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An interesting article put out by Summit ministries presented some concerning data on how well kids from Christian homes hold to their faith. Research indicates that “…only 1% of early teens, ages 13–14, hold a consistent biblical worldview" and “…many of these students are walking away from Christianity because they do not believe it tells the truth about reality.” Worst of all, the article notes, “…64% of youth leave the church after high school.” 

This article cited the same verses that I presented here at First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden when they invited us to do our GCS Sunday last May. Dueteronomy 6:6-9:

"“These words . . . are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

Here at Grace, we truly love the opportunity we have to speak truth into your children and lay a foundation that affords them the opportunity to see the truth of God's Word in their academics. However, it is critical that the efforts at school are followed up by training in the home and in church. Our kids are bound to have questions as they grow in their faith, and it is so impactful when they get to have these conversations at home, as well as at school. I also realize that as our kids get older, they can ask questions about things where we as parents can feel out of our depth. I wanted to provide you the link to the full article at their website as it is a timely reminder for us. It is less than a 7 minute read, and has some recommended resources that you can use in your home to help strengthen the faith of your student(s). 

Summit Article: When Your Kids Ask Why: Everyday Apologetics for Parents