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Experts are Saying

“Many leaders today can point out what the church is doing wrong with the next generation. Few leaders have taken the time or done the research to discover what churches are doing right. That’s why I’m so excited about Growing Young.” 

– Carey Nieuwhof, author of Lasting Impact

 

“What’s irresistible about Growing Young is that it’s not primarily about age—it’s about hope.” 

– Kenda Creasy Dean, Princeton Seminary

 

“There's a fine line between catering to young people and understanding the context of our fast-changing culture so that we can engage young people and invite them into discipleship and mission. Growing Young is a gift to the wider church.”

– Eugene Cho, pastor of Quest Church

 

“Parents, families, and churches often struggle with how to get and keep children and young people interested and invested in Christian faith and church life…. Growing Young provides practical answers to this question based on serious empirical research.” 

– Christian Smith, University of Notre Dame

 

“Every young person should have access to a church community that will support their spiritual development. Growing Young provides research that charts the effectiveness of the church’s role in the engagement of youth and their families. Church leaders will learn to create and implement strategic steps to strengthen their youth ministry touch. The secret to Growing Young is now out!” 

– Virginia Ward, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary