Another wonderful article from ChristianPost.com addressing a new documentary tilted "Indoctrination". To quote Cal Thomas, "Every Christian parent with a child in a government school should see this." I have been a long time speaking to this issue myself. I totally understand that God has given some kids the ability to be salt and light in a very dark place called the government run school system, although I truly believe that this is not the norm! I also am a firm believer that Youth Evangelism starts at home and homeschooling can be a tremendous tool in that process.  Whether it is homeschooling or Christian schooling, we are called as parents and mentors of youth to disciple this next generation. If we are obedient to this call, we must when applicable find a way out of the "Indoctrination".
Indoctrination

Excellent article from crosswalk.com written by Chuck Colson. Of course the Bible tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please God", although it is a wonderful thing that our Christian faith is not a blind faith but one that is truly supported by historical, archeological, and external sources!
The Reason for Christ

     On this Father's day weekend I was encouraged and blessed to come across this awesome article written by Michael Craven.  I wholeheartedly agree with his perspective which is truly a biblical perspective in this recent article from Crosswalk.com. We cannot neglect as fathers our spiritual role in equipping our children with a biblical worldview. I hearken back to the success of the Joshua generation due to Godly instruction while they were young before and during their journey into the promised land.  Let us make a decision to be obedient to the scripture and pour into our children as the Lord commands us to.(Deut 6)
Fathers: Key to Their Children's Faith

     Ran across this article and I thought I would share it.  Just another reason for us as parents and mentors of children to seriously consider the option of homeschooling if you are not already.  Whether you are able to do so or not, it is absolutely essential that we pour into our youth and equip them with a Biblical Worldview as the Lord instructs us to in his word!
Creeping socialism -- coming to a school near you

     I enjoyed this article from Al Mohler and wanted to share it. All throughout this site I have spoken myself to the importance of teaching the youth to Love God with their mind not just their heart and soul. Far to often this is often overlooked leaving our youth with unanswered questions pertaining to their fragile faith. It is our responsibility to help to create disciples and evangelize the youth. Enjoy this article and take Mr. Mohler's message to heart when it comes to training and equipping our youth.
The Glory of God and the Life of the Mind

     This blog post by Mark Hamby is right on point and a excellent article in regards to a very important question each and every Christian parent will be forced to make.  Do we send our children to the government run schools in order to be salt and light, do we Homeschool or send them to private Christian schooling.  It is a question that cannot be taken lightly and must be considered prayerfully in every individual home.  As for me, I will always believe youth evangelism starts at home!

Christians in the Public School?

     Ever since I have started this blog and ministry of Evangelism, Youth and Culture, I have been driven by the passion to help in reaching a new generation of youth sold out for Christ.  My goal with this website has and will always be to be serve the Lord's call to wholeheartedly pour ourselves into the training and equipping of our children in order to help in creating disciples.  It is my prayer that in reading this sobering article about the possible future of our next generation, you would not be dismayed but invigorated to use this website and many others to reach out and play a role in creating a new Joshua Generation before it is too late!
Youth Evangelism Could End by 2024

     The title of this post speaks for itself. Is Christianity unique and as followers of Christ are we in many ways no different then any other practioner of any religion?  I would emphatically argue that Christians are truly unique and separate from any other religion in the world. I recently tackled this question in a Bible College paper and wanted to share my writings with you. As you read this short paper, I would  challenge the reader to look for ways to incorporate these truths into the evangelization of the youth!  As always I truly believe we can and must help to create a new Joshua Generation full of faith and passion for the Lord.
    

     What makes Christians unique?  Let us look at the definition of unique according to Webster’s New World Dictionary ...

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    I usually do not like to post something so long, but in this case I truly feel it is imperative for the body of Christ to get this right when it comes to our responsibility. Within this post I have copied my latest Bible college paper in regards to my favorite topic of 'Youth Evangelism starting at Home". Please do not be turned away by the length of this post, as I encourage You who care about our youth and being obedient to the Lord's calling to take a little time for the benefit of our children's future.

      Another church door closes, the lights are turned out never to be turned on again, and another family falls into an abyss as they watch their children fall away from the faith. ...

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     I wanted to share this article from Christian Post and their guest columnist Greg Stier.  I truly believe this article hits the nail on the head in regards to mentoring youth according to a biblical worldview.

    If you are not aware of the growing movement known as the emergent church, then you must get educated quickly.  This movement is after the hearts and minds of our youth and is truly contrary to a biblical worldview.  I will continue to stand on my soap box, and speak loudly that youth evangelism has to start in the home, in order to equip our children to give a reason for the hope that lies within.  Within this article Jan Markel speaks to the attempted merging of Christianity and Buddhism going on in a Christian college.  Jesus warned of the coming apostate church in the end times and we seem to be right in the middle of it.    

