Ch.1

I read the first few chapters a few months ago and then went back and skimmed super fast again tonight before posting.

I'm really surprised by a lot of the statistics. The fact that about 2/3's of teens talk about their faith with their friends and etc. but yet their faith is skin deep and it fades like it wasn't even there. After reading the chapter I think that they have a lot of religion without a connection/relationship. They seem to cover the field (teens) with exposure to religion but there isn't a life change.

I know we talk about a parent's faith can't get them into heaven, they must make their own choice.

This exposure they are getting to their teens without conviction/change gets me thinking about my thoughts about teens at our church/community. I guess I think about it frequently that all we have to do is get them in the door. I think that way because I know God is here at our church and with those in our church, and I trust those in leadership and in positions in ministry that they are being led by God. When they are being faithful to His calling, lives are changed. I know we must go outside the walls of the church but I feel I can/will influence teens the most at church because our teens will be the ones that influence their generation. I can teach, be and example, and lead those in our church to help influence those around them.

I hope that made sense because I am tired, both the kids are crying, and the TV is really loud.