Will our children have faith? A call for generational faith-transference

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.