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How are you prioritizing God in your business?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Doug, and Matthew discuss: Doug's journey from growing up on the fragile fringe to building his own business, allowing him to serve others.Listening when God directs your steps. The joy that comes with hard work. Expressing the love of God to your employees and clients.   Key Takeaways: God will stretch us and strengthen us. As we steward His resources, He will lead and direct. It's about honoring God in all things and building His kingdom. Let God lead you in all things. Start your day with faith and turn to Him. Put Him first every single morning, even when you're running late to work. Align your company values to God's kingdom and bring everyone in. He will lead you to places you could never consider.   "If God could be for you, what can stand against? If you feel like God is leading you into something, you have to be faithful in that. There's really no other way to live life." —  Doug Bragg Episode References: Homes For HOPE: https://homes4hope.org/Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara E Powell & Dr. Chap Clark - https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Faith-Everyday-Ideas-Lasting/dp/0310329329 About Doug Bragg: I am a dedicated husband and a father to six children, cherishing every moment spent coaching them in soccer. My deep-rooted faith in Jesus is a cornerstone of my life, I find immense fulfillment in serving the Lord. Embracing the beauty of nature, I actively seek outdoor adventures and strive to live each day to its fullest. In addition to my family and personal interests, I am deeply committed to my role as the owner of Living Stones Masonry. This business serves as a platform to integrate biblical principles into my work, reflecting on my belief that success in life often requires a willingness to endure financial setbacks and surrender your situations to Jesus. This principle extends beyond business decisions and permeates my approach to life's challenges.Through my actions and words, I teach my children and others the importance of not merely reacting to life's trials based on societal norms but rather, responding in accordance with the teachings of the Bible. This fundamental approach shapes my interactions with others, my business practices, and my parenting, instilling in my children a strong moral compass and a deep-seated faith that guides them through life's journey. About Matthew Baehr: Matthew Baehr brings nearly two decades of experience in disaster relief, humanitarian aid procurement, and ministry to his role as executive director of Homes for HOPE. An experienced speaker, networker, and fundraiser, he enjoys growing organizations through strategic planning and leadership development. Matt serves as an elder at his church and loves spending time with his amazing wife, Heather, and their four great kids. Connect with Doug Bragg:Website: https://livingstonesmasonry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingstonesmasonry/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.stones.masonry/  Connect with Matthew Baehr:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-baehr-2725b3113/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

