobilize volunteers around causes in your community, redefining engagement beyond a church building and how your church can better serve your city as you head into the new year. -- Go to medishare.com/churchpulse to calculate your cost savings and see how much you could be saving on health insurance by switching to their services.2021-12-0942 min
ChurchPulse Weekly088 | Bonus: Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman on How Pastors Want to Quit Full Time Ministry and Ways to PersevereSend us a textCarey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman discuss a brand new statistic revealing that 38% of pastors have seriously considered quitting full time ministry in the last 12 months. Their conversation offers insights into why this finding matters and how to encourage them to persevere.2021-11-2237 min
ChurchPulse Weekly084 | Skye Jethani and Kimberly Deckel on the Strengths and Weaknesses of American Church Traditions, Worship and Physical GatheringsSend us a textSkye Jethani (author, ordained minister and co-host of the Holy Post Podcast) and Rev. Kimberly Deckel (Anglican priest and executive pastor at Church of the Cross in Austin, TX) sit down with David Kinnaman to talk about the theology of physical space. Together, they offer ideas to make worship an embodied practice, find a liturgy that reflects the values of your gatherings and innovate new focal points in your church services. -- To get a FREE copy of Carey’s new book, At Your Best, for Pas...2021-10-2848 min
ChurchPulse Weekly082 | Carey Nieuwhof on the Importance of Making Space for Rest, Healthy Rhythms and High ProductivitySend us a textCarey Nieuwhof is in the guest seat today as David Kinnaman flips the mic on him to talk about making space for rest and healthy rhythms for leaders. Carey talks about designing physical spaces for productivity, managing your energy to avoid burnout and fostering relationships after years in ministry. -- To get a FREE copy of Carey’s new book, At Your Best, for Pastor Appreciation Month this October, visit Aspengroup.com/churchpulse today!2021-10-1459 min
ChurchPulse Weekly081 | Misperceptions About Givers and the Church and How to Disciple Your Church Towards Generosity with Jim Sheppard and Julie BullockSend us a textJim Sheppard (Generis CEO) and Julie Bullock (Senior Generosity Strategist at Generis) join Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about generosity. They explore common barriers to giving, the root struggles pastors face around money and how to disciple your church towards generosity. -- Sign up for the Accelerating Generosity CoLab today at Barna.com/CoLab! Text the word PULSE to 55123 for BELAY’s free resource download, ‘5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.’2021-10-0750 min
The Pastorate PodcastDavid Kinnaman & Mark Sayers: Where God Might Want To Take Us NextWhat does the future of the Church look like—and how should we lead in a culture that’s rapidly changing?This week, Jason is joined by David Kinnaman (Barna) and Mark Sayers (Red Church) for a timely and data-driven conversation about young adults, church trends, and the kind of leadership the next generation needs. Drawing from Barna’s Connected Generation research, they explore how the pandemic accelerated spiritual shifts—and why the Church’s call to deep discipleship is more urgent than ever.David & Mark share about:Key insights from Barna’s research on Ca...2021-10-041h 03
ChurchPulse Weekly080 | Rachel Cruze on the Lies Every Generation Believes About Debt and How to Talk About Money from the PulpitSend us a textRachel Cruze (national bestselling author and financial expert at Ramsey Solutions) sits down with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss financial flourishing. Together, they talk about mistakes every generation makes around debt, practical ways for leaders to speak with Gen Z and Millennials about giving and how pastors can deal with financial pressures in their own lives. -- Sign up for the Accelerating Generosity CoLab today at Barna.com/Colab! To get more practical financial advice from Rachel, check out her...2021-09-3041 min
ChurchPulse Weekly079 | The Four Steps to Understanding Your Calling and Purpose with Barna Fellow Dr. Stephanie ShackelfordSend us a textDr. Stephanie Shackelford (senior Barna fellow and author) joins David Kinnaman to talk about vocational discipleship within the Church. Drawing from recent Barna research, she debunks the common myths Christians believe about finding happiness and explains why the conversation on vocation matters for both younger and older generations. -- Order your copy of Dr. Shackelford’s new book, You On Purpose, at Barna.com/YouOnPurpose today! Text the word PULSE to 55123 for BELAY’s free resource download, ‘5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transfo...2021-09-2336 min
ChurchPulse Weekly078 | John Mark Comer on Perceptions of the Local Church, Challenges in Church Leadership, and Dealing with Hurt by People Leaving the ChurchSend us a textJohn Mark Comer returns to talk with David Kinnaman about the opportunities and challenges the Church is facing in the current cultural moment. In particular, he discusses a new form of church membership, dealing with people leaving the church and trends in prayer practices emerging from the pandemic. Part 2 of 2. -- Visit Barna.com/Access to find more resources on leading your church through cultural change.2021-09-1638 min
ChurchPulse Weekly077 | John Mark Comer on Resisting the 3 Enemies of the Soul and Understanding the New Cultural Assumptions of the Next Generation, Part 1 of 2Send us a textJohn Mark Comer (author and founding pastor of Bridgetown Church) sits down with David Kinnaman to discuss the three enemies of the soul, cultural trends he’s seeing in the next generation and the difficult expectations pastors face when leading through the pandemic. Part 1 of 2. -- To find more resources on cultural trends and leading the next generation, visit Barna.com/Access today!2021-09-0947 min
