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***UPDATE: Luke's excellent discussion is now on our YouTube page! Sociological research reflects what American Christians have observed for a long time: “most teenagers drop out of church when they become young adults.” But why do so many young people fall away from the church when they become adults? The answer is not simple; the causes are many. But research also suggests that this opting out begins earlier than many people realize, sometimes while kids are still at hom

Keith D. Stanglin As we look back on the first five years of the Center for Christian Studies, a recurring theme is how we started out with nothing but good ideas and, by the grace of God and support of so many partners, we have built a foundational set of resources that continues to grow in number and expand in reach. Just as we knew video series, books, and a journal would be an important part of this ministry to churches, utilizing the means of print and digital technologi

If you haven't already subscribed to the Journal of Christian Studies, make sure you do today so you won't miss 5/3, which is in the final stages of editing and formatting. The theme of this issue is "Instruction in the Faith: Catechesis." Following is an excerpt from Darren Williamson's article, "Family Worship: An Essential Tool for Discipling the Next Generation," and the Table of Contents for this issue. See our previous post for the editor's note. Family Worship: An Esse