In this episode of "Parenting Great Kids," Dr. Meg Meeker joins forces with Dr. Chap Clark, an expert in youth, family, and culture, to discuss the challenges kids face with identity and purpose in today's culture. Dr. Clark draws on his deep understanding of adolescent psychology and emphasizes the importance of adapting parenting approaches and encouraging community and nonparental adult connections beyond the immediate family for children. Throughout their discussion, Dr. Meeker and Dr. Clark stress the need for parents to actively build a nurturing environment that fosters their children's growth, curiosity, and sense of belonging. This episode serves as a valuable resource for parents seeking to navigate the complexities of modern parenting, offering key insights and advice on how to support their children's journey toward becoming well-rounded individuals. Today's Guest As a former pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA, a professor and vice provost at Fuller Seminary, and a 15-year leader on Young Life staff, Chap Clark has given his life to the encouragement and empowerment of young people and those who work with and for them.  He equips organizations and individuals to have a greater understanding of millennials and Gen Z. Chap coaches, consults, speaks, trains and encourages communities, schools, parents, churches, and businesses in his roles with IML and Parenteen. He is also the author/co-author of 25 books, including the award-winning Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers, Sticky Faith, Deep Justice in a Broken World, and Adoptive Church.  Our Sponsors Masimo Stork is a revolutionary new baby monitor. To learn more, go to masimostork.com Crunch Labs: CrunchLabs is a STEM monthly subscription build box for kids. Learn more by visiting crunchlabs.com/DrMeg Thrive Market: Thrive Market is the customized and economical way to shop organic, non-gmo, and healthy - for you and your family. Visit thrivemarket.com/drmeg Whole Life Pet : Your pet can't choose healthy, but you can! Choose Whole Life Pet for human grade, freeze-dried, nutrient-rich, all natural food and treats for your dog or cat! https://wholelifepet.com/ From the Producer Discover your vital role as a dad amidst modern challenges through our courses, shaping lasting bonds and empowering your parenting journey. Explore The New Era of Fatherhood and The Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Playbook at meekerparenting.com/courses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BaseCamp Live Podcast Episode #274: Nurturing Spiritual Formation in Today's YouthGuest: Dr. Chap ClarkEpisode Summary:Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Chap Clark, a distinguished researcher and scholar dedicated to the well-being of young people. With decades of experience in youth ministry, academia, and church leadership, Dr. Clark shares invaluable insights into nurturing spiritual formation in today's youth. From defining spiritual formation to exploring the collaborative efforts of parents, schools, and churches, this episode offers practical wisdom for guiding young people toward a deep and substantive faith.Sponsor Highlights: Wilson Hill AcademyClassic Learning TestAmerica's Christian Credit UnionGordon CollegeGutenberg College Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Chap Clark discuss how we can disciple our families well during the teenage years.Questions Covered in This Episode:A lot of your writing is for parents of teenagers. How did that become your expertise or passion?Does every generation go through the same thing or is there anything unique or changing about today's teenagers?How do adolescents find the answers to those questions?How can we pass on our faith and disciple our kids without creating some adolescent resentment for our attempts to teach them to value the same things we value?Is there any way to avoid a season of opposition in teenagers?What would you say to a parent who is really struggling right now to lead their family with a rebellious teenager at home?How should “leading our families spiritually” change as our kids get older?What role should the church play in coming alongside families of teenagers?Do you see any common misconceptions about student ministry in our churches?Guest Bio:As a former pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA, a professor and vice provost at Fuller Seminary, and a 15-year leader on Young Life staff, Chap has given his life to the encouragement and empowerment of young people and those who work with and for them.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Institute for Ministry Leadership“Hurt 2.0” by Chap Clark“3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager” by Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Guest Bio: Sarah Cowan Johnson is a ministry trainer, consultant, and coach who works with church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders across the United States. She leads seminars for parents on family discipleship to help their children walk in the way of Jesus. She served with the Evangelical Covenant Church as the executive pastor for Sanctuary Church in Providence, Rhode Island, and she previously was a staff trainer and an area director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Johnson is the cohost of The People of the Way podcast. She and her husband have two sons and live in Providence.   Show Summary: Do you have kids in your life? Maybe you're a parent, a teacher, part of a kids ministry, or a babysitter in the midst of teaching or parenting kids. No matter what your role is, you may be overlooking the discipleship aspect of leading children. We are seeing high numbers of children who grow up and abandon their faith. Ministry trainer and leader Sarah Cowan Johnson is determined to grow awareness by equipping people with the tools they need to teach their children well. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn more about how to disciple children from Sarah Cowan Johnson during this conversation on God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  “. . .50% of our kids in our churches that are actively involved are walking away from their faith after they graduate.” —Sarah Johnson “There is one thing that makes a difference. . . it's parents who talk about and practice their faith at home. Statistics show that 82% of kids whose parents do that go on to follow Jesus as adults.” —Sarah Johnson “Kids go through stages of spiritual development just like they go through stages of emotional development, social development, all the things.” —Sarah Johnson “For the 12 and up crowd, the primary way that they engage their faith is by questioning and it looks like rejection even sometimes.” —Sarah Johnson “We are often tempted to be a priest for our kids, standing between God and our kids.” —Sarah Johnson “We should get out of the way and turn them over to God as soon as possible because that way, when the kid, as a natural part of growing up, rejects their parents' values, they won't reject God because God is theirs.” —Sarah Johnson “The goal is we want to connect them as early as we can to God directly, one to one and not make it a triangle, so that when they do push away from us they still are connected to God.” —Sarah Johnson “We need to teach our children how to hear God's voice.” —Sarah Johnson “God knows our kids more than we do. He loves our kids more than we do. He wants a relationship with them more than we want them to know Jesus and He's at work.” —Sarah Johnson “You're yoked to Jesus, and He is the one actually doing the work.” —Sarah Johnson   Verses:  Deuteronomy 6 Ezekiel 11:9   Links:  Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark: https://a.co/d/8XicfL5 The People of the Way podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-of-the-way-podcast/id1511317543  Teach Your Children Well by Sara Cowan Johnson: https://teachyourchildrenwell.co/ God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/     MB01WXP6T0AAW0O

Guest Bio: Sarah Cowan Johnson is a ministry trainer, consultant, and coach who works with church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders across the United States. She leads seminars for parents on family discipleship to help their children walk in the way of Jesus. She served with the Evangelical Covenant Church as the executive pastor for Sanctuary Church in Providence, Rhode Island, and she previously was a staff trainer and an area director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Johnson is the cohost of The People of the Way podcast. She and her husband have two sons and live in Providence.   Show Summary: Do you have kids in your life? Maybe you're a parent, a teacher, part of a kids ministry, or a babysitter in the midst of teaching or parenting kids. No matter what your role is, you may be overlooking the discipleship aspect of leading children. We are seeing high numbers of children who grow up and abandon their faith. Ministry trainer and leader Sarah Cowan Johnson is determined to grow awareness by equipping people with the tools they need to teach their children well. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn more about how to disciple children from Sarah Cowan Johnson during this conversation on God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  “. . .50% of our kids in our churches that are actively involved are walking away from their faith after they graduate.” —Sarah Johnson “There is one thing that makes a difference. . . it's parents who talk about and practice their faith at home. Statistics show that 82% of kids whose parents do that go on to follow Jesus as adults.” —Sarah Johnson “Kids go through stages of spiritual development just like they go through stages of emotional development, social development, all the things.” —Sarah Johnson “For the 12 and up crowd, the primary way that they engage their faith is by questioning and it looks like rejection even sometimes.” —Sarah Johnson “We are often tempted to be a priest for our kids, standing between God and our kids.” —Sarah Johnson “We should get out of the way and turn them over to God as soon as possible because that way, when the kid, as a natural part of growing up, rejects their parents' values, they won't reject God because God is theirs.” —Sarah Johnson “The goal is we want to connect them as early as we can to God directly, one to one and not make it a triangle, so that when they do push away from us they still are connected to God.” —Sarah Johnson “We need to teach our children how to hear God's voice.” —Sarah Johnson “God knows our kids more than we do. He loves our kids more than we do. He wants a relationship with them more than we want them to know Jesus and He's at work.” —Sarah Johnson “You're yoked to Jesus, and He is the one actually doing the work.” —Sarah Johnson   Verses:  Deuteronomy 6 Ezekiel 11:9   Links:  Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark: https://a.co/d/8XicfL5 The People of the Way podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-of-the-way-podcast/id1511317543  Teach Your Children Well by Sara Cowan Johnson: https://teachyourchildrenwell.co/ God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/     MB01WXP6T0AAW0O

