How can church members help teenagers aquire Christian moral standards? C. Ellis Nelson views morals as a practical outgrowth of beliefs about the meaning of life, and oulines seven strategies that can help adults influence young adults. He emphasizes what Christians can do in congregations to create a caring community that encourages young people to embody virtues that build a better society.
C. Ellis Nelson is President Emeritus of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and Research Professor of Christian Education at Austin Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas. He is the author of several books including How Faith Matures and Helping Teenagers Grow Morally: A Guide for Adults, both published by WJK.
