Reason #6: The church feels unfriendly to those who doubt
June 14th 2013 No comments yet
Even if they have grown up in church, young adults are apprehensive about letting on that they have doubts. Two of the most significant trends are not feeling able “to ask my most pressing life questions in church” (36 percent) and having “significant intellectual doubts about my faith” (23 percent) that they don’t feel comfortable addressing.
A young’n’s perspective
Along with being a place to worship, the church is intended to be a place of instruction and guidance. Why do young adults feel like …
Reason #5: They wrestle with the exclusive nature of Christianity
June 7th 2013 No comments yet
The culture young people are growing up in today is a grab bag of religions, lifestyles, and ethnicities. As a result, they are surrounded by a constant message of tolerance and open-mindedness. With this new focus of acceptance, there is an inevitable clashing of messages when the church does not embrace other religious viewpoints or lifestyles. 29 percent of young Christians felt “churches are afraid of the beliefs of other faiths.” More than one-fifth of young adults with a Christian upbringing …
Staff Summer Reading Recommendations
May 31st 2013 No comments yet
Whether you’re flying or riding in the car to your next vacation destination, reading is a great way to start your journey. Below are a few suggestions from our staff. You can read even more suggestions featured in the summer travel edition of Connection, available in the church and online soon.
The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson
Teresa Tebrinke recommends this book, in which Bruce Wilkinson gives biblical keys to achieving our dreams, revealing there’s nothing God can’t accomplish when we pursue the dreams He …
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