“They Like Jesus But Not The Church” By Dan Kimball

This past week I began reading this book. I must admit, I wasn’t all that impressed with it at first. But once I got past the first chapter, I found myself enjoying it more. And honestly its even been convicting and saddening at points.

The book is written by a pastor who is sharing the upcoming generations in America view of the Christian church. Of course he is not saying all their views are correct but I believe he is right we need to take a serious look at what they think. One of the main reason’s he has written the book is because of the alarming rate of American’s in their 20’s dropping out of churches.

Today I read about the emerging generation’s seeing the church as negative and judgmental. This is what convicted me.

We in the church often love to debate on secondary issues of the Bible. Of course this can be good and growing. But just like young children who are quick to pick up criticism from their parents, young believers are quick to pick up on our criticism of each other in church. “Younger Christians see our critical and judgmental hearts, and then we wonder why they leave the church and turn to Buddhism or other options.” –D.K. So my question for myself must be, how do I talk about issues in front of my students? Do I come across judgmental? Or am I speaking in love?