ChurchPulse Weekly076 | Rebekah Lyons on How to Manage Anxiety and Triggers During the Unknown and Creating Rhythms of RenewalSend us a textBestselling author and speaker, Rebekah Lyons, sits down with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about setting healthy rhythms amidst the pandemic. Together, they discuss how embodied practices (such as sleep and physical exercise) can help leaders address mental health challenges and pursue a more holistic well-being. -- Check out Barna’s report, Restoring Relationships, to learn more about well-being from Rebekah and other leaders. Get your copy today at barna.com/restoringrelationships!2021-09-0246 min
ChurchPulse Weekly075 | Volunteers: In-Person and Digital Engagement Post-Pandemic and Attracting the Next Generation with Rob Peabody and Derek SanfordSend us a textRob Peabody (CEO of VOMO) and Derek Sanford (Lead Pastor of Grace Church in McKean, PA) join Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about engaging volunteers digitally and in-person. In particular, they unpack how volunteer ministry can draw in younger generations and help churches discover their unique method for reaching their neighborhood. -- Sign up for the “Activating Missions Barna CoLab” at Barna.com/CoLab, and use the promo code CHURCHPULSE15.2021-08-2640 min
ChurchPulse Weekly073 | Jon Tyson on Digital Church and the Transition of Traditional Evangelism to Cultural Evangelism, Part 2 of 2Send us a textJon Tyson (Lead Pastor at Church of the City New York) returns to talk with Carey Nieuwhof & David Kinnaman about the possibilities of online evangelism, creating a culture of prayer and a new approach to discipleship. Part 2 of 2. -- Visit Barna.com/IntentionalFather to pre-order The Intentional Father. Additionally, register for the free Intentional Father Summit with new Barna data and discussions with Jon Tyson and David Kinnaman about how to be an intentional father.2021-08-1229 min
ChurchPulse Weekly072 | Jon Tyson on the 5 Kinds of Dads and His Framework for Discipling Adolescents, Part 1 of 2Send us a textJon Tyson (Lead Pastor at Church of the City New York) joins Carey Nieuwhof & David Kinnaman to share his personal journey of reimagining fatherhood, his framework for discipling adolescents, the unique challenges for pastors raising boys and how he is redefining biblical manhood. Part 1 of 2. -- Visit Barna.com/IntentionalFather to pre-order The Intentional Father. Additionally, register for the free Intentional Father Summit with new Barna data and discussions with Jon Tyson and David Kinnaman about how to be an intentional father.2021-08-0534 min
ChurchPulse Weekly071 | Kara Powell on Next Gen Trends in the Making and Why Ministries Need to Stop Giving Answers to Questions Teens Aren't AskingSend us a textDr. Kara Powell (Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute) and David Kinnaman discuss the importance of addressing insecurities as a leader, the challenges of social media for Gen Z and why church ministries need to stop giving answers to questions teens aren’t asking. -- 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager gives you an essential roadmap to the teenagers in your life. Visit 3BigQuestionsBook.com/ChurchPulse to download a free chapter, PLUS a special free gift: 40 Conversation Starters to Help You Better Connect With Teena...2021-07-2942 min
ChurchPulse Weekly070 | David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock on How the Faith Cultural Landscape Has Changed Over the Last Two Years Since COVIDSend us a textMark Matlock (founder of WisdomWorks and co-author of Faith for Exiles) and David Kinnaman sit down to discuss how the cultural landscape has changed since Faith for Exiles released two years ago. Together, they explore how the pandemic accelerated a narrative of hope, what’s changed in resilient discipleship since 2019 and the current state of youth ministry. -- To find the most recent data on resilient disciples, check out Barna’s Gen Z Volume 2 report. Watch Mark & David discuss more in their 5...2021-07-2247 min
ChurchPulse Weekly069 | Jessica Bealer and Kellen Moore on Post-COVID Trends in Next Gen Ministry and How the Weekend Experience Can No Longer Be the Personal TouchSend us a textJessica Bealer (Director of Family Ministry Services at Generis) and Kellen Moore (Next Gen Pastor at Our City Church) talk with Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman about trends emerging in children’s ministry. They discuss how this younger generation is experiencing mental health, seeking digital discipleship and navigating the transitions between digital and in-person church gatherings. -- For more resources for parents or children’s ministry leaders, check out Barna.com/Access.2021-07-1547 min
ChurchPulse Weekly068 | Shane Sanchez and Alison Leamon on the State of Next Gen Ministry, Why Digital Discipleship is Here to Stay, and How to Keep Students and Parents EngagedSend us a textShane Sanchez (InsideOut Director at Gwinnett Church) and Alison Leamon (Next Gen Pastor at Preston Trail Community Church) join Carey and David to share about student and teen ministry. Together, they discuss which aspects of digital ministry have been most successful, strategies to increase parent engagement and how to use social media as a platform for ministry. Plus, David shares recent data on parents’ greatest concerns coming out of the pandemic. -- For more resources on teenagers and student ministry, check out Barna.com/Access today!2021-07-0845 min
