The Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers

We no longer have teenagers in our home, and believe it or not, we miss them. Children grow up and get their own lives. Christian parents want to pass on their spiritual values to their children. Committed believers are elated when they are successful.

George Barna has done some very interesting research about teenagers and their spirituality. I think you'll be surprised when you look at the data. According to your experiences, are the spiritual lives of the teenagers you know as vibrant as the evidence would suggest? How much of this spiritual vitality, in your opinion is real?

If it is true that Christianity is always only one generation away from extinction, how would you rate the future of the church in America?