Feb
12
Written by:
Pastor Lynae
2/12/2009 4:06 PM
“Statistics from Search Institute reveal that mom and dad are the top influencers in the faith development of children, yet further data depicts a more alarming reality. While mom and dad are the top influencers in the faith development of children, only 12 percent of churched youth have ever talked with their mom about faith, only 5 percent of churched youth have talked with their dad about faith and only 9 percent of churched youth have experienced either family devotions, prayer or Bible reading in the home. And these statistics are from churched families.” – Excerpt from “Take it Home” Author Mark Holmen.
Mom & Dad are 2 to 3 times more influential than any church program in passing on a lifelong faith to their children, but many would say they just do not know how. That they don’t feel equipped to put Christ at the center of their busy lives.
How do you respond to that?
How should the church respond to that?
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