ChurchPulse Weekly067 | Benjamin Windle on Millennials and "Cool" Church and Why They're Walking Away from Church CultureSend us a textTo kick off July's next generation focus, David sits down with Benjamin Windle to discuss what Millennials are looking for from the church, how to be a relational leader for younger generations and a new approach to recruiting volunteers. Plus, Carey and David discuss recent data on preaching and digital church engagement trends for Millennials. -- Benjamin is offering a live preaching webinar on July 7 full of practical coaching on how to preach to Millennials and Gen Z. To sign up today, go to Benjaminwindle.com/p...2021-07-0150 min
ChurchPulse Weekly065 | Chicago Pastor Charlie Dates on the Surprising Challenges and Opportunities in the Black Church Caused by COVID, and Barna's Latest Research to Support that DataSend us a textChicago church pastor, Charlie Dates, and Vice President of Church Engagement at American Bible Society, Nicole Martin, explore the pandemic's impact on the Black Church in America and what may lie ahead. Plus, Carey, David and Nicole discuss surprising data from Barna's new Trends in the Black Church report. -- Go to medishare.com/churchpulse to learn how to start saving hundreds of dollars per month on health insurance. Visit belaysolutions.com/churchpulse for the free download of BELAY's resource "Essential Stra...2021-06-1751 min
ChurchPulse Weekly064 | Alpha USA's, Craig Springer, on Post-Pandemic Evangelism and Christianity and Faith Trends of the Next GenerationSend us a textCraig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA, joins Carey and David to talk about the current state of evangelism in a world deeply impacted by the pandemic and what evangelism trends we’re already noticing in the next generation. -- Find Craig’s latest book, How to Revive Evangelism: 7 Vital Shifts in How We Share Our Faith, on Amazon and other sellers. Go to medishare.com/churchpulse to learn how to start saving hundreds of dollars per month on health insurance. 2021-06-1047 min
ChurchPulse Weekly063 | Nona Jones on the Difference in How Black Christians and White Christians Respond to Racial Prejudice and What We Can Learn from ItSend us a textNona Jones joins Carey and David to talk about the state of racial justice in the U.S. one year after the murder of George Floyd. In this insightful interview, Nona shares commentary on recent Barna data and gives practical advice on how leaders can better shepherd their churches toward awareness and change. -- Learn more about Nona’s organization, Faith & Prejudice, and sign up for their 3-day Righting Wrongs Summit at www.faithandprejudice.com/summit! Go to subsplash.com/c...2021-06-0352 min
ChurchPulse Weekly062 | Dr. Terry Wardle on the Damage of Unresolved Wounds and the Risk and Gifts of VulnerabilitySend us a textDr. Terry Wardle sits down with Carey and David to close out our focus on mental health awareness for the month of May. Together, they discuss the damage leaders can experience from unresolved woundings, the importance of lamenting ungrieved losses and the inner journey of an abiding life in Jesus. -- Connect with Terry Wardle on Facebook or at TerryWardle.com. His recent book, Some Kind of Crazy, can be found wherever books are sold. Check out...2021-05-2750 min
ChurchPulse Weekly061 | Pete Scazzero on the Americanized Jesus, the Church and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, and the Gifts of GriefSend us a textPete Scazzero joins Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to talk about the Americanized Jesus, cultivating emotionally healthy discipleship, developing well-balanced leaders and learning to lean into the gifts of grief. Carey and David also share surprising data on how others feel the church is caring for their well-being.2021-05-201h 02
ChurchPulse Weekly056 | Pastoral Health and New Ways to Perceive Attendance Numbers in the Midst of the Pandemic with Glenn Packiam and Andrew HébertSend us a textCarey and David are joined by Glenn Packiam (Lead Pastor, New Life Church Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO) and Andrew Hébert (Lead Pastor, Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, TX) to talk about the challenges of pastoral health, a reframed perspective on attendance numbers and the future opportunities of hybrid church ministry.2021-04-151h 02
ChurchPulse Weekly054 | Tim Keller on His Personal Crisis in the Midst of a Global Crisis Plus His Thoughts on Digital Versus In-Person MinistrySend us a textTim Keller, author and founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, sits down with Carey and David to discuss the practices that have helped him focus in this past year, his experiences with digital versus in-person ministry and a new perspective on the hope of the resurrection in a year of crisis.2021-04-0154 min
ChurchPulse Weekly053 | Rick Warren on the Most Important Advice for Leaders on Grief Plus His Experience on the Emotional Impact of the Pandemic on Pastors, Part 2 of 2Send us a textRick Warren, bestselling author and pastor of Saddleback Church, once again joins Carey and David for a candid conversation about the emotional impact of the pandemic on pastors, what he’s learned about creating space for his own emotions along the grief process and the most important advice leaders should know as they show up for others who are grieving. Part 2 of 2.2021-03-2547 min
ChurchPulse Weekly052 | Rick Warren Gets Candid About Leading Through COVID and Political and Racial Divisions, Part 1 of 2Send us a textIn this episode, Carey and David are joined by author and pastor, Rick Warren, to discuss how he's led Saddleback Church through the pandemic and the political and racial divisions in our nation. Together, they also explore the opportunity for the Church to grow stronger in response to COVID. Part 1 of 2.2021-03-1854 min
