Is it a lost cause?
Book Description
In a world where Christian values no longer shape the dominant cultural narrative, raising children with deep faith and moral integrity has become an increasingly complex challenge. Marva J. Dawn addresses this pressing concern head-on, offering both honest assessment and hopeful guidance for those committed to nurturing young people in their spiritual development.
Drawing from three decades of hands-on experience with youth, Dawn examines the unique obstacles facing today's congregations, pastors, youth leaders, and parents. She invites readers to confront difficult questions about the current state of youth ministry and Christian formation, while refusing to accept defeat in the face of cultural shifts.
Rather than simply diagnosing problems, Dawn provides a constructive path forward. She demonstrates how faith communities can become sources of moral authority, genuine motivation, transformative love, healing presence, authentic hope, and spiritual home for young people searching for meaning and belonging. Her approach emphasizes the possibility of raising children who embody their faith through their actions, words, thoughts, and character.
The book combines realistic acknowledgment of contemporary challenges with practical strategies for effective Christian formation. Dawn's extensive experience working with young people informs her specific recommendations for creating environments where faith can take root and flourish, even in an increasingly secular society.
This resource speaks to anyone invested in the spiritual development of the next generation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Christianity
📄 Length: 256 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church work with children
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Christian education of children
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Practice conscious parenting
- ✓ Explore Christian life
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
