Sadly, college is a low point for many disciples in their walk with Christ. I know it was for me. Although I tried to stay connected in my relationship with God going through my personal devotions, I struggled greatly because when I headed off to college I was more focused on avoiding Moral struggles than finding a church home. Over the years I became almost completely detached from the church.
Here is a new resource that could be helpful to families and churches that are working to achieve the goal of creating life long worshipers of Christ that are prepared for life after High school. This book, Thriving at College by Alex Chediak, targets students (and/or families of students) preparing to head off or who have already headed off to college. Although this seems like an easy graduation gift, this could be an even greater resource for parents to read with their children! Maybe you know someone preparing to leave for college for the fall, or a family that you could recommend this book to.
Here is a link to the book, right now it is 50% off!
There were too many recommendation quotes from trusted sources to list, I chose only two to share.
“Alex Chediak offers solid advice and counsel in Thriving at College. In this book, he provides good wisdom and sound practical advice to young Christians seeking to navigate the world of higher education while simultaneously maturing into faithful Christians.”
— R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“All the things I speak to college students about are here… A must-read for kids headed to college and those already there.”
— Tedd Tripp, best-selling author of Shepherding a Child’s Heart
even his own teens love to listen to him speak rod is an author, writer, former church planter and pastor, entrepreneur, and sales and leadership coach.