Nancy Gillespie has been a high school counselor for 14 years. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Ohio State University and has created an ASCA (American School Counseling Association) model program, all while working full time. Her research interests include adolescent mental health and wellness, suicide prevention in schools, the effects of technology on the adolescent brain, and the COVID disruptions to k-12 education.Nancy has been married to her college sweetheart for 31 years. Together, they have two adult children. She's embracing the "Empty Nest" phase of life and enjoys long walks, cooking with her husband, and being immersed in literature and research as she fully re-engages in student life. Additionally, Nancy enjoys presenting at conferences nationwide as a voice for the school counseling profession and an advocate for adolescent mental health. In this episode, Nada sits down with her younger sister to discuss her decision to return to school at 51. Nancy shares the challenges and benefits of returning to campus life and how her age does and doesn't impact her and those around her. Her real-world experience in counseling enabled her to connect uniquely across generations and become an asset to classmates and professors. Motivated by the increasing challenges her students face, Nancy knew it was time to become a student herself to better serve her k-12 graders. While juggling work and school requires hours of sacrifice and dedication, saying yes to this new chapter was easy as Nancy found herself in her element. Nancy recommends adding Hurt 2.0 by Chap Clark to your bookshelf.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Dr. Chap Clark, a professor of practical theology and youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, offers an encouraging gospel-centered hope to help young people navigate the modern world. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Clark emphasizes the importance of nurturing and healing, the use of different avatars, and engaging life faithfully with Jesus. He also stresses the significance of being present for children, recognizing the power of community, pursuing others with grace, and investing in relationships with kids. By following Jesus' teachings of love and connection, we can help young people find their identity, community, and faith in an ever-changing world.

Join John, Sarah, and Zach as they discuss a passage from Chap Clark's "Hurt 2.0"

Jesus loved the vulnerable. Many of the religious leaders of Jesus' day created a wall of separation between the vulnerable and God. Heather and Dr. Clark have a great discussion on how we can break down those walls and truly love people. Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

The Jewish community places an extremely high value on community. Heather and Dr. Clark discuss bringing some of those first century values into todays world to help you grow in community as a 21st century youth leader. Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

Heather sits down once more with youth ministry veteran and champion, Dr. Chap Clark to have an important discussion on creating community. Together, their conversation seeks to answer your 21st century questions by looking back into the Jewish idea of community. To get connected with Dr. Clark go to www.chapclark.comTo get signed up for the conference and join him for the session he'll be leading on discipleship please go to https://gordonconwell.store/products/youth-conferenceJoin us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

During Jesus' time of ministry he spent quite a bit of time seeing people who others ignored. He passionately made a way for every individual to be part of God's Kingdom. In this 4 part series on Disciple-making Heather and Chap sit down to have a conversation about how disciple-makers, just like Jesus, see people. Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

What Dr. Clark has to say in this episode can truly change the landscape of your youth ministry. Taking it from a place where students come to a place where they are truly loved and cared for at their deepest need. Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

Heather welcomes back Dr. Chap Clark. Dr. Clark offers some great insight and wisdom on how to help teenagers navigate the mosaic self. Tune in. You'll be happy you did. 

Heather has a great discussion with youth ministry champion, Dr. Chap Clark. Dr. Clark has so much wisdom to help you understand today's teenager. The focus of there conversation pulls us into understanding the virtual life of a. teenager. To get connected to Dr. Clark go to www.chapclark.com Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com 

Co-hosts Chad & Becca DeKay have a revealing conversation with Chap Clark about his ministry over the years that has focused on adolescence. It's a reality check and a discussion that will bring you hope. Chap Clark (MA, MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Denver) is the leader of two nonprofit organizations: ParenTeen™, committed to train and equip adults, schools, churches and communities to understand and respond to the developmental and spiritual needs of adolescents and emerging adults; and the Institute for Ministry Leadership (IML), a congregationally based recent graduate leadership program that helps churches to nurture and equip young people in their calling as agents of Christ and His Kingdom. Northwest Christian One-Day Conference: www.nwchristiannetwork.com/oneday Chap Clark: https://chapclark.com/ Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan (www.scottriggan.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nwcn/support

Dr. Chap Clark, using the story of the woman who wipes Jesus' feet with her tears, talk to us about the healing power of trust in Jesus. Watch the video of this episode here. Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan. Find out more at www.scottriggan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nwcn/support

Dr. Chap Clark leads us through the moment when Peter steps out of the boat, and walks on water with Jesus. What causes him to step out of the boat? What causes him to begin to sink? And what happens next? Watch the video of this episode here. Theme Music: Simply Beautiful by Scott Riggan. Find out more at www.scottriggan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nwcn/support

