Executive director of Fuller Youth Institute refers to ‘Sticky Faith’ principles
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08/31/12
Kara E. Powell, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and assistant professor of youth and family ministry, was quoted in an article in the
Chicago Tribune on “
Keeping the Faith at Home.”
The August 28 article, authored by William Hageman, explores the need for parents to help children explore issues of spirituality even if the family is not part of an organized religion.
Powell, according to the article, says “parents need to make themselves available to talk about spirituality and religion at home. They should be extra diligent in making faith a topic that can be discussed so that children won't be confused or ashamed about any observations or questions they might have.”
The article refers to Powell’s expertise in this area as author of the recent book
Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids.
“For parents who don't come from a particular faith persuasion, who don't have a religion that is motivating them, when they show character, they should explain what motivates them," Powell states.
The article ran in more than 20 other news outlets—the
Sacramento Bee,
Fresno Bee, and others—in addition to the
Chicago Tribune.
Read the full article here.