Manifesto of the Future Church | David Kinnaman

Is a spiritual resurgence really happening or are we just seeing isolated moments?

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham sits down with David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group, to talk about what Barna’s latest research is revealing about faith, church attendance, and spiritual openness in America.

David shares why younger generations, especially Gen Z, may be showing more openness to Jesus than many leaders expected, why that openness does not always translate into comfort with traditional church structures, and what it means for ministries trying to reach the next generation. Together, Trent and David unpack the opportunities and challenges facing church leaders today, from discipleship and mentorship to intergenerational ministry and creating environments where people can truly be known.

This conversation is both encouraging and clarifying for leaders asking a critical question: is the Church prepared for what may be coming next?



Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:06 Live from the Dunham+Company Summit
02:52 Is a spiritual resurgence happening?
08:42 Gen Z, Jesus, and the future church
12:07 Is the church ready for this moment?
19:10 Why mentorship and healthy leadership matter
26:29 The church’s opportunity with the next generation
33:55 Outro