Description: Drawing from groundbreaking research and never-before-released data, president of Barna Group and former executive director of Youth Specialties reveal why the church is still necessary and perfectly equipped to meet young people's deepest desires, offering five surprising practices with the power to cultivate resilient faith in the next generation.
Brief description: Mark Matlock is Senior Fellow at Barna and a facilitator of innovation and impact. As the founder of WisdomWorks, he has been a consultant for many national and international faith-based organizations, helping them adapt to changing times by turning data and research into strategy and action. Having guided many projects with Barna, Mark's research provides insights into understanding younger generations, cultivating resilient disciples, and knowing the pulse of your city. Mark most recently coauthored Faith for Exiles with David Kinnaman and is currently working on Emotionally Healthy Discipleship for teens with Pete Scazzero.