Why youth leave the church – and what can be done (with Kara Powell)
American youth who grew up in Christian families are leaving the church at a massive pace. Curtis talks with Kara Powell, executive director of The Fuller Youth Institute, about the complex reasons for this trend – and what can be done. They discuss why any understanding of the causes – and therefore the necessary response – must include parents and churches doing the hard work of self-examination and self-transformation.
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Kara’s Ten x 10 Initiative that seeks to combine efforts to reach the next generation
For resources on preventing and responding to suspected abuse in youth ministry, see GRACE (Godly Responses to Abuse in Christian Environments).
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Interesting conversation and subject. Am I wrong that I did not hear “LGBTQ” uttered once during the podcast? It seems like the problem with “listening to young people” is that this subject will inevitably come up. When it does and they are told winsomely “well the Bible clearly says…” and they find there is no accommodation for gay believers, the listening exercise backfires and people head for the doors.