ChurchPulse Weekly048 | Jennie Allen on the Relationship Between Suffering and Spiritual Formation, Gen Z and Technology, and Why It's a Great Time to Be AliveSend us a textDavid Kinnaman sits down with Jennie Allen, president and founder of IF:Gathering and author of Get Out of Your Head, to discuss digital discipleship, the relationship between suffering and spiritual formation and the challenges facing ministry to women, Gen Z and parents. Introduction by Carey Nieuwhof and Savannah Kimberlin.2021-02-1843 min
ChurchPulse Weekly047 | Grief, Leading Through Loss and How to Support Those Who are Hurting—a personal conversation with Barna President, David KinnamanSend us a textCarey sits down with Barna President David Kinnaman for the first time in 2021. After losing his wife to brain cancer, David shares his personal journey and talks about the importance of making space to grieve, how to lead through loss and how to support hurting people as they heal.2021-02-1140 min
ChurchPulse Weekly032 | Digital Christmas: How to Do it and How it Impacts Evangelism Efforts with Aaron McRae and Brian Wurzell of Hillside Community ChurchSend us a textDuring the holiday season, many people who don’t normally attend church are more open to spiritual conversations. But what does that look like in a year of digital-hybrid ministry? Aaron McRae (lead pastor) and Brian Wurzell (executive worship/creative pastor) of Hillside Community Church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, join Carey and David to discuss preaching and leading worship online and preparing for digital Christmas experiences.2020-10-2949 min
ChurchPulse Weekly030 | How to Plan Finances in the Midst of Uncertainty with Jim Sheppard of Generis and Christopher Harris of Crossover ChurchSend us a textMany churches have seen their finances impacted by the pandemic. This week, David and Carey are joined by Jim Sheppard (CEO of Generis) and Christopher Harris (Executive Pastor at Crossover Church in Tampa, FL) to discuss how leaders should financially plan in this time of uncertainty.2020-10-1546 min
ChurchPulse Weekly028 | Pete Scazzero on the Wonderful Yet Painful Job of Ministry and Tips for Adopting a Healthier LifestyleSend us a textPete Scazzero, founding pastor of New Life Church in Queens, NY and author of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality joins David and Carey. Together, they discuss the pandemic's impact on the mental and emotional health of church leaders and congregants and how to create healthy lifestyle habits.2020-10-0155 min
ChurchPulse Weekly027 | The Challenges of Church Multiplication with Dave Ferguson, Roy Helu Jr. and Glenn Lawson Plus New Data on Church Attendance NumbersSend us a textDavid and Carey dive into the unique challenges of church multiplication in a pandemic. They're joined by Dave Ferguson, president of Exponential and lead pastor of Community Christian Church in the greater Chicago area, as well as Roy Helu Jr. and Glenn Lawson, two church planters at CityLight Bennington in Omaha, Nebraska. We also hear new data on current church attendance.2020-09-2453 min
ChurchPulse Weekly026 | Andy Crouch on How Leaders Need to Face that COVID is not a Winter nor a Blizzard but an Ice AgeSend us a textAndy Crouch, author and Theology & Culture Partner at Praxis, joins Carey and David this week to discuss what the long-term impact of the Coronavirus pandemic might look like for churches at a time when only 58% of pastors say they're "very confident" their church will survive in the coming year and a half. They also talk about the growing influence of technology in our lives and how we can can be more intentional about using our devices in a supporting role instead of a consuming role.2020-09-1758 min
ChurchPulse Weekly025 | Andy Stanley on How He Decided His Church Would Not Reopen to In-Person Services Until 2021 and How to Lead in These Uncertain TimesSend us a textAndy Stanley, author and senior pastor of North Point Community Church, joins David and Carey this week. Together, they discuss how the pandemic is impacting the church in areas like spiritual growth and pastors' emotional well-being. Andy shares why his church was one of the first to decide not to reopen for in-person services until 2021 and offers encouragement and insights for leading in times of uncertainty.2020-09-1056 min
ChurchPulse Weekly024 | Mark Batterson on How to Love and Serve Your People When Entering the New NormalSend us a textIn this episode, you'll hear the second part of David and Carey's interview with Mark Batterson, author and lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. In this discussion, Mark explores how to love and serve people who are different than us or who disagree with us—an important topic in this divided moment we're living in. Mark also offers an encouraging reminder that God is working in the midst of these challenging times.2020-09-0339 min
ChurchPulse Weekly023 | Mark Batterson on the Role of the Church in This Cultural Moment and Data on How Half of Millennials are Not Going to ChurchSend us a textIn response to the pandemic, pastors were forced to quickly find ways to do church in a digital or hybrid environment. Now, with church rhythms a bit more settled, many leaders are asking bigger questions like, “What role does God want the church to play in this unique cultural moment? And how to we reach the next generation?” This week on the podcast, to help explore this important topic, David and Carey are joined by Mark Batterson, author and lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C.2020-08-2743 min
