The Crisis Among Our Youth At least one in two teens leave the church in college. Nine in 10 youth abandon the church upon leaving home. (Source: Josh McDowell) Only 15 percent of Christian youth have a truly biblical worldview. Bible knowledge among teens is at record-low levels. (Source: Grace University) Most Christian parents dont take the lead in spiritually training their kids. At best, childrens and youth ministry co-exist in the church. Few churches integrate childrens and youth programs from ages 2 to 18. Awana offers a solution. 2007 Awana alumni study an independent online research survey When compared to other Americans, Protestants in general and the most religious segments of the U.S., Awana alumni are much more likely to Believe that Jesus is Gods Son (99 percent) Attend church weekly (92.7 percent) Pray daily (more than 80 percent) Take part in Bible study groups (69.4 percent) Be committed to the literal truth of Scripture Be firmly rooted in biblical doctrine Read their Bible regularly Attend Sunday school Volunteer in their church and community Give money to church Share their faith Believe that premarital sex is wrong. Two key findings 1)Awana was a powerful influence on alumnis spiritual foundation as important as the rest of their churchs activities combined. Importance of each primary influence in developing alumnis spiritual foundation: Parents 46.7 percent Awana 26.9 percent Church 26.4 percent 2) Scripture over time in an integrated system with significant parental involvement produces a remarkably positive and long-lasting result in youth. About the national Awana alumni study: 721 Awana alumni were asked the same questions as a 2005 Gallup study for Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion. 92 percent of respondents attended Awana for at least six years. 74 percent attended Awana for 10 or more years. Awana studys margin of error was +/ 4%.