Students and young adults today are spiritually hungry. They've been disappointed by existing social structures. They've been disillusioned by cultural images of success. They've been disoriented by the moral confusion of this age. Across the nation, they yearn for connection, for purpose, for truth.
I recently had dinner with Jeff Severn and Colby Putnam from InterVarsity’s philanthropy team. I asked them: “What draws young adults to Christianity today?” Colby shared two criteria from his experience: Is it beautiful? And does it work? Indeed, our gospel is both beautiful and true.
Unfortunately, there are times we may present an incomplete gospel. As mature Christians, we won't add to Scripture. But we are prone to leave out integral parts of God's design. We may isolate practical applications from spiritual truths - failing to connect salvation to sanctification and service.