ChurchPulse Weekly022 | Practical Ways to Engage Youth and Students in the Midst of the Pandemic with Leslie Mack of Life.Church and Shane Sanchez of Gwinnett Church, Plus More Data on the Emotional Decline of Pastors Across the U.S.Send us a textJust a few weeks ago, nearly half of U.S. pastors said one of the greatest challenges they’re facing right now is ministry to children and youth. This week, Carey and David drill deeper into this stat with student ministry leaders Leslie Mack, Director of Content for Switch (6th-12th grade) at Life.Church, and Shane Sanchez, Inside Out (Senior High) Director at Gwinnett Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they offer clarity and direction to pastors who are struggling with next gen ministry in this difficult time.2020-08-2057 min
ChurchPulse Weekly021 | Kara Powell on Back to School Post-COVID and the Mental Health Challenges Kids are Facing During the CrisisSend us a textAs we enter into what is traditionally thought of as the "back-to-school" season, millions of young people are being forced to adapt to new systems and circumstances. To help us think about how to love and serve our youth in these challenging times, David and Carey are joined by Dr. Kara Powell, author and Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute. She shares a number of practical insights for reaching young people in a digital context and uncovering the mental health challenges many of them are facing.2020-08-1342 min
ChurchPulse Weekly020 | Jon Tyson on How He's Been Working Harder Than Ever Before During This Season, Data on Pastors Feeling Great Personal Discouragement and Burnout, and How to Do Successful Outreach DigitallySend us a textDavid and Carey are joined by Jon Tyson—author, pastor and church planter in New York City (and COVID survivor, along with his family). Latest ChurchPulse Weekly polls show pastors are feeling great personal discouragement and burnout. Jon echoes these sentiments mentioning he and his staff have been working harder than they ever have before. David, Carey and Jon look at the opportunity to continue reaching people online and how, in some ways, the pandemic is inspiring churches to take advantage of digital ministry opportunities that have been available for years. Jon also en...2020-08-0645 min
ChurchPulse Weekly019 | Facebook's Nona Jones on How Pastors' Egos Affect Their Decision to Go Online and Why Church Leaders are Addicted to Their FacilitiesSend us a textOnly 11% of leaders surveyed in the latest ChurchPulse Weekly poll report feeling "extremely well-equipped" to lead in this present moment. Most of us can relate to this sense of uncertainty. That's why this week, Carey and David are joined by Nona Jones, Director of Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook and co-pastor of Open Door Church in Florida, to discuss pastor egos, the dynamics of hybrid (in-person+digital) church and the ministry challenges and opportunities that are coming from back-to-school restrictions.2020-07-3045 min
ChurchPulse Weekly018 | Lysa TerKeurst on the Dangers of Digital Discipleship and How Leaders Can Be Appropriately Vulnerable in this Age of DisruptionSend us a textLysa TerKeurst, author, speaker, and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, is no stranger to trauma. In this interview, she shares the difference between privacy and secrecy and how leaders can be appropriately vulnerable with their audiences and teams. David Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof also discuss data on the mental and emotional impact of pastors during this season of disruption and offer tips on how (and with whom) to be vulnerable.2020-07-2343 min
Catalyst PodcastEpisode 565: David Kinnaman // Living in Exile: Capturing the Hearts and Minds of the Next GenerationIn this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Brad Lomenick sits down with author and researcher, David Kinnaman, for a conversation about how to live faithfully in exile. Listen is as David defines what it means to be an exile, describes the competing “gospels” of our current culture, how to create effective student environments, and how to prepare young people to be on mission with Jesus in the world. Keep up with David Kinnaman: Twitter: @DavidKinnaman The Barna Group2020-07-161h 15
ChurchPulse Weekly017 | How to Lead the Church in Racial Reconciliation with Derwin Gray and Darryn ScheskeSend us a textDavid Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof are joined this week by Darryn Scheske, founding senior pastor of Heartland Church, and Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina. As leaders of multicultural congregations, Derwin and Darryn share their insights on how to lead in a time when the world and the church are awakening to the need for racial justice. As Carey puts it, “Thirty years from now, the more important conversation is not, ‘How did you make it through COVID, but what did you do about racial reconciliation?’ I think that's how hi...2020-07-1659 min
ChurchPulse Weekly016 | How the Church Should Be Responding During Crisis, How COVID is Impacting Our Faith, and What the New Church Could Look Like with Scott SaulsSend us a textThis week on the podcast, David Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof are joined by Scott Sauls, author and senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Together, they discuss how the church can be countercultural for the common good in these chaotic times. And they emphasize the importance of committing to being discipled by Jesus towards humility, instead of allowing ourselves to be discipled by cable news and partisan politics. This episode also includes the latest ChurchPulse Weekly data, which reveals that many pastors expect COVID-related disruptions to get worse in the next week...2020-07-0957 min
