Since joining Barna in 1995, David has overseen studies that have polled more than 350,000 individuals. He has designed and analyzed nearly 500 projects for a variety of clients, including the American Bible Society, Columbia House, Compassion, Easter Seals, Habitat for Humanity, Integrity Media, InterVarsity, NBC-Universal, the Salvation Army, Sony, Thomas Nelson, Prison Fellowship, World Vision, Zondervan and many others.

As a spokesperson for the firm’s research, his work has been quoted in major media outlets (such as USA Today, Fox News, CNN, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, and The Wall Street Journal). He is also in demand as a speaker about spiritual trends, teenagers and twentysomethings, and vocation and calling.

David and his wife, Jill, live in Ventura, California, with their three kids.

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