Description: In partnership with the Barna Group, a behavioral scientist conducts extensive research to understand why people today experience acute loneliness and what Christian communities can offer in response.
Brief description: Susan Mettes (MA, Duke University) is a behavioral scientist with extensive prior experience conducting research for faith-based organizations, including Barna Group, Thrivent Financial, and World Vision. She is an associate editor for Christianity Today magazine and has written dozens of articles for Christianity Today and other publications.