David Kinnaman writes the following in his book You Lost Me:
"Overall, knowledge of Scripture, doctrine, and church history is poor among most Christians, not just young adult believers. But the cultural pressures faced uniquely by Mosaics [born in 1984 through 2002] make holding on to Christian faith a difficult undertaking--if their faith is shallow, how can it survive? Are their theological views and commitment to Christ deep enough? Will this be a generation to be reckoned with or one that pushes their convictions to the sidelines? How much will cultural accommodation and acclimation define their faith? Will they capitulate to faith-killing cultural norms?
The next generation is caught between two-possible destinies--one moored by the power and depth of the Jesus-centered gospel and one anchored to a cheap, Americanized version of the historic faith that will snap at the slightest puff of wind. Without a clear path to pursue the true gospel, millions of young Christians will look back on their twentysomething years as a series of lost opportunities for Christ."
I've gotta admit, this excerpt has got me excited about teaching on Sunday evenings. There is so much kingdom potential in a generation devoted to and seeking Christ. What will God do?
