Raising Teens in an Almost Christian World: A Parent's Guide - Softcover

Kirk, Rev Dietrich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1937734021 ISBN 13: 9781937734022

Publisher: Center for Youth Ministry Training, 2012

Synopsis

Parents are the greatest influence on teenage faith.

Developed as a companion to Kenda Creasy Dean's Almost Christian - Christianity Today's 2011 Book of the Year - this resource summarizes Dean's response to the National Study on Youth and Religion and offers readers a chance to reflect on how the church and parents can address the findings of the study with their own children.

Raising Teenagers in an Almost Christian World is perfect for small group studies, classes, or parents at home.

Lesson topics include:

• Becoming Christian-ish
• Faith that Bears Fruit
• Passing on the Faith
• Testify by Word and Action
• Transformation through Disorientation
• Hope for Tomorrow

Each lesson is followed with four practical resources to help parents address each week?s topic in their own family in a variety of ways:

• Conversation Starters
• Tradition Builders
• Disorienting Dilemmas
• Experiencing Together

In a world where the church and parents are having a difficult time passing on the Christian faith to young people, we pray this study will encourage families to embark on journeys to know and love God.

About this title

About the Author:

Dietrich "Deech" Kirk has been in youth ministry for nearly two decades. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Youth Ministry Training. As a United Methodist Deacon, he continues to serve as one of Brentwood's assoicate ministers. He is one of the co-authors of Now What? Next Steps in Your New Life with Christ. Additionally, he is a regularly author and contributor for Barefoot Ministries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Center for Youth Ministry Training
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1937734021
• ISBN 13: 9781937734022
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 82