ChurchPulse Weekly015 | Albert Tate and Nicole Martin on What Questions White Leaders Should be Asking, Acknowledging Fears Around Taking a Stand and How the Church Can Make a Difference, Part 2 of 2Send us a textThis week, we're sharing the second half of our conversation about racial justice and the church with Albert Tate and Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin. Albert Tate is the co-founder and lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Monrovia, California. And Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin is an author and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. They join hosts Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman in an honest discussion about questions white Christians should be asking, how supporting healthy change can help the church reach young people, and how the church can...2020-07-0248 min
ChurchPulse Weekly014 | Albert Tate and Nicole Martin on What White Leaders Don’t Understand About Racial Inequality and What Needs to Change to Bring About Real Reconciliation, Part 1 of 2Send us a textThis week, we take an honest look at the global awakening to racial justice that's happening all around us. Our latest ChurchPulse Weekly data has revealed that only 18% of pastors feel completely competent to lead in this moment, which is why two special guests will be sharing how church leaders can pursue the unity God has called us to. Albert Tate is the co-founder and lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Monrovia, California. And Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin is an author and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary...2020-06-2540 min
ChurchPulse Weekly013 | Levi and Jennie Lusko on the Complexity of Reopening 13 Locations, the Pushback They Took on Social Over Racial Reconciliation, and Talking About Justice with Your KidsSend us a textThis week, Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman are joined by Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife, Jennie. They helped pioneer Fresh Life Church—a multisite church with locations in Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Wyoming. Together, they discuss how the pandemic has impacted their marriage and ministry, how they’re addressing racial reconciliation at church and in their home, and what they’re doing to make new church members feel welcome in a world where people are digitally participating in churches they don’t live close to. This episode also unpacks the latest ChurchPulse Weekly d...2020-06-1849 min
ChurchPulse Weekly012 | Reopening Kids and Student Ministries During Coronavirus Pandemic with Frank and Jessica BealerSend us a textAfter exploring how the pandemic is affecting churches, this episode looks specifically at how the Coronavirus is impacting youth groups and children’s ministries. To do this, David Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof are joined by Frank and Jessica Bealer. Jessica has been leading children’s ministry for 19 years and Frank is the CEO of Phase Family Centers and Executive Director of Leadership Development at Orange. Together, they offer practical advice to leaders ministering to younger generations in this summer of disruption. They also discuss ChurchPulse Weekly data specific to this topic.2020-06-1144 min
ChurchPulse Weekly011 | Disruption vs Interruption: The Impact and Response to Reopening Churches with Adam Weber and Glenn Packiam Plus Data on Digital Church AttendanceSend us a textThis week, David Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof discuss the latest ChurchPulse Weekly data which includes information on the effects of digital church attendance. They're also joined by ministry leaders, Adam Weber and Glenn Packiam. Adam is founding pastor of Embrace, a multi-site church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Glenn is associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Adam and Glenn talk about the circumstances that influenced their decisions to reopen their physical church locations and how attendees responded. They also offer practical advice for church leaders who want...2020-06-0353 min
ChurchPulse Weekly010 | The Medical and Mental Health Impact of Re-Launching Physical GatheringsSend us a textThis episode features special guests Rich Villodas, Lead Pastor at New Life Fellowship in NY and Dr. John Fankhauser, CEO at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. They share practical advice on re-launching physical gatherings, the mental health impact of COVID-19, and the opportunity for a more deeply formed life during crisis. Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman also discuss the latest ChurchPulse Weekly data, including findings about how pastors view the regulations surrounding re-gathering.2020-05-2745 min
ChurchPulse Weekly009 | How to Create Healthy Rhythms in the Midst of Coronavirus with John Mark Comer and Tish Harrison WarrenSend us a textIn the midst of a chaotic and disruptive moment in history, it’s crucial for leaders to remember to care for their own souls. In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman discuss the latest ChurchPulse Weekly data and explore how leaders can institute healthy rhythms and practices in their own lives. They’re joined by John Mark Comer, author and pastor at Bridgetown Church, and Tish Harrison Warren, author and priest in the Anglican Church.2020-05-2057 min
ChurchPulse Weekly008 | New Data Surrounding How Churchgoers Feel About Reopening Plus Thom Rainer, Former CEO of LifeWay, and Pastor Myron Pierce of Mission ChurchSend us a textAs church leaders deliberate when and how to reopen for in-person services, it's important to consider the opinions of churchgoers. This week, Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman discuss surprising new data surrounding how churchgoers feel about reopening. They are joined by special guest Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers, and former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources and Pastor Myron Pierce of Mission Church in Omaha. Get Barna's digital report, Where Do We Go from Here?2020-05-1356 min