How can you teach your children to follow Jesus?Sticky Faith, by Dr. Kara E. Powell & Dr. Chap Clark. Statistics 40-50% of Youth Group graduates abandon their faith in college.80% of them did not intend to do so30-60% will return in their late 20's28% of college students ”hookup” 10+ timesThe average is 7 times for college seniorsOver 90% of Youth Group grads experiment with alcohol in college

Near the end of his life, the Apostle Paul wrote these words to his protégé, Timothy: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”  (2 Tim. 4:7) Each of us has a race to run.  And how you run that race carries huge implications – not only in the present but for the future. Indeed, for future generations.The race of life is in fact a relay.  To be sure, each of us must run our own race. But it's our responsibility to pass on the baton of belief to the next runners.  And that lends itself to our second point. The race of life will be a success when the baton is passed.  No matter how good your “split” may be, you can't really claim a “win” if the baton isn't passed to the next runner.As Paul is writing this letter, Timothy is running in full stride.  But the race still isn't over.  Another hand-off needs to be made.  That hand-off is alluded to in II Tim. 2:2.  “You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses.  Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” II Timothy 2:2 (NLT)Passing the baton off to one's family is hugely important.   But passing the baton of faith goes well beyond family.Now, I always thought that the rules were, if you dropped the baton in a relay, you were automatically disqualified. But that's not so.A dropped baton does not necessarily result in disqualification.Look at these words from the United States Association for Track and Field regarding the baton pass:“The baton shall be carried by hand throughout the race.  If dropped, it shall be recovered by the athlete who dropped it.  He/she may leave the assigned lane to achieve the baton provided no other runner is impeded and provided that by doing so the distance to be covered is not lessened.”If I'm the passer and I fumble the exchange, I have to pick up the baton.  If I'm the receiver and I drop the baton after the exchange was made, I have to pick it up. Can you see where I'm going with this? Parents, some of you know you dropped the baton. Perhaps you were careless or distracted.Here's the thing.  The race isn't over.  You aren't disqualified.  You can still go back and pick up the baton.  But only you can do it. It's never too late to start living a life worth imitating.Perhaps your parents tried their best to pass on the faith, but you fumbled it.  Perhaps you made some foolish decisions.  Maybe you even left the faith for a while.You're not disqualified either.  But you have to go back to where you dropped the baton, pick it up, and start running in a smarter way.The next challenge in passing the baton is…Exchange zone violationsOnce again from the USATF rulebook:“The takeover zone shall be 20 meters long.  In all relay races the baton shall be passed in the takeover zone…Passing the baton outside the takeover zone shall result in disqualification.”Space is limited for the baton pass.Parents…grandparents…you have roughly 18 years to make the pass.  When that time is gone, your potential for making the exchange is reduced.That's why it's so important to be intentional and strategic in your parenting.Check out the book Sticky Faith by Kara Powell and Chap Clark which served as a major resource for this series.Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8Originally recorded May 11, 2014, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN.

I have four audiences in mind for this message. 1.     YouthYou who are in junior high school or high school face the challenge of making the faith your own faith. 2.     Young AdultsYou are the Church's hope for the future.  It might encourage you to know that ever since the 1st century the greatest Kingdom movements came from 18-29 year-olds. Stay strong.  Shine your light and shake your salt.3.     ParentsResearch indicates (and this was kids saying this), the #1 influence in their lives was their parents.  However, those same kids said that influence wasn't manifest in what those parents said as much as in how those parents lived.  4.     GrandparentsThe importance of your role cannot be overstated.  Perhaps your kids have dropped the baton with their kids.  You can pick it up and pass it on to your grandchildren.   Or perhaps you can intentionally look for those kids outside of your family who don't have an engaged parent and make a difference.  You have experience and wisdom, and above all, you have time.  The bottom line?  We're all in this together.  And it's going to take all of us buck the odds.  2 Timothy 1:7 says: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.”(NKJV)What is seen here is that when we face the challenges of life, we can take two different responses. The first is…“timidity/fear” – a reactive response.We can look at the matter of passing on the faith to our children in an increasingly depraved world and worry ourselves sick that our kids might become a statistic.  The thing is, not only will that lead you into misery, but ironically it can make things worse.   What God has given us is a spirit of “power, love, and a sound mind” – a proactive response. PowerIn order to access the power of God to pass on the faith to the next generation is the proactive position of prayer. Not reactive prayer where we pray after a crisis surfaces, but proactive prayer where we pray before a crisis surfaces.God has also given us a spirit of…LoveThe Greek word here is agape.  That word means “love without limits, love without cause.”  It's the sort of love that God has for His children – a love that gives the best and forgives the worst.  As those who've been given this love, we're to pass it on. The proactive position is care. Agape love is not simply a feeling, it's an action.  Research has shown that young people who end up with a sticky faith experienced care (well-calibrated grace and truth) from their parents and grandparents. God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a…Sound mind80% of the young adults who walk away from their faith admitted they never thought they would do so. So, the proactive position is to prepare. How can you help prepare your children for life when they're not under your roof?  We need to be strategic and intentional. To have unduly sheltered your children while in your home without preparing them for life outside your home is to send them out totally unprepared.   Check out the book Sticky Faith by Kara Powell and Chap Clark which served as a major resource for this series. Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7Originally recorded May 4, 2014, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN.

