As the parent of a college student, maybe you’ve experienced what relay runners feel as they make the all-important baton pass to their teammates.

Fear: "Will I make the pass successfully?"
Sadness: "Wow, my part is done. Could I have done better?"
Joy and relief: "I did it! It’s their turn now."

Like a coach, you've worked hard in training your children, preparing them for that time when you "hand them off" to the next level of maturity. And the "baton" pass is a critical component in assuring your child's success through the race of life.

What will they find on campus? Maybe not what you'd typically think. Research expert George Barna, in an on-line report, states that 80 percent of today's teens claim religious faith as very important. "Most teens are desperately striving to determine a valid and compelling purpose in life," Barna concluded. "There exists an opportunity for the church and para-church organizations to position themselves as a place of valuable insight and assistance."