Appendix D - Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

First, Barna Group wishes to thank our partners at Lutheran Hour Ministries, including Ashley Bayless, Kurt Buchholz, Tony Cook and Jeff Craig-Meyer, as well as their team members who participated in pivotal early workshops based on this study’s findings.

We’re very grateful for the insights of our expert contributors: Jason Broge, Bianca Robinson Howard, David Meggers, Sandra Maria Van Opstal and Barbara Reaoch.

The research for this study was coordinated by Brooke Hempell and Traci Hochmuth, with foundational analysis by Susan Mettes and data verification by Pam Jacob. Alyce Youngblood wrote and edited the report, with direction from Roxanne Stone. Doug Brown proofread the manuscript. Chaz Russo designed the cover and infographics, and Annette Allen designed interior layout. Brenda Usery managed production. Jennifer Hamel and Mallory Holt coordinated as project managers.

Additional thanks for the support of our Barna colleagues: Amy Brands, Daniel Copeland, Bill Denzel, Aly Hawkins, Raven Hinson, Savannah Kimberlin, David Kinnaman, Steve McBeth, Jess Villa and Todd White.