A few years ago a sobering statistic came out.  According to Gallop polls, approximately 40% of the 18-29-year-olds who attended church when they were 16 or 17 are no longer attending church. About the same time, the Barna Group released its own, even more disconcerting, findings,  noting 61% of today's young adults who had been churched at one point during their teen years are now spiritually disengaged.The greatest crisis we may be facing in the American church isn't the debate about a literal hell or the relaxing of sexual mores, important as those may be.  It's the loss of our kids.How does such news strike you? Some might respond with:Disgust: “That generation is just a bunch of spoiled kids who don't seem to care about anything.”  Blame: “If the youth department were doing their job, we wouldn't be in this situation.”Denial: “Those are kids who came out of bad homes or lousy churches. Won't happen to my kids.”Resolve: “I have to do something.”So, how did we get here? What went wrong? Here are a few root causes:1.     Outsourced parenting. Scripture is clear that the primary responsibility to pass on the faith to the next generation falls on the family. Faith begins at home. But whether because of busyness or lack of skill, we have turned the discipleship of our kids over to the church. But we only have your kids for a couple of hours a week…at most. You have them the rest of the time.2.     Diluted discipleship: Our children are encouraged to accept Jesus into their hearts so that their sins might be forgiven and they get to go to heaven when you die.”  But we don't teach our children, much less show our children, anything about living for Jesus now – why that matters and how fulfilling that can be.   3.     Generational fragmentation. One of the biggest changes I've seen in the American extended family is the loss of generational connectedness. If influence is a function of relationship and relationship is a function of time spent together… we've lost a huge amount of potential influence. 4.     Societal disintegration.On multiple fronts, the very fabric of society is becoming unraveled.  And, as a result, it's far more challenging to be a parent and far more difficult to be a kid.So, how can we reverse this trend?1.     Recognize the value of multi-generational influence.In 1 Timothy 1, we see that while Timothy's sticky faith began with his grandmother and then his mother, his father seems to be nowhere in the picture. So, Paul became a father figure for the young man. He invested in this young man…and that investment paid great dividends. One of the greatest gifts you can give your kids is to put them into environments where they would be influenced by other men and women who shared your love for God.  The greater the level of generational connectedness, the greater the sticky faith. 2.     Remember the importance of personal investment.Paul had spent time with Timothy.  He had talked to Timothy.  But above all, he had been a model for Timothy. People will remember 30% of what you say and 70% of what they see.Check out the book Sticky Faith by Kara Powell and Chap Clark which served as a major resource for this series.Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-7Originally recorded April 27, 2014, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN.

Chapter 18: The Long Haul1. Lewis B. Smedes, Caring and Commitment (San Francisco: Harper &Row, 1989), 51.2. Ben Johnson, "Greyfriars Bobby," Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Greyfriars-Bobby/.3. Chap Clark, Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (GrandRapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2011), 66.4. Matthew 28:20, ESV.

Kids today are growing up in a culture that is online all the time!

Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are giving children endless opportunities to communicate.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 Our culture says the key to well-adjusted teens is to get them plugged into the right peer group. Chap Clark, author ofHurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teens, disagrees by saying,Two kids in a mud puddle cannot clean each other up. The truth is that young people crave their parents' guidance. Surprisingly though, when the Bible addresses child discipline, 90% of the time the reference is to train your children like a coach. Only 10% of the time does God call parents to correctively punish. Think aboutthat.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 Our culture says the key to well-adjusted teens is to get them plugged into the right peer group. Chap Clark, author ofHurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teens, disagrees by saying,Two kids in a mud puddle cannot clean each other up. The truth is that young people crave their parents' guidance. Surprisingly though, when the Bible addresses child discipline, 90% of the time the reference is to train your children like a coach. Only 10% of the time does God call parents to correctively punish. Think aboutthat.

On this episode of the parent podcast, Jodi talks with Joe about how parents can help their teen's faith stick after moving on from High School and Student Ministries. Their discussion is based on the book “Sticky Faith” by Kara Powell and Chap Clark.

In this week's episode I explore the loss of social capital in the lives of our kids and how that impacts the development of their identity. I have a clip from Chap Clark on the topic and discuss how the church can meet this need in the lives of our kids.

Rev. Dr. Chap Clark joins us to venture through listener emails and question 19: Is there any way to escape God's punishment? What assumptions lie behind this question, and is it the right question to ask? What does it imply about God, and how does Jesus life, death, and resurrection not only help answer it, but also help reframe the question itself? Learn more about Chap:http://www.chapclark.comBe in touch!uppcbiblejazz@gmail.comInstagram: @biblejazzSubscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5MListen on Stitcher:https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/university-place-presbyterian-church/bible-jazz?refid=stprGoogle Play:https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Izwv3a4pnmvqy54czy3tew5x5fyAnd at www.UPPC.orgNew City Catechismhttp://newcitycatechism.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod

We all want our kids to grow up with a faith they hold onto as adults. In January, Chap Clark spoke at the Clear Creek Forum on Parenting to share what we can do now to foster lasting faith in our kids’ hearts. While he was in town he sat down with Lance Lawson to answer some questions on the podcast that he didn’t have a chance to address at the event.

