"In the work I do with The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada I encounter many church and organization leaders who are looking for thoughtful and data-rich responses to the challenges they face in their ministry. Renegotiating Faith provides all of that, along with the key element of hopefulness: the emphasis on developing an intergenerational church community, along with intentional mentoring practices, is good for all of us!"

Aileen Van Ginkel, Vice President, Ministry Services
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

"The data, stories and underlying themes contained in the Renegotiating Faith research are extremely important, not just for those of us who work directly among youth in Canada, but to anyone who cares about them. Growing up – making the transition to an emerging adult – is more difficult for youth today than it was even 20 years ago. Through this research, we hear from young adults themselves as they share their fears and hopes, and the reasons for significant decisions in their lives. One of the most concerning aspects of this research is what it reveals about young adults attitude toward faith and how easily they dismiss it. One of the most hopeful aspects of the research is what young adults are telling us will make a difference to them when it comes to faith. Young adults are not opposed to following Jesus, but there is much in this research for all of us in the Church to think about and put into action if we are going to help them along the way. I encourage every committed follower of Jesus to read this research, to pray through it and to reach out to the young people in their lives. It will make a difference."

Geri Rodman
President, InterVarsity

"As I connect with other ministry leaders, I continually hear us awakening to the same reality: the biggest issue facing the Church in Canada is our need to learn together how to effectively engage today's generation of young people with the gospel. The future of the Church depends on it. The future direction of Canada will be profoundly shaped by it. As we wrestle with this, Renegotiating Faith provides invaluable insight into what is happening in the lives of our young adults. Offering a depth of insight into the challenges and dynamics around emerging adulthood, it gives us an enhanced ability to empathize with young adults, come alongside them, and help them negotiate a seat at the table in Christian community as adults. We cannot underestimate the role of mentors in shaping the formations of faith in a young person's life. Parents, youth workers, pastors - I encourage anyone who works with and cares about youth to learn from this study. I have no doubt that they will be helped and encouraged as they prayerfully consider it's implications. May we come together as the Church across Canada to support a generation of young people who desperately need to experience deeply, as adults, how knowing Jesus changes everything."

Sean Cullen
National Director, Power to Change - Students

"The world of our Young Adults in Canada has seen significant, complex and far-reaching change in a very short period of time. How young adults engage faith has been of great concern to our church in Canada and to young adults, their parents, mentors and church communities. Renegotiating Faith is timely, helpful, and hopeful. It provides some helpful handles for dialogue with churches and young adults as we seek to bridge the seeming divide between a culture disinterested or resentful toward Christian faith, and the Church in Canada which has been confused, fearful and slow to act when it comes to redemptively engaging the world of Young Adults. Renegotiating Faith provides a sense of hope for ministry leaders, mentors and parents who will see signs of hope and particular practices that are not daunting but will make a tremendous difference in the lives of Young Adults. My hope is that it will light a fire underneath our feet to help the entire church in Canada actively venture into a seemingly foreign culture with magnificent good news!"

Dr. Brett Andrews
Director of People Development, Youth for Christ Canada

"Having an accurate picture of what's happening to the faith of a generation is an unmitigated gift to those of us called to help that faith grow. As a local church leader, these findings are also reminding us of the value in partnering with other organizations that are positioned close to our young adults in order that all of our influence might be multiplied. The faith of future generations will surely be brighter if we take seriously the discoveries in Renegotiating Faith."

Jeremy MacDonald
Orillia Campus Pastor and Director of Student Ministry, Connexus Church