Teach Our Children Well

Countless congregations of the Lord’s church have few, if any, children or young adults.

Where have all the children and young adults gone? When of age, they have moved away

to prestigious jobs, moved away to start a new life, or moved away for something different.

Sadly, when many move away for better opportunities or for more adventure, they also

move away from the church. Approximately 70% of our young people leave the New

Testament church by age 22 and many never come back.

There are no simple answers to the problem. Young people see legalism, harshness, lack of

support for the young, hypocrisy, and failure to listen in many congregations. As a result,

they vow to find something different from their “parent’s religion”.

Here are some solutions: Listen to our children and their complaints. If we are at fault,

admit our shortcomings and change our ways. Demonstrate our faith in action by loving

God, loving our members, and loving those on the outside. Include our young folks in

activities and allow them to work and serve in their local congregation. Teach our children

from an early age the Holy Scriptures. Encourage them through the trials and tribulations of

growing up. Trust them to do right based upon what we have taught them about God and

life. Love our children when they do right and love them when they mess up. Pray from

day 1 and forward for them and all aspects of their lives.

“And that from childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you

wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15).



Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis