In their book The Great Dechurching, Jim Davis and Michael Graham reveal that "Belonging (or lack thereof) is the primary pain point many dechurched feel." Their research demonstrates what you already see in your ministries: young people ages 13-30 are the most vulnerable to dechurching, with a particular point of vulnerability from ages 13-18 with the transition to adulthood. But here's the good news: "Of all the things people said would make them return, [belonging] is the greatest felt need."
The question for youth workers is this: how do we create genuine belonging in our ministries, such that youth never have to go through the pain of dechurching?
Join us on November 9 at 1 PM CST for a webinar about how the gospel helps youth ministers welcome teenagers into warm, Christ-centered community. You'll hear from seasoned youth ministers about what works and what does not in the quest to create a sense of belonging for students in their churches.
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