You're invited to listen to Chap Clark, pastor of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Orange County as he shares at TCSC's Spiritual Emphasis 2020 Online.

To do justice is to do what is right for someone else. Q: Can you recap the stories of I Sam. 20:1-4 and John 11? The ABCDEs of responding to injustice. Acknowledge and lament. Q: Why would Jonathon's dismissal of David's plea for help (at first) be so painful? Q: Is there an injustice you've dismissed too quickly? Begin learning. Q: In what area should you learn through reading and relationships? Care for their whole being. Q: In what ways does HP care for people… …Physically? …Emotionally? …Spiritually? Discern what you should do. a. Am I called to engage? b. Is God providing me with the means, resources, gifting? c. Have I sought God's guidance? d. Have I sought wise counsel? e. Are my heart and head in the right place? Do I need the credit or glory or spotlight? f. With whom will I partner? Engage. Q: Engaging may mean you defend others. Whom might God be calling you to defend? How can you do so in a way that honors Jesus? Andy Stanley says, “Do for the one what you wish you could do for everyone.” Wade Landers says, “God always tells you to start with what's right in front of you. If he wants to expand that, he will.” All of this wrapped in prayer, in humility and prayer. The amazing thing about Jesus is that he entered into an unjust world. And he died for unjust people – people like you and me. Q: Is there a way that you can serve a family in need this semester? Extra: Want to explore another chapter with lots of “injustice” application? Read II Samuel 12. Resources Whose Justice? Which Rationality? by Alasdair MacIntyre Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate by Jenny Yang and Matthew Soerens (If you want to learn about immigration, start here.) When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (foundational book for our Food Pantry) Deep Justice in a Broken World by Chap Clark and Kara Powell (Biblically rich book designed for student ministries) Let Justice Roll Down by John Perkins Good News About Injustice by Gary Haugen (founder of International Justice Mission) Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It) by Robert D. Lupton Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times by Soong-Chan Rah

HIGHLAND PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH Tough Questions: What does the Bible say about Justice? August 23, 2020 Sermon notes and discussion questions Q: “What's the first thing you think about when you hear the word justice?” Does God care about justice? God cares a ton about justice because he loves people more than we can imagine. Q: Read Matthew 23:23. How does this apply in our day? How does the Bible define justice? To do justice is to do what is right for someone else. Q: What is the connection between righteousness and justice. 5 principles of Biblical Justice All resources belong to God. I can't claim what's in my pocket, nor can I claim what's in yours. A lot of the Proverbs can be summarized to tell us that the wicked person takes advantage of others for his own gain, but a Godly person disadvantages themselves for another person's gain. All people are created in the image of God. Lev. 24:22 – “You are to have the same law for the foreigner as for the native born.” Q: What unlikely people did Jesus affirm? I have some responsibility for the sins of others. Dan. 9, Josh. 7, Numbers 16, I Sam. 15, Dt. 23 teach it. I'm fully responsible for my sin, but only partially for my outcomes. If I'm wealthy, it's not all because of my good. If I'm hurting, it's not all because of my bad. I'm responsible to act. God commands us over and over to show special concern for the poor and marginalized. Prov. 31:8-9 “Speak up for those who can't speak up for themselves. Defend the rights of the poor and the needy.” Q: When was a time that someone spoke up for you? Q: Will you take the time to read Deuteronomy. 23:15 through ch. 25? What fuels injustice? Fear (Exodus 1 and Matthew 2) Prejudice (John 4). Greed (I Kings 21) Ignorance (Matthew 25) About the Bible About the plight of others Apathy (Matthew 20) Why is Biblical justice the best solution? Q: Why do attempts at justice without God always fall short? 2 Don'ts: Don't chase a form of justice without God. Don't dismiss Biblical justice because you see the faults in secular justice. Q: What did you learn about Biblical justice? Q: Why does God speak so much about justice? Q: Will you pray about these matters? Resources Whose Justice? Which Rationality? by Alasdair MacIntyre When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (foundational book for our Food Pantry) Deep Justice in a Broken World by Chap Clark and Kara Powell (Biblically rich book designed for student ministries) Let Justice Roll Down by John Perkins Good News About Injustice by Gary Haugen (founder of International Justice Mission) Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It) by Robert D. Lupton Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times by Soong-Chan Rah I leaned heavily on Tim Keller's research. I was pleased to hear so many trusted friends in the justice world recommend it to me. https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ I highly recommend “The New Activist” podcast, produced by International Justice Mission. They've become faithful partners with Blackbox International.

Today we’re finishing up our week-long look at Chap Clark’s five new realities every kids wants you to know. As I listened to Chap talk about reality number five my heart ached for our children and teens. You see, our kids are trying to tell us that they are wounded, bruised, and hurt. Chap reminds us that when you add up all these factors, despair is the only rational choice left for many kids. In today’s world, nearly every child and adolescent has been hurt by the systemic abandonment of adults. It’s for this reason that Chap titled his eye-opening book on kids with this one word: hurt. Parents, youth workers, teachers, coaches, pastors, and anyone else who knows and works with kids – there’s a message here for us: We need to go out of our way to step into their world and lives. And while we’re there, we need to listen hard to their cares and concerns. Then, we need to bring the life-giving light of God’s Word to bear on the realities that exist. Let’s really love our kids!

