I posted this blog a few years ago but wanted to post it again to see if the reaction is any different. One of my professors from seminary wrote a blog post in which he said, "This generation
wants meat. They are tired of silly events that have a little Scripture thrown
in, or events where junk food is served up large and the Bible doesn't make the
menu". I really feel like he has a point. My question to you is, do you
agree with this statement? What are you looking for when you come to church on
Sunday morning or Wednesday nights? Are you looking to just come and hang out
or do you really want to be challenged?
In that same blog post Dr. Reid goes on
to say, "There is a younger generation of believers who are tired of
"do the minimum" Christianity. They want it straight, they want it
real, and they want it now. If you teach the Bible, and if the teens you teach
sense you genuiely love them and love Jesus, you can get right in their grills.
In fact, you must. If however they perceive you as a smart aleck, or you
stereotype them to the extreme, you will lose them. And you will never have a
chance with unchurched young
adults". I have a heart and a passion for students. I want to see them come to a complete
understanding of who Jesus is and what He did for them.
I am looking for feedback here. Feedback
from students and parents. If you took the time to read this, comment on it and
let me know what you think. If you think I am crazy, tell me. If you think that
I am on to something here and are willing to come along side of me as we look
to reach the students of Sumter, tell me! I want to hear from you!
That same professor just wrote a new book called "As
You Go: Creating a Missional Culture of Gospel-Centered
Students". I recently bought the book and will be blogging my thoughts on
it as I read it. I hope that it will sharpen me as a student pastor as I seek
to teach students how to live a life that is centered on the gospel.
