Christianity has an image problem. Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world. But according to the latest research, something has gone wrong. Using descriptions like "hypocritical," "insensitive to others," and "judgmental," young Americans share an impression of Christians that’s nothing short of... unChristian.

Groundbreaking research into the perceptions of sixteen- to twenty-nine-year-olds reveals that Christians have taken several giant steps backward in one of their most important assignments. The surprising details of the study are presented with uncompromising honesty in unChristian. David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Group, was inspired to write this book when Gabe Lyons (of the Fermi Project) commissioned him to do extensive research on what young Americans think about Christianity. Lyons had a "gut-level sense that something was desperately wrong," and three years of research paints exactly that picture. Mosaics and Busters (the generations that include late teens to early 30-somethings) believe Christians are judgmental, anti-homosexual, hypocritical, too political, and sheltered. Rather than simply try to do a PR face-lift, Kinnaman looks at ways in which the church's activities actually may have been unchristian, and encourages a return to a more biblical Christianity, a faith that not only focuses on holiness but also loves, accepts and works to understand the world around it. Find out why these negative perceptions exist, learn how to reverse them in a Christlike manner, and discover practical examples of how Christians can positively contribute to culture.

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unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity... and Why it Matters Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world, but according to the latest research, something has gone wrong. It would be possible to get lost in the numbers here, but the authors use numerous illustrations from their research and life experiences, and include insights at the end of every chapter from Christian leaders like Charles Colson, John Stott, Brian McLaren and Jim Wallis. This is a wonderful, thoughtful book that conveys difficult truths in a spirit of humility. Every Christian should read this, and it will likely influence the church for years to come. UnChristian explains why these perceptions exist, describes how to reverse them in Christlike ways, and gives practical examples of how Christians can positively contribute to culture. USA UK Canada

Be the Change Your guide to freeing slaves and changing the world in other ways Zach Hunter is a fifteen-year-old abolitionist and activist, spending much of his time working to end slavery around the world. He's the student spokesperson for The Amazing Change Campaign, which is inspired by the film Amazing Grace. Last year he spoke to almost a half a million people and is educating and inspiring students everywhere to make a change in the world. He also founded Loose Change to Loosen Chains, a student run effort to help raise money to free slaves. Other than that, he's just your average, typical teenage guy. Modern-day slavery may be people working in brick kilns, rice mills, fishing villages, or brothels. In his book, Be the Change, Zach reveals the elements needed to make amazing changes in the world. In the end, he hopes others will find the thing they’re passionate about — and start making changes! USA UK Canada

Good to Great in God's Eyes: 10 Practices Great Christians Have in Common Are you tired of the status quo Christian life? Do you long for a spiritual breakthrough? Are you looking to go to the next level or get a fresh infusion of faith and spiritual passion? If you answered yes, then this book is for you. Great Christians live out their faith with purpose. Using Scripture, personal stories, and examples from Christians who left a lasting legacy, Chip Ingram offers practical steps for becoming great in all areas of life, including spiritual growth, family, relationships, and career. "The principles that my good friend Chip Ingram outlines in this book will inspire, encourage, and enable any sincere reader to maximize their God given potential for the glory of God and for the good of others. Only read this if you want your life to matter." — Tony Evans, PhD, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship; president, The Urban Alternative USA UK Canada

Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know — And Doesn't Stephen Prothero begins this valuable primer by noting that religious illiteracy is rampant in the United States, where most Americans, even Christians, cannot name even one of the four Gospels. Prothero does more than diagnose the problem; he traces its surprising historic roots ("in one of the great ironies of history, it was the nation's most fervent people of faith who steered Americans down the road to religious illiteracy") and prescribes concrete solutions that address religious education while preserving First Amendment boundaries about religion in the public square. Prothero also offers a dictionary of religious literacy and a quiz for readers to test their knowledge. This book is a must-read not only for educators, clergy and government officials, but for all adults in a culture where, as Prothero puts it, "faith without understanding is the standard" and "religious ignorance is bliss." USA UK Canada

Most people think the average teenager isn’t capable of much beyond hanging with their friends and wasting time. But Zach Hunter isn’t your average teenager. He's only fifteen, but he's working to end slavery in the world — and he's making changes that affect millions of people. Be the Change

We were designed to be great in God's eyes. Jim Collins's Good to Great became a bestselling business book because it studies the characteristics of great businesses. But should Christians want to become great in the eyes of the world? 10 Practices Great Christians Have in Common

Not so long ago religion was a personal matter that was seldom discussed in public. No longer. Today religion is everywhere, from books to movies to television to the internet to politics. Now religion is marketed and advertised like any other product or service. How did this happen? Shopping for God

Robert Beckford is the most widely recognised theologian in Britain today. His many controversial TV documentaries have attracted large audiences. His views on reparations for the slave trade are uncompromising. His opinions of contemporary black Christianity are challenging. Robert Beckford: Dread Theologian

A majority of all American Christians think that at least some non-Christian faiths can lead to eternal life. Indeed, among Christians who believe many religions can lead to eternal life, 80% name at least one non-Christian faith that can do so. Many Americans Say Other Religions Can Lead to Eternal Life