Parents are the Key
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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Just saw this new article/study on Baptist Press about the influence of churches can have on the next generation - sounds like parents are a big part of the key. Of course, being in youth ministry, you knew that already. Here's a clip:
Parents and churches together can help their teenagers decide to stay in church as young adults, new research from LifeWay Christian Resources indicates.To read about the 4 ways, follow the link above.
Despite appearances, teens do want guidance when it comes to the decisions they face in everyday life, and parents and churches who meet those needs make it more likely those teens will stay in church as young adults, according to the survey of more than 1,000 adults ages 18-30. LifeWay Research conducted the survey in April and May 2007.
While the study revealed that 70 percent of young adults ages 23 to 30 stopped attending church regularly for at least a year between 18 and 22, it also indicated several tangible ways parents and churches could make them more likely to stay in church.
JG
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