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Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids
by
Kara Powell
Nearly every Christian parent in America would give anything to find a viable resource for developing within their kids a deep, dynamic faith that 'sticks' long term. Sticky Faith delivers. Research shows that almost half of graduating high school seniors struggle deeply with their faith. Recognizing the ramifications of that statistic, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) con...more
Paperback, 222 pages
Published
September 25th 2011
by Zondervan
(first published September 20th 2011)
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This was a pretty quick read and good for realigning my views about families and faith. The authors present research findings and offer practical suggestions that I'm sure I will try; however, their suggestions are just inspired by thee findings (as opposed to being research-tested in some way).
I appreciated how the book was written to be respectful and informative for people from a variety of faith backgrounds. However, for me personally, it was still a little on the cheesy side (in writing st...more
I appreciated how the book was written to be respectful and informative for people from a variety of faith backgrounds. However, for me personally, it was still a little on the cheesy side (in writing st...more
Outstanding book, thoroughly based on exhaustive research on kids 'whose faith stuck with them through college.' Some key takeaways--Parental support and parental authentic faith will have the greatest impact over everything else. Kids need intentional faith in 1) understanding theology 2) money management 3) time management 4) finding a church community 5) understanding themselves -gifts, skills, personality and their identity in Christ 6) integrating service/generosity in their lives. They als...more
Pretty obvious 6 topics for parents wanting their kids to stick with their faith (gospel, identity, conversations, relationships, justice, and bridges out of the home). Two chapters that make the book worth the read are "A sticky web of relationships" and "A sticky bridge out of home." Sticky web of relationships focus on a 5:1 adult to child ratio to provide mentorship and modeling from your church family. Bridge out of home helps prepare the student graduating from high school during the criti...more
A pretty good book that looks at how we can help pass faith on to our children and help children see their faith as something that will help direct their lives. Some good advice and ideas and encouragement. The authors have some other resources that I might look at.
"When kids don't feel abandoned - but instead supported - by their parents and other adults, they are more likely to develop Sticky Faith."
"Parenting is a lifelong expression of nurturing tenderness and unbridled love. It is a long-te...more
"When kids don't feel abandoned - but instead supported - by their parents and other adults, they are more likely to develop Sticky Faith."
"Parenting is a lifelong expression of nurturing tenderness and unbridled love. It is a long-te...more
This was a great book for parents of teens, youth workers and others who come in contact with teens through other ministries at church. It discusses studies done on what factors seem to divide those kids who stick with their convictions after high school and those who don't. Families play a huge role, which really encourages me to make my ministry to my own children a bigger priority. It also introduces many to the idea of inter-generational ministry and the fact that those kids who's faith stic...more
I liked the premise of this book and gained a couple of nuggets from it, but overall I found it a little disappointing. Not that it wasn’t helpful, but it just wasn’t AS specific as I’d hoped it would be. I guess I was expecting a bullet list. Do this, this, and this, to help your child’s faith “stick”. But in the end, you can do a lot of these things, but ultimately it’s their choice. I felt that the strongest point of the book was that kids need to have other adult Christians besides yourself...more
Sticky Faith had some great practical ideas on encouraging the growth and maturation of your child's faith. It is mainly concerned with the outcome of your child having a heart to take ownership of their faith for themselves. The beginning was a bit dry and weighted with (American) statistics but otherwise it was quick and easy read. It has left me with a lot to think about and ideas we want to implement in our family. I will be keeping this for reference.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. Such a good read for every Christian parent. This book is based on a lot of recent research that indicates that more and more kids leave the Christian faith in high school/college. The various reasons are surprising and have radically changed the way I talk about my faith with my kids. Great content that's inspirational (as opposed to fearful, which you know I despise) and that gives you action points. SO GOOD.
The Sticky Faith research project comes out of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Seminary. This is the parent's version (there is also a youthworker version). The book is essentially about the leading factors in fostering a Christian faith among young people that sticks beyond high school and carries throughout adulthood.
Many of the factors are obvious, but the real value of the book lies in the practical ideas. One of my ongoing struggles working with kids is balancing giving young people wh...more
Many of the factors are obvious, but the real value of the book lies in the practical ideas. One of my ongoing struggles working with kids is balancing giving young people wh...more
This book was recommended by our church and as a try-hard parent with typical challenges I wanted to sort out what is best for our kids in a world of crossed messages and spiritual confusion.
Sticky Faith is Americanised but still worth reading. The invaluable message was that we need to surround our children with the right influences and how important other adults are in their life.
The saving grace was to know that most Christian kids can often appear to turn away from their faith or be distra...more
Sticky Faith is Americanised but still worth reading. The invaluable message was that we need to surround our children with the right influences and how important other adults are in their life.
The saving grace was to know that most Christian kids can often appear to turn away from their faith or be distra...more
It is a good read. Filled with lots of good practical ideas bouyed by theology and surveys from actual teens. It's main audience is youth directors but I think both parents and family ministers can find a lot of helpful information as well.
Most important takeaway for me: teenagers still need time with parents (even when eye-rolling) and they benefit greatly from solid relationships with other healthy adults/mentors.
I thought this was for parents of elem kids but it's really geared toward high school. Still a great read and had some great practical ideas that can start now with my kids
I liked the idea and the information, but ultimately came away thinking that this author, even with her research, is still guessing at solutions to an ever-daunting problem.
A quick, insightful, challenging, and hopeful read. Highly recommend for parents who want some real, and realistic, tools for helping a child grow into spiritual maturity.
Great challenge to parents to keep pursuing faith for our children and to make the faith they have stick throughout life.
If you are concerned about or want to be proactive toward the faith of the next generation, the book Sticky Faith is a good read. You'll find a wealth of practical ideas that will help you build relationships and grow closer to your own children, as well as those within your realm of influence.
This is a great book for youth workers. Excellent material for understanding what makes faith stick as high schoolers move into college.
Number one remains parents.
Number one remains parents.
A phenomenal book! I'd recommend this to anyone with kids or who works with kids. Even if you don't fall into either of those categories, some of the chapters are still worth reading (like the "Sticky Gospel" chapter!).
This book was one of the best I have read in a long time for sharing the Christian faith with children and with youth. I won't go into a lot of details here, but will say that as a senior pastor I plan to use this book as a discussion guide with my youth pastor. This title is a must read for pastors and for any believer interested in encouraging future generations to persevere in following Christ. The focus here is not on making converts for Jesus, but on making life-long disciples of Jesus. Exc...more
Valuable info for all parents!
Very good. I recommend it for every parent.
Solid book. Wanted to give it 3.5 stars so I'm airing on the side of grace. Would recommend this to any parent who is raising kids though. Good ethical direction for families and great practical advice for raising Godly young people.
Great read for parents and those working with youth. Although it took me a while to get through the book, the principles are good and it also supplied an abundance of ideas to put them into practice.
Excellent read suggesting that instead of an adult to 15 ration for youth that you have five adults mentoring or parenting each youth
Great book to read if you want to have kids, have kids, have grand kids, or work with kids!
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