Research for this study, conducted in partnership with Alpha, is based on an online survey of 1,324 13–18-year-olds currently residing in the U.S., between March 5 and April 16, 2021. These respondents were recruited through their parents. A random sampling methodology was observed for parent recruitment. Quotas and minimal weighting were used to ensure data are representative of known Census ethnicity, gender, age and region. Error rate is plus or minus 2.8 percentage points at the 95-percent confidence level.
The Connected Generation research, conducted in partnership with World Vision, is based on online, representative public opinion surveys with 15,369 18–35-year-olds across 25 countries, including 2,000 18–35-year-olds from the U.S., between December 4, 2018 and February 15, 2019. See full details of sample distribution based on continent and country at theconnectedgeneration.com.
Panel of Leaders in Youth Ministry
Barna engaged a panel of leaders in youth ministry to share about their experiences and best practices. This particular panel is not intended to be representative of the Church at large, but of the experiences of practitioners in the space of youth ministry. As such, it features a variety of faith traditions through multiple voices affiliated with our research partners at Alpha. This group includes the following leaders, among others:
Jordan Whitmer, Founder / CEO, HowToLife Movement
Tom Miyashiro, CEO, Faith 2 Faith Ministries, Inc.
Christopher Leach, Director of Evangelical Charity, Archdiocese of Detroit
Santos Chaparro, High School Pastor, Vineyard Columbus
Graham Varnell, Alpha Minister, The Heights Church
Josh Jackaway, Pastor of Disciple-making and Youth, Serve Community Church
Keithen Schwahn, Pastor of Young People, Westside: A Jesus Church
Hollie Danis, Co-Founder, BeLoveDaughter Ministry
Hannah Gronowski Barnett, Founder & CEO of Generation Distinct, Author & Speaker, Generation Distinct
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