Indoctrinated or Educated?

by Chuck Bomar

Today church leaders have been bewildered about how detached high school graduates are from the local church.

What’s the causing this detachment?

You and me.

I’m convinced we’re a major part of the problem.

From my perspective there are many contributing factors to this epidemic of detachment, but here’s one that relates to all of us: How do we define educated?

Educating Kids

We know the information we want to offer. We stand firm on our beliefs and seek to invest in kids, hoping they’ll embrace truth as we have. We desire to give our kids an accurate picture of God and Christ-like living. We want them to understand a life of faith, please God in all of their pursuits, and live with authenticity regarding who they say they are as Christians.

Sound about right?

Okay, so…

How do you define “educated”?

How would you define an educated high school senior?

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