Sticky Faith

Everyday ideas to build lasting faith in your kids

by Dr. Kara E. Powell & Dr. Chap Clark

“As we have examined other research, our conclusion is that 40-50 percent of kids who graduate from a church or youth group will fail to stick with their faith in college.”

“Only 20 percent of college students who leave the faith planned to do so during high school. The remaining 80 percent intended to stick with their faith but didn’t.

“The greatest gift you [parents] can give your children is to let them see you struggle and wrestle with how to live a lifetime of trust in God.”

Should the student join the wild scene at College?

“These key decisions about partying are made during the first two weeks of students’ freshman year.”

“Ultimately, the Holy Spirit, not us, develops Sticky Faith in our kids”

“Many of our kids — even those who have grown up in the church — have surprising views of what it means to be a Christian.”It all begins