ChurchPulse Weekly007 | Mark Sayers on the Cultural and Personal Impact of COVID Plus Current Data on Church Attendance and GivingSend us a textAs we watch what's happening in the world around us, not enough leaders are asking, “What does God want to do inside us at this time?” This is a problem because, in many cases, personal renewal has to precede corporate change. This week, Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman discuss these topics with the help of special guest, Mark Sayers. They also look at the latest ChurchPulse Weekly data, which includes shifts in attendance and giving.2020-05-0653 min
ChurchPulse Weekly006 | Pastor Michael Todd, Jo Saxton and Skye Jethani on How Digital Church and Discipleship Can Be Both Valuable and Engaging Plus Data on How Churches are Preparing for the New NormalSend us a textNow that we’re starting to adjust to this new context, as church leaders, we have an opportunity to stop wondering how to do digital church and start exploring how to do it well. This week, Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman discuss topics key to digital discipleship, with the help of Michael Todd, Jo Saxton, and Skye Jethani. David and Carey also look at the newest ChurchPulse Weekly data, which includes insights into when pastors are planning to resume in-person services and how they're preparing for the new normal.2020-04-2950 min
ChurchPulse Weekly005 | How to Accurately Measure Online Church Attendance (and How to Measure What Matters)Send us a textAs leaders, we're always looking for ways to grow and improve. And in order to know how our churches are doing, we need to measure what matters. In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman discuss new metrics for the online church environment we're all living in, along with the data from this week's pastor poll. They're joined by Danielle Strickland and Kenny Jahng.2020-04-2251 min
ChurchPulse Weekly004 | Dr. Henry Cloud and Holly Wagner Explain the Mental and Emotional Impact of COVID-19 and How to Lead Through ItSend us a textThis week, hosts Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman are joined by Dr. Henry Cloud and Holly Wagner (of Oasis Church in Los Angeles, CA) as they discuss the recent ChurchPulse Weekly data and focus in on how church leaders can help their people navigate the mental and emotional health challenges that come with the current crisis.2020-04-1556 min
ChurchPulse Weekly003 | Pastors Jud Wilhite and Bianca Olthoff Share Best Ideas for Digital Easter During the Coronavirus PandemicSend us a textIn this time of crisis, it’s easy to slip into a pattern of reacting. Listen, as David Kinnaman and Carey Nieuwhof discuss how church leaders can continue to minister proactively in their communities — even in the midst of social distancing. They're joined by Jud Wilhite, bestselling author and senior pastor of Central Church, and Bianca Olthoff, co-pastor of The Father’s House Church, bestselling author and founder of In The Name of Love nonprofit organization. David and Carey also discuss the findings from this week's pastor poll, including how pastors are rapidly prepar...2020-04-0842 min
ChurchPulse Weekly002 | Ways That Church Leaders Can Leverage Social Media During the Current Crisis Plus How the Church Should Handle the First Digital EasterSend us a textOn the first weekend of non-physical gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic, most churches saw a drop in online attendance v. the former, in-person attendance, a big drop in giving, but morale and hope still run high. These are the first findings of the ChurchPulse Weekly assessment from over 500 US church leaders. Barna President, David Kinnaman, and Carey Nieuwhof explain those findings and more, and show you how you can get your church involved in the ChurchPulse Weekly for FREE. US and Canadian churches can participate in the surveys. The entire church has the...2020-04-0247 min
ChurchPulse Weekly001 | Attendance and Giving is Down, Morale and Hope is High: Early Church Trends During COVID-19Send us a textOn the first weekend of non-physical gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic, most churches saw a drop in online attendance v. the former, in-person attendance, a big drop in giving, but morale and hope still run high. These are the first findings of the ChurchPulse Weekly assessment from over 500 US church leaders. Barna President, David Kinnaman, and Carey Nieuwhof explain those findings and more, and show you how you can get your church involved in the ChurchPulse Weekly for FREE. US and Canadian churches can participate in the surveys. The entire church has the...2020-03-2644 min
ChurchPulse WeeklyIntroducing the ChurchPulse Weekly Podcast (and Tool Kit)Send us a textHow’s your church going to lead through crisis? The ChurchPulse Weekly podcast gives you unprecedented insights into how church leaders are navigating crisis, and a new set of digital tools to stay connected in real-time to the people in your church. Weekly results from the ChurchPulse Leader Check-in are delivered live in the podcast hosted by leadership author and podcaster, Carey Nieuwhof and Barna President, David Kinnaman. Each episode, Carey and David bring fresh updates, insights and interview other leading voices in church and ministry innovation.2020-03-1921 min
Albert Tate PodcastIn The Waiting Room With David Kinnaman - Albert Tate Podcast - Season 2
David Kinnaman, President
David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He 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 nearly one million individuals and overseen hundreds of U.S. and global research studies. He and his wife live in California with their three children.
