You Found Me, Rick Richardson
You Found Me, Rick Richardson
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You Found Me
New Research on How Unchurched Nones, Millennials, and Irreligious Are Surprisingly Open to Christian Faith

Author: Rick Richardson, Ed Stetzer

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 7 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/28/2019


Synopsis

Many bemoan the decline of the church. We hear a steady stream of reports about how droves of people, especially younger generations, are abandoning Christianity. But new research shows that unchurched Americans are surprisingly more receptive and open to the Christian faith than is commonly assumed. Researcher and practitioner Rick Richardson unveils the findings of the Billy Graham Center Institute's groundbreaking studies on the unchurched.

A study of 2000 unchurched people across the country reveals that the unchurched are still remarkably open to faith conversations and the church. Even unchurched "nones" and millennials are quite receptive if they are approached in particular ways. In this book you will also find best practices from further research into the top ten percent of churches that most effectively reach the unchurched. People who were previously unchurched share what actually moved them to faith and Christian commitment. And the research shows that churches and organizations can be transformed to become places where conversion growth becomes the new normal. If people tell you "the sky is falling," don't believe them. In today's troubled world, unchurched and unbelieving people are newly receptive to hearing good news. You can lead the change that will help your church reach people—who then reach others.

About Rick Richardson

Rick Richardson is director of the Billy Graham Center Institute and its Church Evangelism Initiative, and professor of evangelism and leadership at Wheaton College Graduate School. He previously served as evangelism and discipleship pastor at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois, and was the evangelism champion who helped launch Willow Creek Community Church's first multisite campus. His books include Reimagining Evangelism and Evangelism Outside the Box.


Reviews

Goodreads review by George P. on August 15, 2019

When it comes to American churches, I have bad news, and I have good news. Bad news first: Most churches in America are plateaued or declining, and fewer Americans self-identify as Christians. If you’re a pastor or church leader, you probably don’t need me to tell you these things, since the majority......more

Goodreads review by Mark on April 09, 2025

For Ryan Cable Application Report Chapter 1: Introduction: The Challenges Congregations Face in America - Presentation of problems within the church and sobering facts about how the church is declining due to a lack of evangelism. - The church and its leaders are feeling discouraged. - Speaks on recovering......more

Goodreads review by Fred on February 12, 2022

There are so many good things to say about Rick Richardson's book about sharing the good news of Jesus with people today, in what seems like a resistant culture. First, it is encouraging and immensely practical. Richardson shares his research into the attitudes of millennials, irreligious and former......more

Goodreads review by Annie on January 11, 2021

For the church, for the individual, this book is an encouragement and practical help in being faithful to our Christian call to invite and welcome others into the church - energetically, thoughtfully, and with great trust in the Holy Spirit! This is one of those books (maybe one of those topics), wh......more

Goodreads review by Dick on December 21, 2020

Rick Richardson is a professor of evangelism at Wheaton College and the director of the Billy Graham Center Research Institute. He is Anglican, has a PhD from Trinity, and gained years of experience as a campus minister. His book, “You Found Me”, should absolutely motivate those of us in leadership......more