does the "youth" have a voice? Especially in the church.
it seems like i am "screaming" but nobody listens or wants to listen. Or maybe they aren't trying to ignore us, but do so unintentionally. They say we have an important role in the church, but what role is that?
Our society has zero or extremely low expectations for us (the youth).
anyways, here's a question. just a conversation starter...
" What is the youth's position in the church? "
i have some personal opinions on this question, so if you want to ask me...please do.
I know i am not a consistent blogger and i apologize.
Hopefully i can change that.
with much love,
drew
2 comments:
I don't know. I have heard people say that the youth is the future of the church. Which we are. But what does that really mean? If we are the future church then shouldn't (like you said) they expect more out of us. Give us more responsibility. Allow us to expand on our own thoughts as to what we should or shouldn't have going on in the youth?
I think it is a lot like the raising of a child.
A parent can't always expect to hold their child in their arms. Or tuck them in at night. Or kiss their sons. They have to be able to realize that the child is maturing.
Likewise the church needs to realize that we are not children. We are young adults. Ready for action... Not to be held back by what the adults think the youth should consist of, but rather what the youth thinks they should consist of. A statement of faith if you will.
There, you have my thoughts. Do with them as you please.
Drew, I really think your dad has a great view on this topic. When I came to Newburgh and was there with your family, I finally saw a man who expected the youth to be serious about their faith, and he didn't stop there. He did more than just expect it, he acted as though that were true.
When I would listen to your dad speak to you all as high school students, he didn't beat around the bush about issues. He knew that students were dealing with things and that the issues needed to be tackled. So, he took it upon himself to confront them, just as it should be done with adults.
When people treat students as though less is expected from them, they are going to give you less. Your dad expected more from them in anticipation of you giving your all. I have no doubt in my mind that this is a major reason why your parents have two wonderful young adults for children. They have expected Betty and you to be Godly children who give yourselves to the Lord and his will, and it appears to me that is what you have both done.
Even if the adults say they "expect" a certain behavior, if they don't act as though that is the way it is going to be, nothing will come out of it. And I think your dad understands that better than anyone I know.
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