Today we’re continuing our week-long look at Chap Clark’s five new realities every kid wants us to know. Here’s reality number four: Our kids believe that the words people use rarely match reality. What is Chap telling us here? Our kids are living in a world where it’s obvious to them that promises that are made are just as easily broken. As a result, our kids have become Class A cynics. You hear it from kids who say things like, “We don’t respect adults because they don’t respect us.” Growing up being told to “do as I say, not as I do” may sound like an innocuous and innocent old cliché. But in today’s brave new world of childhood and adolescence, this reality gap is one more nail in the coffin of trust. Jesus has called his followers to follow him by living lives of integrity. We must not only keep our word, but that word must be kept in and through our actions. We can reverse the cynicism of the emerging generations by being people of truth and integrity.

All this week we’re looking at my friend Chap Clark’s five new realities every kid wants us to know. Reality number three is this: Our kids believe that there is nothing that lasts. Chap reminds us that M. Scott Pecks book, The Road Less Traveled, begins with these words: “Life is difficult.” We know that this is true. But over the last few decades, we have becoming increasingly hopeless about the future. For our kids, futility about the future is the new normal. Developing a healthy outlook on life requires that there is something upon which to stand and thrive. With our kids believing that tomorrow is always going to be worse, we need to go out of our way to communicate the hope that can be theirs in Jesus Christ. Yes, the world is broken. But God has put into place a marvelous and grand plan of redemption where those who have faith in Christ can not only have hope in the midst of present difficulty, but they can look forward to a new heaven and a new earth where all things are as they are supposed to be.

All this week we’re looking at my friend Chap Clark’s five new realities every kid wants us to know. Today, we’re looking at reality number two: that our kids believe their worth is measured by their performance. Chap says that historically, children were valued simply because they were a part of us. But today, as a result of being abandoned, they now have to earn their way into our hearts and minds. But here’s the issue: While we all want our kids to do well, to produce, and to flourish, we have created an environment where our kids see that the only way to get noticed is to succeed at what the adults in your life want from you. For example, when a child is playing soccer and his dad only looks up from his cell phone when he scores a goal, the child is learning that dad’s attention is hinged on scoring a goal. When this lesson is repeated, it becomes ingrained. The message for adults is clear: expect kids to do their best. But we must love them, care for them, and spend time with them simply because they are a part of us.

My friend Chap Clark says thee are five new realities every kid wants you to know. This week, we’re going to unpack those five realities. Chap says that the first reality is this: that kids have been abandoned by the adult community. The last few decades have seen a decline in the time and willingness of adults to simply be there for kids. This includes teachers, neighbors, coaches, and yes, even parents and youth workers. Consequently, kids are asking “who is there to listen to me?” “Who respects me?” And “who really cares about me?” Chap calls this systemic abandonment. It’s the sad reality where the various systems and structures that shape our kids’ lives have become more committed to the perpetuation of an agenda or expectation than to the internal landscape of a child’s developmental trajectory. With more and more of our kids facing the prospect of fewer and fewer adults being there for them, each of us needs to take stock of how well we’re doing at being present in their lives.

What does parental love and attention have to do with a teen’s sexual choices and activities? Research has shown that teens will often use sex as a means to express and satisfy emotional and interpersonal needs that have little or nothing to do with sex. Sexual intercourse becomes a coping mechanism to deal with the absence of love and affection at home. One study of ninth graders sought to discover why young teens want or would want to engage in male-female sexual intercourse. Intimacy was the number one reason given, with respondents understanding intimacy as something that would make them “feel close” or “feel loved.” Chap Clark discovered in his conversations with teens that sexual activity oftentimes serves as “a temporary salve for the pain and loneliness resulting from abandonment. Parents, three of the greatest gifts you can give your children are the gifts of your time, your attention, and your love. Your kids need all three. Give them generously. 

Do you talk to your children about their faith? About yours? I have been reading the book "Sticky Faith" by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark and my goodness it is such an amazing guide to raising sticky faith children while also having sticky faith ourselves. One of the questions shared to ask your children is "How did you see God at work today?" When I read this, I stopped dead in my tracks. I LOVE this so much and in this podcast I am sharing how I have already applied it with my boys and how God's power has already been revealed! I am also beginning a 30 Day "God at Work" Challenge beginning September 1st. I share more about this in the podcast too! I pray you will join me in this fun and no doubt profound challenge, God will make sure of that! May you be encouraged and remember that every step you take is progress and it Matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

What are the unique needs of the emerging generation of young people? And how do we as the church uniquely reach and engage them today? In this podcast, Sean and Scott interview youth culture guru Chap Clark about his recent book Adoptive Church. Chap brings a lifetime of experience and research, as well as Scriptural insight, to help churches effectively nurture young people today. [Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at www.biola.edu/thinkbiblically]

Martin catches up with his old friend Chap Clark for a chat about welcoming and including young people at church, young leader programmes and more.

