"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Monday, February 11, 2013

10 Reasons Kids Leave Church

"In our effort to be “like them” we’ve become less of who we actually are........... Let’s just be honest, most of our churches are sending youth into the world embarrassingly ignorant of our faith.  How could we not? We’ve jettisoned catechesis, sold them on “deeds not creeds” and encouraged them to start the quest to find “God’s plan for their life”.  Yes, I know your church has a “What we believe” page, but is that actually being taught and reinforced from the pulpit? I’ve met evangelical church leaders (“Pastors”) who didn’t know the difference between justification and sanctification.  I’ve met megachurch board members who didn’t understand the atonement.  When we chose leaders based upon their ability to draw and lead rather than to accurately teach the faith? Well, we don’t teach the faith. Surprised?"

(Mark Solas. Top 10 Reasons Our Kids Leave Church)

http://marc5solas.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/top-10-reasons-our-kids-leave-church/

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