Acknowledgments
Every book is the product of assistance from numerous people. To those who participated in this project —including the more than 20,000 people who freely gave us their time and ideas as part of the interviewing process, and the faithful leaders who shared their ministry experiences —we thank you for your generosity and guidance. We hope this book reflects your insights in a manner worthy of your contribution.
Barna Group operates as a team devoted to fulfilling an important mission. This project could not have been birthed, nurtured, and completed without significant contributions from each team member. Those stalwarts include Pam Jacob, Traci Hochmuth, Clint Jenkin, Robert Jewe, Elaina Buffon, Aly Hawkins, Bill Denzel, Irene Castillo, Elaine Klautzsch, Brad Abare, Jill Kinnaman, and Roxanne Stone. Special thanks to Aly Hawkins for her editing and writing assistance on this project.
Thanks also to the great people at Tyndale House Publishers, including Doug Knox, Jan Long Harris, Karin Buursma, and Sarah Atkinson.
We both wish to acknowledge the love and support of our families. We are grateful for the patience, sacrifice, and encouragement we receive from our wives and children.