In the face of the Coronavirus pandemic and in order to quiet our hearts in the goodness of the Lord, I encourage you to skip the “Happy Birthday” and “Jailhouse Rock,” and instead, quote Psalm 23 each time you wash your hands.
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In the face of such discouraging news, how important is it for families to cling to the Good News!
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The older generation can have the needed influence on the spiritual state of young people today. Family Worship and Family Ministry within the Church create opportunities for older adults to pass their faith to the next generation, leaving a legacy of faith.
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Competition is one of the heart-breaking realities in youth ministry today. Youth ministries are tempted to compete with other youth ministries. Comparisons are made between churches, examining the personality and popularity of the leaders, the size of attendance, and even the effectiveness of outreach. Which church is growing the fastest? Which youth group takes the most mission trips? Which youth minister is the best preacher? Youth ministers and youth leaders feel the pull of this competition and may even find themselves competing. And this is heart-breaking.
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Proclaiming the Gospel to children and teenagers today is a journey of discipleship that includes the entire church family. It is a partnership between parents, families, church members, ministers, leaders, and pastors. On one level or another, at one time or another, everyone in the church is invited to be involved. It is a multidimensional, multigenerational, church-wide ministry. The home and the church come together for this common purpose.
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Today’s teenagers face a never-ending onslaught of counterfeit gods competing for their hearts.
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