Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
I owe the following people big-time:
The Barna Group team—Brad Abare, Grant England, Esther Fedorkevich, Katie Hahn, Lynn Hanacek, Pam Jacob, Jill Kinnaman, Elaina Perez, and Brandon Schulz. It’s a privilege to serve God together.
Bill and Lorraine Frey—This project would not have been possible without your generous support and prayers!
George and Nancy Barna—You make it look so easy! (It isn’t so simple, huh?) Thank you for being such great partners despite my slow learning curve.
Aly Hawkins—I look back on the day you offered to help with this project as one of the single biggest acts of grace God has given this book and my ministry. You took a heap of ideas and made them work! Thank you.
Baker Books—Especially Jack Kuhatschek. But not overlooking the significant contributions of Dwight Baker, Twila Bennett, Deonne Beron, Michael Cook, Trinity Graeser, Amanda Halash, Janet Kraima, David Lewis, Mary Suggs, Mary Wenger, and Mike Williams.
Contributors—Thanks for participating and sharing your ideas. I enjoy our friendship and partnership.
Special thanks—For reviewing copies of the manuscript and surveys, or offering other assistance along the way: Jamaica Abare, Todd Barlow, George Barna, Kate Bayless, Tom Beagan, Savannah Berry, Bob Buford, Scott Calgaro, Ed Carlson, Doug Colby, Eric and Jen Corbett, Jeff and Shari Culver, Bill Denzel, Kevin DeYoung, Lucas Dorward, the Drivel Crew, Rob Flanegin, Richard Flory, Mike Foster, Donna Freitas, Val and Terry Gorka, Carolyn Gorka, Bill Greig, Clint Jenkin, Stan John, Reggie Joiner, Katie Kuhatschek, Matt and Kate Kinnaman, Anna and Chris Kopka, Dale Kuehne, Michael Lindsay, Jason Locy, Gabe Lyons, Derek Melleby, Britt Merrick, Mike Metzger, Tasha Mitchell, Kara Powell, Rebecca Pratt, Mark Regnerus, Larry Reichardt, Mark Rodgers, John Seel, Eric Twisselmann, Gabe Watkins, and Glenn Williams. Thanks to each of you. None of you are responsible for my bad ideas or inept expression of them.
Mark Matlock—Thanks for all the help, particularly with Access, Alienation, Authority.
Michael DiMarco—I appreciate the great title, You Lost Me. (I have a catchy and clever one-liner for ya!)
Steve McBeth, Roger Thompson, Pete Richardson, and Kevin Small—You are incredible advisors in every detail, on this book and on the Barna Group business. Thank you.
My friends at Peet’s Coffee & Tea—Grateful for the fuel.
Gary and Marilyn Kinnaman—Thanks, Dad, for going through this book again and again. And thanks for your prayers, Mom. I love you both.
Emily, Annika, and Zack Kinnaman—Thanks for giving up so much of me to get this book done. I love you more than you can ever realize. Maybe someday you will find it helpful in your own faith journey. Or even your kids’ journeys.
Jill Kinnaman—Only you know how much this book cost. Thank you for sacrificing. I am amazed that God gave me a person as strong and humble as you. Let’s keep loving Jesus and serving his church together!