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Growing Kentucky’s Churches From the Outside In
David Kinnaman
The Barna Group, Ltd. 2004
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the “window” you look through determines your conclusions
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Windows to the Unchurched World
Church background Religious commitment Theological views Views about the Bible Spiritual engagement
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Windows to the Unchurched World
Church background– 81% are de-churched – 43% were churched in last 5 years– 42% previously Baptist
Religious commitment Theological views Views about the Bible Spiritual engagement
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Windows to the Unchurched World
Church background Religious commitment
– 82% identify as Christian– 67% have made commitment to Christ– 30% are born again Christians– 2 in 3 say they will go to Heaven when the die
Theological views Views about the Bible Spiritual engagement
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KY’s “Christianized" Unchurched
82%
13%4%
67%
30%33%
17%
39%
13%
54%
self-identifiedChristian
atheist/agnostic other faith madecommitment to
Christ
born againChristian
KY unchurched US unchurched
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Windows to the Unchurched World
Church background Religious commitment Theological views
– More likely than U.S. unchurched average to embrace biblical beliefs
– But syncretism (faith blending) still rampant
Views about the Bible Spiritual engagement
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Windows to the Unchurched World
Church background Religious commitment Theological views Views about the Bible
– 90% own a Bible; 59% believe the Bible is inspired, has no errors (U.S. avg: 39%)
Spiritual engagement
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Windows to the Unchurched World
Church background Religious commitment Theological views Views about the Bible Spiritual engagement (last month)
– Prayed – 85%– read the Bible – 45%– visited website for worship experience – 8%– Attended house church – 7%
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Who Are the Unchurched?
How they think of themselves– Moral – 87%– Satisfied with life – 70%
BUT…– Stressed out – 48%– Looking for a few good friends – 45%– Needs – health, finances, career, parenting,
relationships– 8% make decisions based upon biblical
principles
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Who Are the Unchurched?
Demographics– Compared to churchgoers, the unchurched are
younger, more educated, politically moderate, less married
– But diverse!– Less likely to participate in community– High number of divorcees (37%)
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Who Are the Unchurched?
Why they avoid churches– 1 in 2 - lack of relevance
• No time, nothing there, not sure, lazy, just don’t go
– 1 in 11 - cannot attend; health or transportation– 1 in 16 - church not necessary– 1 in 16 - beliefs are different– 1 in 17 - bad experiences– 1 in 17 - in transition, looking for church– 1 in 17 - don’t like churchgoers– 1 in 20 - family conflicts
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Bottomline
The unchurched are a diverse audience who require diverse means of connection
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Common Misconceptions
Perceptions of Christianity– Indifference, punctuated by ambivalence– Indifference most common among young adults– Gap: churchgoers feel more genuine than
perceived
Reactions to Southern Baptist “brand”– “just” 22% have specific concerns about SBC
Referring to the unchurched
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What to Call the Unchurched
11%18%20%20%
53%54%56%
inquirer explorer seeker non-Christian
lost prodigal non-believer
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What They Want in a Church
Dimension Option %
Church size 100 or fewer 52%
300+ 10%
Music style Hymns 41%
Contemporary 17%
Accompaniment Choir/organ 36%
Worship leader/band 21%
Service style Formal 37%
Informal 21%
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What They Want in a Church
Dimension Option %
Participation High – throughout service 47%
Low – watch leaders 19%
What about kids? Services with kids 49%
Without kids 20%
Congregational response
Raise hands, applaud, etc. 36%
Reserved and orderly 30%
Sermon Addresses issues, concerns 40%
Studying specific book 22%
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Five Challenges Facing KBC
55%
32% 34%39%
born again unchurched
KY adults US adults
1. Comparatively high unchurched rate
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Five Challenges Facing KBC
1. Comparatively high unchurched rate
2. “Recycled” Christians
3. “Recycled” Baptists
4. A new world emerges – generational shifts among Busters and Mosaics (under 40)
5. The paradox of reaching the never churched
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Conclusions
Affirmation of conventional wisdom– Be there at point and time of need– Your church’s vision matters– Your context matters– Partner with other churches – Evaluate how welcoming and genuine you are– Carefully train your laity– Teach at multiple levels, to various audiences
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What It Means for Your Ministry
Renewed focus on discipleship Developing evaluation process and
customized spiritual development tracks Socratic evangelism Child evangelism New models
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Growing Kentucky’s Churches From the Outside In
David Kinnaman
The Barna Group, Ltd. 2004
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What They Want in a Church
Dimension Option %
Emphasis of church
Leading people to Christ 33%
Teaching the Bible 26%
Serving the needy 20%
Friendships among believers 10%
Entry Points Worship service 43%
Events 20%
Community outreach 8%
Sunday school 7%
Pastoral class 7%
Home group 4%