To ask David to speak at your next conference, seminar, or event, click here. For a list of potential topics, see Ba...2019-12-1130 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastDavid Kinnaman: Living in a Digital Babylon (What You Need to Know)Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/357569-david-kinnaman-living-digital-babylon-need-know.html Barna president David Kinnaman says, “We’re becoming more post-Christian by a lot of measures." This week on our podcast, David shares why, even though our culture is becoming increasingly secular, he is optimistic about the faith of the next generation. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online! ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe...2019-08-2139 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastDavid Kinnaman: Living in a Digital Babylon (What You Need to Know)Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/357569-david-kinnaman-living-digital-babylon-need-know.html Barna president David Kinnaman says, “We’re becoming more post-Christian by a lot of measures." This week on our podcast, David shares why, even though our culture is becoming increasingly secular, he is optimistic about the faith of the next generation. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online! ChurchLeaders brings you the lates...2019-08-2139 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastDavid Kinnaman: Living in a Digital Babylon (What You Need to Know)Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/357569-david-kinnaman-living-digital-babylon-need-know.html Barna president David Kinnaman says, “We’re becoming more post-Christian by a lot of measures." This week on our podcast, David shares why, even though our culture is becoming increasingly secular, he is optimistic about the faith of the next generation. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iycvfoqhkk6saen2hsbjw6yuz24 Connect with ChurchLeaders Online! ChurchLeaders brings you the lates...2019-08-2139 min
The ProfileDavid Kinnaman: What our culture really thinks about Christianity // Ron Matsen: Remembering Chuck MisslerIt's a double-bill this week as Sam Hailes sits down with David Kinnaman and Ron Matsen.
David Kinnaman is a bestselling author and president of Barna - a research company working with churches and Christian organisations. According to David's research, many people's perception of Christianity is negative, with believers often being viewed as 'extremists' by wider culture. Although he believes the dominant culture, both in the US and UK could be described as 'spiritual Babylon', David is upbeat and explains why he's hopeful about the future of the Church.
Ron Matsen is the CEO of Koinonia Ho...2018-06-161h 11
Lead Forward PodcastLFP 7: David Kinnaman on discipleship strategies for reaching millennials.The challenges of Christian leadership change from generation to generation and season to season. Understanding the times and culture is crucial to developing the strategies necessary to reach people. David Kinnaman's research is providing us with some of that understanding. Kinnaman was a recent guest at the 2017 District Conference of the BC/Yukon District of the PAOC. Today's episode is a recording of his second session with the conference. Learn more about David Kinnaman's work with the Barna Research group at https://www.barna.com/2017-05-2946 minLead Forward PodcastLFP 6: David Kinnaman on being a Christian when society thinks you're irrelevant and extremePublic opinion of Christians and Christianity has changed over the years...and not for the better. The average person sees Christianity as irrelevant (at best) and extreme. This is the topic of David Kinnaman's newest book, Good Faith. Kinnaman was a recent guest at the 2017 District Conference of the BC/Yukon District of the PAOC. Today's episode is a recording of his first session with the conference. Learn more about David Kinnaman's work with the Barna Research group at https://www.barna.com/2017-05-1546 min
Home Front with Cynthia DavisDavid Kinnaman – Where Are We Headed Next? (pollster with Barna Group)Where are we headed next? Why are our children and grandchildren going off the deep end? Are we, as a society getting better or worse? Today we ask one of the world’s premiere pollsters, David Kinnaman of the Barna Group, where we are going next. President of the Barna Group, a private nonpartisan research company in California Has supervised interviews with more than 350,000 Americans on faith, politics, and society Frequently speaks on cultural change, young adults, leadership, and current trends David Kinnaman is the author of two books:UnChristian and You Lost Me
The post David Kinnaman...2014-03-2500 min
Escape Reality, Dive Into a Full Audiobook's FantasyunChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity...and Why it Matters Audiobook by David KinnamanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 221658
Title: unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity...and Why it Matters
Author: David Kinnaman, Gabe Lyons
Narrator: Lloyd James
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:30:00
Language: English
Release date: 02-15-08
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
In his Epistle, the Apostle Peter instructed us to give others good reason for the hope we have in Christ, but to do so with 'gentleness and respect.' Unfortunately, in the eyes of many non-Christians today, the church has done just the opposite. In Unchristian, David Kinnaman...2008-02-168h 30