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a book for church kids who are navigating doubt


Deconstruction can be a scary word in christian circles but what does it actually look like? If you start down that path, can there be any coming back? Is it always bad? And is reconstruction even an option after wrestling with doubt and the consequences of spiritual trauma?Church Kid Deconstruction: A Survival Guide will seek to help young Christians answer these questions and more!


I'm working on a book for "church kids" who are seeking to stay rooted in their faith in Jesus while facing seasons of doubt. This book is meant for all teens and young adults who have spent their lives in church, feel like they have checked all the boxes, attended all the youth group worship nights, gone on the short-term mission trips, and attended the huge retreats...but still find themselves wondering if this whole Jesus-thing is real.Add to that sense of emptiness that there are seemingly countless conflicting priorities being pushed within the American Evangelical church and it's no wonder so many "good Christian kids" are struggling with their faith.I hope to fill Church Kid Deconstruction: A Survival Guide with engaging stories, valuable insights into scripture, and practical tips meant to inspire and empower readers as they continue their faith journey.I want to not only give teens and young adults the tools needed to grow in their faith but also encourage current and former "church kids" to remain steady when they feel rocked by doubt and church trauma.I can't wait to share this book with the world and see how it impacts the lives of young people everywhere!

About The Author

Jared Bennett


Jared Bennett is a Youth Pastor committed to discipling the next generation of Jesus followers.Having been raised as a Pastor's Kid in a midwestern baptist church, Jared spent his twenties in the pacific northwest where he attended Multnomah Bible College and Seminary.With over 15 years of professional ministry experience across multiple evangelical denominations from the Mississippi river to the Pacific Northwest, he speaks with a thoughtful and grounded voice rooted in intentional youth ministry.

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