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Reflections
Reflections brings together thoughtful, devotional pieces that consider Scripture, experience, and discipleship with care and honesty. These articles dwell on the personal side of faith, drawing lessons from everyday life, prayer, struggle, and growth, and offering readers encouragement, perspective, and space to think more deeply about their walk with God.
April 2, 2020
A five-year research project1 explored the challenges of faith development among teens and young adults within a rapidly shifting culture. There were eight national studies, interviewing teenagers, young adults, parents, youth pastors, and senior pastors, and they focused on those who were regular church-goers during their teen years and their reasons for disconnection from church life after age 15.