Abstract:
It is a general statistic' that 50% of children raised up in Christian s homes will
not embrace the Christian faith as their own by the time they graduate from high
school. This article espouses the recognition of generational faith-transference
as the key to passing Christian faith and heritage. This article posits the importance
of parents taking up their responsibility in leading their children spiritually
and not to pass their responsibility to "professionals" within the church. While
most parents are focused on the development of the bodies and minds of their
children through athletics, sport and education, this article militates for the concentration
on the inner life and calls for parents to become "spiritual" coaches
to their children so that faith in Christ is encouraged through spiritual formation
that takes place at home that brings into focus the holistic personality development
of the child.