Chap Clark, the senior pastor at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, talks to us about his newest book, The Adoptive Church. Chap describes how we, as a church, can better function like the family God intended us to be and how that impacts different ministries, specifically student ministries.

In this episode, I talk with author and pastor, Chap Clark. Chap has written many books and taught extensively on how to create church that will reach the next generation. He and I have a conversation about his new book, Adoptive Church. Chap shares a lot of wisdom and practical steps churches can take to create […] The post Episode 128: Creating a Church Family for Kids & Students appeared first on nickblevins.com.

Show Notes:Terry mentioned a few of his own books, including Teaching the Next Generations: A Comprehensive Guide for Teaching Christian Formation. This is the book Terry mentioned earlier in the inteview. Each chapter is about a totally different topic, so that this one book becomes a constantly helpful resource.He also mentioned a book he wrote called The Self-Aware Leader toward the end of the interview. Hurt, by Chap Clark should be required reading for all youth leaders in the USA. Chap did a massive research project, and discovered things about how teenagers have changed since most of us were young. This book was a landmark in youth ministry when it was released.No Supplies Required, old Group book. There are a few used copies on Amazon here.Doug Franklin Leader Treks anything Doug & Angie Franklin are putting down, I’m picking up. https://www.leadertreks.org/DYM has been helpful. They can be found at www.downloadyouthministry.com. Jen Bradbury blogs regularly at www.ymjen.com and wrote The Jesus Gap. Also? We're interviewing her next week!The Self-Aware Leader is good for volunteer teams

Over the course of Walt Mueller's years of youth ministry, he's developed some wonderful friendships with a variety of youth ministry peers. Some of the most significant relationships have resulted in sometimes fun, sometimes serious, and always profitable conversation about their personal lives and ministry matters. They don't always agree, but they always work to sharpen one another. All of us need these kind of relationships where iron sharpens iron as we love each other and serve together. We invite you to listen in on one of these conversations among youth ministry friends, Walt Mueller, Duffy Robbins, Marv Penner, and Chap Clark... on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

I am looking forward to welcoming Chap Clark to West Houston this Sunday. Chap is an outstanding communicator and will be preaching a powerful message for all of us. As a parent, my deepest desire is to see our three children grow in their relationship with God. Ultimately I want them to experience a faith of their own—learning to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit in good times and bad. Additionally, I believe that the primary context for their faith development is within the local church—our church here at West Houston. Not only do I have this desire for my three kids (seeing them grow with God), but I have the same desire for your kids as well. Research shows that nearly 50% of graduating high school seniors struggle with their faith—many of them walking away from church, God, etc. altogether. However, research has proven that there are things that we (the body of Christ) can do together to help our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren remain committed to a life of faith and service. To that end, we are bringing in Chap Clark (a world renown author and expert in this field) to help us wrestle together with these questions and issues.

I am looking forward to welcoming Chap Clark to West Houston this Sunday. Chap is an outstanding communicator and will be preaching a powerful message for all of us. As a parent, my deepest desire is to see our three children grow in their relationship with God. Ultimately I want them to experience a faith of their own—learning to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit in good times and bad. Additionally, I believe that the primary context for their faith development is within the local church—our church here at West Houston. Not only do I have this desire for my three kids (seeing them grow with God), but I have the same desire for your kids as well. Research shows that nearly 50% of graduating high school seniors struggle with their faith—many of them walking away from church, God, etc. altogether. However, research has proven that there are things that we (the body of Christ) can do together to help our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren remain committed to a life of faith and service. To that end, we are bringing in Chap Clark (a world renown author and expert in this field) to help us wrestle together with these questions and issues.

Alvin Sanders spreads his wisdom in the area of serving cross-culturally by emphasizing the importance of not allowing ourselves to be colorblind and matching our church to the demographics of our community. Chap Clark describes how to have an "Adoptive Youth Ministry" that expounds upon the concept of being adopted into God's household as His sons and daughters. 

Walt and Jason forgo the normal youth culture news section to dive right into a conversation about transgender issues. Chap Clark of Fuller Theological Seminary and Duffy Robbins of Eastern University join the conversation to discuss what it looks like for The Church, and youth ministry in particular, to address issues related to gender and gender identity. What approach should we take when thinking about these topics? What do we do when we have a transgender student in our ministry? These questions and more are addressed throughout this podcast episode.

Chap Clark discusses his book "Sticky Faith" about helping children keep their faith as they leave the home.

Clark is associate provost for regional campuses and strategic projects and professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. A well-known practitioner, adolescent and family scholar, and author, Clark has more than 30 years' experience in direct ministry, including 15 years with Young Life, as well as positions with several churches, Denver Seminary, and Youth Specialties. He is the senior editor of Youthworker Journal and president of Foothill Community Ministries, Inc., the parent organization for the ParenTeen and HURT Seminars. Dr. Clark has remained in direct ministry with young people, and is committed to the equipping and training of men and women who recognize the Church's mandate of reaching out to young people in the name of Christ. He is the author of many books, articles, and videos that focus primarily on relationships. Most recently, he published Hurt 2.0 and coauthored Sticky Faith with Fuller's Kara Powell.

Parenting is much more than just having a child. Join Dr. Chap Clark as we discover the Upward, Inward, Outward dimensions of parenting!