Summary

This workshop discussed what Dallas Willard calls the "elephant in the church" - the general failure of training adult Christians to be dedicated followers of Jesus Christ.

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Details

What are its effects on Christian education of children and teens? How does it hinder the church's mission? What can we do to change it?

Presented at the 2008 Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ.

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