HEy everyone,
Has anyone ever experimented with introducing or teaching the puritans to a youth group? I thought it might be an interesting idea to do this but was not sure what book to start with.
HEy everyone,
Has anyone ever experimented with introducing or teaching the puritans to a youth group? I thought it might be an interesting idea to do this but was not sure what book to start with.
Keith Gorman
Seminary student / ABA
Garland, TX
A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more. ~ JOHN OWEN
I don't know, but when I saw this thread's title, I thought you were suggesting the Puritans might have had youth groups!No way, back then when you hit 14, you got a job and a wife!
(Okay, exaggerating a little teensy bit)
Austin Williamson
Electrical engineering student at Texas State University
Member of Church of the Cross (PCA)
San Marcos, TX
Let us, then, as we would show ourselves to be godly, keep close to the rule of worship, and in the things of Jehovah go no further than we can say, 'It is written'.
~Rev. Thomas Watson, The Godly Man's Picture
Nathan Riese
Under Care, PCA
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo, Illinois
Current student at MBBC
Future student of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
www.gpts.edu
sorry to disappoint. I'm not sure if the Puritans had a youth pastor who was awesome at Dodgeball or not.
Thanks for the suggestion on Pilgrim's progress. Maybe what are a few more titles that might be readable, understandable and leave 'em wanting more!
Keith Gorman
Seminary student / ABA
Garland, TX
A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more. ~ JOHN OWEN
Austin Williamson
Electrical engineering student at Texas State University
Member of Church of the Cross (PCA)
San Marcos, TX
Let us, then, as we would show ourselves to be godly, keep close to the rule of worship, and in the things of Jehovah go no further than we can say, 'It is written'.
~Rev. Thomas Watson, The Godly Man's Picture
When I read your question I thought it said that you wanted to teach the puritans about youth groups... uh, they kind aren't around anymore...![]()
Thomas Vincent, in his work, "The Good Work Begun," has sermons that were specifically addressed to the teenagers in his church.
In the Jonathan Edwards collection of sermons, "To the Rising Generation," you have talks he gave to the youth of his church.
"God's Call to Young People" is comprised of sermons by the New England Puritans to young people.
It's pretty serious stuff, though.
Dr. Don Kistler
Precious Remedies to Satan's Devices will be invaluable to youths today.
Also, it seems many today are fascinated by J. Edwards. Not surprising, it could be a good start to other less known Puritans.
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Shorter Catechism with Scripture Proofs by Thomas Vincent
Logic by Isaac Watts (this is something out teens could definitely use)
jason d.
deacon @ Sovereign Joy Community Church [hosting the Psalm 119 Discernment Conference in Fort Worth feat. Phil Johnson, Todd Friel, Justin Peters + more...]
reformed baptist(LBC.1689)
fort worth (haltom city), texas
Thanks for all the suggestions and recommendations!
Keith Gorman
Seminary student / ABA
Garland, TX
A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more. ~ JOHN OWEN
Austin Williamson
Electrical engineering student at Texas State University
Member of Church of the Cross (PCA)
San Marcos, TX
Let us, then, as we would show ourselves to be godly, keep close to the rule of worship, and in the things of Jehovah go no further than we can say, 'It is written'.
~Rev. Thomas Watson, The Godly Man's Picture
I've quoted various Puritans and their ilk in studies and lessons for teenagers. That generation seems to appreciate the sense that their faith has a link to the past (plus they can see it's good material!). But the kids I've worked with have only appreciated it in very small doses. As in a few sentences at a time. My attempt to get them to do significant reading from Edwards' Affections fell flat, and I've been too chicken to try anything similar since.
Perhaps you'll have better success. It does seem to me like a good idea. Maybe I just didn't do it well.
Jack K.
PCA, worshiping with some fine Baptists in Colorado
No, the Puritans didn't have a youth ministry. They didn't even have volleyball back then. And everyone knows, you can't have a youth ministry without volleyball!
But seriously, I think that's a great idea. Someone should write a book on a popular level about the Puritans and their theology.
Jonathan, A.A.S.
Audio Engineer
Reformed Baptist
Ohio
Thomas Watson: Picture of a Godly Man.
Pastor Nathan Eshelman, Los Angeles, CA
Reformed Presbyterian Church
PRESBYTERIAN THOUGHTS
Los Angeles Reformed Presbyterian Church
RPCLA Sermons Online
Puritan Reformed Seminary
Bookmarks