Hello Mark,

  Thanks for the article. Can't say agree with Wilken, but I love the attention being paid to the college age. We can still be a influence in their lives by remaining or starting to be relational with our faith in every day subjects they face. Sometimes explaining our failings during those years , will give them hope and pause. Be honest our young adults mature faster now and need our support more than our judgement.  Thanks Mark, I know are doing work for Christ and you are blessed.

Hi Ken,

I'm still thinking about all the implications of the quote from Wilken's that begin's Hauerwas' article. I do think it is a good quote to start with, given where Hauerwas goes in his instructions and encouragement to college students. As you both you and Hauerwas note, there is a need for honest Christian mentors, older Christians who are willing to spend time with college students to encourage them and help them navigate the challenges they face. I know as I do this with students I am around my own faith is deepened and renewed, so it is certainly a two-way street. Thanks for you interest in campus ministry - all of us who work in academic communities covet your prayers.

Thanks mark, Wilken is essentailly correct but I think he limits Christianity to some extent. That being said I am excited about the youth movement and your so correct about that two way street. God bless you in efforts to serve Christ.

Ken