Barna says the postmodern generation (he refers to them as Mosaics) is comprised of non-linear thinkers, who cut and paste their beliefs and values from a variety of sources, and that theyre very comfortable with contradictions.

Barna says society has taught Mosaics to think in a different way through fast-edit videos, constant computer use and easy-access video games. In addition, 91 percent of all Mosaics, compared to 51 percent of all adults, use the Internet, where they absorb information and build relationships.

Weve taught them, You dont have to connect the dots the way your parents did, Barna says. What you have to do is just react to whatever you see out there, and as long as it feels good, as long as it makes sense, thats good enough.

Barnas research on the postmodern Mosaics is compiled in the book, Real Teens: A Contemporary Snapshot of Youth Culture (Regal Books, 2001).

Here are some other resources to help you in the battle for postmoderns:

The NET
This resource from the North American Mission Board (NAMB) is designed to equip Christians to effectively share their faith with postmoderns in a manner that is conversational and culturally relevant. The Net focuses on sharing the gospel through a Christians personal testimony or story. With The Net, minimal scripture memorization is required, because the presentation is driven by ones personal testimony. To order call 800-448-8032 or visit your local Lifeway Christian Store.

E-ssentials for the On Mission Church
E-ssentials is a collection of fast-paced, intriguing video clips from NAMB designed to be dropped in to a worship service. To subscribe visit www.essentials.tv or call 800-634-2462.

The Nehemiah Project
The Nehemiah Project is a cooperative intern strategy that links Southern Baptist churches, associations, state conventions, training institutions and the North American Mission Board to intentionally prepare church planters to start healthy, reproducing churches. Many of the churches in the Nehemiah project are geared toward postmoderns. http://www.namb.net/cp/recruitment/nehemiah.asp

Ultimate PowerPoint
A site for pre-packaged PowerPoint backgrounds. http://www.ultimatepowerpoint.com/

The Challenge of Postmodernism
Edited by David S. Dockery (Baker, 2001)
Mostly academic, but the chapter on evangelism in the postmodern world by James Emery White is well worth checking out.

More Ready Than You Realize: Evangelism as Dance in the Postmodern Matrix
By Brian D. McLaren (Zondervan 2002)
A new look at evangelism in the postmodern culture. Includes actual email exchanges between the author and a postmodern seeker.

In Search of Authentic Faith: How Emerging Generations Are Transforming the Church
By Steve Rabey (Waterbrook, 2001)
A good introductory look at the emerging church in North America.

Postmodern Times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture
By Gene Edward Veith, Jr. (Crossway, 1994)
A good starter book for understanding postmoderns.

The Purpose Driven Church
By Rick Warren (Zondervan, 1995)
One of the most influential books of the last decade, The Purpose Driven Church gives insight into how to structure a church to help postmoderns through the process of discipleship.

The Crossroads Project
The Crossroads Project is a ministry of Xenos Christian Fellowship that seeks to help the church explain and defend the Christian message in todays culture. Read through articles on postmodernism, apologetics, evangelism and much more. You can also read the Xenos Online Journal, a forum for research and practical insight to help witnessing Christians understand their faith and communicate it effectively. www.crossrds.org/

TheOoze Community
TheOoze.com is a website anyone can visit to gain information and experiences surrounding life and ministry in our postmodern culture. As a part of TheOoze Community, receive free email, communicate in real-time with My Messenger, post and read messages on the numerous message boards and more. You also have access to many articles on topics such as faith, culture and ministry. www.theooze.com

Next-Wave.org
Next-Wave.org is a monthly magazine dedicated to bringing together Christians from all walks of life who want to reach out to people of the postmodern culture. Its a place where any person, pastor, church leader or church planter can contribute and discuss the nature of ministry, faith and leadership in the 21st Century. www.next-wave.org

Terra Nova Project
The Terra Nova Project is based on the emergence of leaders within the church and other non-profit organizations that seek to tell the story of Christ through unconventional means. Read and post articles and take part in the discussion board. www.youngleader.org/

LeonardSweet.com
This site has many of the preacher/authors articles and recent writings, favorite links and information on how to purchase his audio and video projects and his books. Sweet is a futurist whos written extensively on postmoderns. www.leonardsweet.com

Graceland
Graceland is a ministry of Santa Cruz Bible Church designed to bring the ancient truths of the Christian faith to a postmodern world. Explore how this postmodern church reaches out to their community and how it fits within Santa Cruz Bible Church. www.santacruzbible.org/graceland/

The Highway Community
This postmodern church meets in Mountain View, California. The Highway Community website offers music and video downloads and worship song chord charts. www.highway.org/