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EYC Ministries Podcast/ Biblical Worldview Training for Youth/ Part 3

     As many of you already know my wife and I have homeschooled our 5 children now for almost 10 years. I cannot say enough about the value of educating your children in a homeschool setting. First and foremost we have been given a tremendous opportunity to pour into our children a strong foundation based upon a biblical worldview. Secondly. study after study continues to show that homeschooled youth consistently score higher in testing that determines their readiness to learn at a higher level in the future. It is estimated that their our approximately 2 million children in the United States today who are being homeschooled. Praise God for the pioneers who paved the way in the beginning. Without their sacrifices normal hard working families like our family and yours who care about God, family and country would not have access to the myriad amount of resources today to assist us in our homeschool journey.  As more and more Christian parents consider the option of homeschooling each year.  It is my hope and prayer that the following Op-ed written by Michael Smith of the Home School Legal Defense Association would encourage and inform you about 3 major questions that every adult asks when considering homeschooling. It is my vision with EYC Ministries that  youth evangelism according to a biblical worldview would help in ushering in a new Joshua Generation that would transform culture.  In order for this to happen I truly believe homeschooling can and must play a large role in that vision.

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EYC Ministries Podcast/ Biblical Worldview Training for Youth- Part 2

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EYC Ministries Podcast / Biblical Worldview Training for Youth / Part 1

     My friends I am extremely excited to share the news about EYC Ministries new website at WorldviewYouthEvangelism.com.  Within the next week the site should be up and ready and available for use.  Much of what you have come to expect at EvangelizeTheYouth.com will be within this site but with more goodies.  Look for the new Evangelism, Youth and Culture Forum where insight and wisdom can be shared among the saints as we all look to exhort and encourage each other as we battle the Culture war. Subscribe to EYC Podcast at i Tunes and browse the EYC Resources Store for a myriad amount of tools available for purchase at rock bottom prices.  As many churches continue to allow the post modern culture to creep into the pulpits it is my prayer and goal that Evangelism,Youth and Culture at WorldviewYouthEvangelism.com plays a role along with the remaining remnant of the ...<< MORE >>

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EYC Ministries Podcast/  Tackles the question of Lifestyle Evangelism. Is it enough to reach a Post Modern Culture or do we need more?

    My friends we are in the midst of a war that is being waged for the hearts and minds of our youth.  That war itself centers around the way we view our culture and its begining its meaning and its ending.  We are constantly forced to abandon divine absolute truth in the name of political correctness, tolerance and diversity.  Are young adults are walking away from the faith as the church continues to accept and even promote liberal theology.  The battleground of worldviews has become imperative in regards to the future of the church as we know it.  Whether one is talking about Humanism, Naturalism, Post Modernism, Marxism or many others the question rings true.  "Are we as parents and mentors training and equipping our children in a Biblical worldview that is capable of standing firm against the ism's?"  It is my fear, and in many aspects undeniable that one can make the argument that we are losing the battle.  Youth Evangelism has continued to be more and more watered down as we look for ways to baby sit the young ones and entertain the older ones.  By no means do I believe that the gospel and its message cannot be conveyed through entertainment but we must also understand that the youth of today want to and need to go deeper.  Unfortunately due to the lack of strong doctrine our children are living in a post modern culture which believes truth is relative and not absolute, therefore if they are to survive and carry the torch through a dark and desolate world we must equip them.  Jesus himself said in Matthew 22:37 that loving God with all our heart, soul and mind was the greatest commandment.  Many of us adhere to this commandment when it comes to the heart and soul but the scripture refers to the mind as well, therefore we cannot leave out the importance of training the mind.  As I write this post I am truly excited to share with many brothers and sisters a ministry that is breaking down barriers set up by the enemy and equipping the saints to turn the tide back as we move towards our ultimate victory.  This ministry is Christian Worldview Network founded by Brannon Howse and Biblical worldview training is their focus and passion.  I myself just recently had the opportunity to attend one of their free code blue rallies aimed at creating a sense of urgency in the culture in order stand against the enemy and fight for our Biblical foundations that originally blessed this country so.  Many well known and respected Christian leaders such as Kay Arthur, Joel Rosenberg, Voddie Baucham, Kerby Anderson, David Barton and more have attached their efforts to this ministry as contributors and supporters.  I am including a link to the free code blue rallies around the country as well as Christian Worldview Network. It is my sincere prayer and desire that each and every one of you who care about the future of our Judeo Christian culture in the same way many of our founders did, would follow these links and begin to understand the power of Youth Evangelism and culture transformation through Biblical worldview training.
http://www.christianworldviewnetwork.com/
http://codebluerally.com/

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EYC Ministries Podcast/ The Prophet Ezekiel's message relevant today.

The Following Scriptures are ones That I did not reference within the Podcast in the order that they were given.
Ezekiel 2:3,4 / Ezekiel 5:5,6,8,11,14,15,17 / Ezekiel 7:5,10,14 / Ezekiel 22:26 / Ezekiel 7:20,21,22 / Ezekiel 9:9,10

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    As I write this latest post I am excited to share a concept that I discovered in reading Ron Luce's book "Recreate".  The subtitle of his book reads "Building a culture in your home stronger than the culture deceiving your kids".  With my work in EYC Ministries redefining and transforming the culture is absolutely critical to the evangelization of the youth.  That culture transformation cannot take place without the definement of core values that strengthen and enhance the family unit according to Gods eternal design and plan.  Here in lies the concept utilized by Ron Luce and his family which I have chosen to implement in mine and would challenge those of you reading this to jump on board as well in order that we as one body can make a difference in the lives of the youth.  It all starts with establishing a covenant within your family that upholds ...<< MORE >>