Title

Building a Church That Retains its Young Adults

Authors

Barry Gane, Avondale College of Higher EducationFollow

Author Faculty (Discipline)

Theology

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2014

Book

Youth speak: The church listens pp. 11-26

ISBN

9781577560999

Embargo Period

8-28-2014

ANZSRC / FoR Code

220401 Christian Studies (incl. Biblical Studies and Church History)

Avondale Research Centre

Scripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre

Reportable Items (HERDC/ERA)

B1

Peer Review

Before publication

Abstract

The church has been hemorrhaging at an alarming rate for decades. Over 50% of the church’s young people sever connection in their teens. What does the church currently do that youth tell us keeps them in the church? What should we do that at the moment we are not that would make the prospects of staying more desirable. The role of the family is crucial. The impact of youth ministry should never be underestimated. Involving young people in service and the mission of the church has lasting effect. All this needs to be built on a maturing relationship with Jesus.

Comments

Due to copyright restrictions this book chapter is unavailable for download.

This book may be accessed from the publisher here.

Staff and students of Avondale College may access Youth Speak from the Avondale College Library (259.23 H14).

Recommended Citation

Gane, B. (2014). Building a church that retains its young adults. In K. Hall & S. J. Kidder (Eds.), Youth speak: The church listens (pp. 11-26). Lincoln, NE: AdventSource