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New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World Can Make an Impact

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the third volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The third volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Can Make an Impact," explores how teens weigh global concerns and their motivation to address injustice (that is, unfair or undeserved treatment of others). The study also assesses how teens' connection to Jesus and the Bible relates to their desire to make a positive impact in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The third volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Can Make an Impact," explores how teens weigh global concerns and their motivation to address injustice (that is, unfair or undeserved treatment of others).
  • The study also assesses how teens' connection to Jesus and the Bible relates to their desire to make a positive impact in the world.
  • The survey was sent to a cross section of teens, nationally representative of each country, regardless of their faith background or leaning.
  • "It is encouraging that the majority of global teens is motivated to address injustice in the world and believes that their generation can make a positive impact," said David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group.

New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World View the Bible

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the second volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The second volume, titled "How Teens Around the World View the Bible," reveals teens' opinions of the Bible and how interested teens are in learning more about the Bible. It explores how this generation engages with and applies scripture to their lives, and how it impacts those who read it.

Key Points: 
  • The second volume, titled "How Teens Around the World View the Bible," reveals teens' opinions of the Bible and how interested teens are in learning more about the Bible.
  • Three-fifths of teens around the world (59%) say there is a Christian Bible in their home.
  • However, 22% of teens who own or read the Bible say they don't fully understand the Bible while reading it.
  • Many Bible-engaged teens have had a parent or guardian (56%) or pastor, priest, or minister (54%) teach them how to read and study the Bible.

New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the first volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The first volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus," explores teens' perceptions of and affections for Jesus.

Key Points: 
  • The first volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus," explores teens' perceptions of and affections for Jesus.
  • "This study is intended to help us listen to teens today,"said David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group.
  • Nearly half of teens overall (47%) believe Jesus was crucified, while one-third of all teens (33%) says Jesus rose again.
  • Overall, two-fifths of global teens (38%) are very motivated to continue learning about Jesus, and another one-fifth (21%) are somewhat motivated to do so.