Something I Can Relate To

The following quotes are excerpts from a fairly good article, "Who Do You Think You Are? The global church needs to ground youth in their true, deepest identity." (Christianity Today, Feb. '09, p.19)

"About a year ago, Kenya exploded in post-election riots that resulted in a thousand deaths. Many of the killers were unemployed young people who were 'hanging out & feeling people were looking down on them'"

"Kenya's 'kids are frustrated that life is not working out.' When their options fail, so does their allegiance to Christian principles." 

"Barna Group research found that a majority of American youth raised in the church have left it by age 29. The issue for American Christians is...more about a rising generation whose commitment to Christ may not stand when shaken. And it doesn't take much to shake it before they abandon Christ for lesser loyalties." 

"Many young adults have gotten past questions of morality and now need answers from the church about Christian identity, how to follow their calling no matter the challenge, & how to have a positive impact on the world." 

"...it will take more than a program to develop a commitment to Christ. The church needs to reaffirm regularly in its teaching, preaching, & example that loyalty to God & identity in Christ leave all other allegiances in the dust."