Faith Formation in a Secular Age: Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness

Faith Formation in a Secular Age: Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness

A Top Ten Book for Parish Ministry in 2017, Academy of Parish Clergy

The loss or disaffiliation of young adults is a much-discussed topic in churches today. Many faith-formation programs focus on keepi…

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