Teens Connected at Church

Just as teenagers are maturing into adulthood physically, mentally, and emotionally, they also need to mature spiritually. Do our teens understand that their involvement in church will help nurture their spiritual growth?

One secret to helping our teens connect with the body of Christ includes encouraging them to find their significance, purpose, and connection  within this community of believers. Does your teen see herself as a valuable participant at church? Help her evaluate the gifts and skills she may have that are waiting to be cultivated, then discuss ways she may be able to serve others with these gifts.

After talking about how your teen can contribute, discuss what she can receive from the body. Encouragement, accountability, and a sense of belonging are invaluable benefits. Your teen can grow to see the beauty of the body of Christ as she's convinced that her church family needs her-and she needs this family.

(Focus on the Family, Ross Parsley (All "he" changed and adhered to stand as a current in the above story as "she" and other.))

Blake Shelton- "God Gave Me You"