How to Inspire Teens to Go to Church

When you̵7;re eager for your child to embrace spirituality and develop a relationship with his creator, you might want your adolescent to join you at church. While this is a worthy goal, it might take just the right approach to inspire a teenager to attend church. With patience and support, your goal of cultivating a stronger faith in your teenager might come to fruition.

Instructions

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      Pray about your teen̵7;s connection with church to involve God in the process, suggests the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, of The Woodlands, Texas. Frequent and ongoing prayer about your teenager̵7;s spiritual development can be an effective solution. Also pray for God̵7;s wisdom and influence on your actions to help you encourage your child in a positive way.

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      Set a faithful and committed example for your teenager to help her feel motivated to attend church, advises the Grace Communion International Church website. Make your faith a living and integral part of your life, every day of the week. Attend church services consistently, putting this worship above other pursuits and activities.

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      Invite your teenager to attend church with you, suggests educator David O. McKay with Brigham Young University. Avoid demands and emotional begging. Instead, simply tell your teenager that you̵7;ll be attending church and you̵7;d love her to join you. Issue an invitation every week, regardless of whether your teen accepts.

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      Find ways for your teenager to become involved in church activities and service to forge a connection. Teenagers can take on important servant and leadership roles in a church community, according to the Rolesville Baptist Youth organization. Local outreach programs or even broader mission trips might be options for involving your teen in church service.

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      Connect your teenager with a mentor at church, suggests pastor Michael Bayne with the Grace Community Church in Clarksville, Tennessee. When an adult member with a mature faith partners with a teenager to provide support and encouragement, the teenager might develop a stronger incentive to stay active in the church.

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