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Critique of Modern Youth MinistryWhy are the young people leaving the church? Maybe because we are trying to entertain them instead of make them mature Christian adults. Look Inside the Book or Listen on Audible* Today, everybody seems to be trying desperately to reach out to young people in the church, even as they increasingly flee from it. This is largely because the church today does not expect what it ought to from children or their parents, and this can be attributed, at least

Why are the young people leaving the church? Maybe because we are trying to entertain them instead of make them mature Christian adults.

Look Inside the Book or Listen on Audible*

Today, everybody seems to be trying desperately to reach out to young people in the church, even as they increasingly flee from it. This is largely because the church today does not expect what it ought to from children or their parents, and this can be attributed, at least in part, to a flawed concept of youth ministry. This need not, and should not, be so.

Brief but striking, this booklet by Dr. Chris Schlect traces the historical origins of present-day youth ministry and sifts through the people and ideas that contributed to its development. It also provides an honest, biblical starting place for discussing the nature and purpose of youth ministry. Above all, the intent of this booklet is to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.

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What People Are Saying:

"This was a surprising gem. If you take his thesis on generational interaction and run with it, this applies to many, many things more than just youth ministry. Succinct and important." -Christopher

"Takes about 15 minutes to read and it's straight to the point. Fathers and mothers are wholly responsible for bringing up children in godliness. If youth groups act as a surrogate we have gone terribly wrong." -Aaron

Dr. Christopher Schlect, PhD in history, is a fellow of history and director of the graduate program in Classical and Christian Studies at New Saint Andrews College. He has also taught introductory and advanced courses in US history and Ancient Rome at Washington State University.  He is the author of The Christian Worldview and Apologetics and an official history of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches. He is also a teaching elder at Trinity Reformed Church in Moscow, Idaho. He and his wife, Brenda, have five children and one grandchild. 

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AUTHOR: Christopher Schlect

PAGE COUNT: 28 pages

SIZE: 5.50x8.50

ISBN 10: 188576703X

ISBN-13: 9781885767035

PUB. DATE: June 1, 1995

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Only Orthodoxy Will Lead to Orthopraxy and Orthopathy
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This book authored by David Croteau is truly an enjoyable yet at the same time a convicting read. Even though it was written about 10 years ago, the principles of interpretation advocated by him to deal with the "mistaken and misleading legends" are timeless. Out of the 40 legends, I have encountered at least half of them in the local church, writings and even seminary especially issues pertaining to salvation, Christian living and women's adornment. The main takeaway is this: Just as there are three things that matter in property: "Location, Location, Location", similarly the three main things that matter in interpretation of the Word is: "Context, Greek, and Background Information", or even simpler: "Context, Context, Context". David Croteau has demonstrated in his 40 legends the utmost importance of context in correctly interpreting a particular passage which was unfortunately taken out of context. The interpretation can further be handled even more accurately by taking into account the Greek language and the socio-historical background behind the text. In fact, I have been focusing on these three elements in my hermeneutical approach whenever I come across passages which I need more understanding. I don't know Greek; but with the many useful online Greek tools nowadays, I can always do a word study which more or less balances my lacking of Greek knowledge. Also, the study of socio-historical background is extremely illuminating if one have access to these resources. Personally, I discover that a proper understanding of background information can eliminate most of the mistaken or misleading interpretation of a text. Lastly, I totally agree with David Croteau's conclusion: "In the end our goal should be to interpret Scripture as accurately as possible, to apply that interpretation to our own lives, and to be transformed by God’s Word so that our lives may bring glory to the One who rescued us from an eternal destiny in hell." His conclusion reminds me of a phrase which I encountered years ago: "Orthodoxy Will Lead to Orthopraxy and Orthopathy." Indeed, only by "accurately handling the word of truth" (2 Tim 2:15) can we realise the necessity of holy living and the proper response that we should have towards our living God.
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Josh Gerber
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The book is also great in pointing to additional resources for further study
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Other than the Bible, I hesitate to use the term "must read" for a book. This one is definitely a "should read" for anyone who teaches, preaches, or wants to minister more faithfully. The book is engaging, and offers both a negative (doesn't mean this) and positive (means this) response to common urban legends of the NT. You'll be surprised by some beliefs you had that you didn't even realize were not correct, or should be adjusted. The book is also great in pointing to additional resources for further study. Pastors, seminarians, and lay people will all benefit from this book.
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David Pitman
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Rescuing the Bible from its Friends
The inerrant, infallible Word of God has endured countless intentional assaults of misrepresentation by its enemies. Unfortunately it has also had to endure the unintentional insults of misinterpretation by its friends. Dr. Croteau has given us an excellent handbook to gently correct. His specific examples are well considered and his general principles are well established. Highly recommended.
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Thoughtful, Encouraging, Didactic and Accessible
The title is what drew me to the book, and then the shortness of the chapters convinced me to take up this book and read it. I've read various types of theology books, but this one addresses underlying viewpoints that the average Christian assumes. While addressing these legends, the author does a wonderful job helping the reader grow in his or her biblical interpretational skills. And the author does this in a way that is both gracious and easy to understand. Even if a reader may not agree with every conclusion, I heartily recommend this book, not only for the legends it addresses, but for the opportunity to learn how to interpret the Bible.
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Jose Verdejo
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So fun and engaging way to learn the historical and the ...
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So fun and engaging way to learn the historical and the context of all covered in the book. Highly recommended....
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