They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6
Zondervan Publishing Company
They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Are Christians Fundamentalists Who Take the Whole Bible Literally?
by Zondervan Publishing Company
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a lot of young people really liked Jesus but didn’t like going to church? Imagine trying to figure out why and how the church could change to welcome them better. Could understanding these questions help bring everyone closer together?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This six-session DVD program addresses common reasons why many teens and young adults feel disconnected from the church despite their interest in Jesus. It offers thoughtful discussions on faith and community, aiming to help churches engage youth more effectively. Suitable for ages 13-18, it includes a leader’s guide and is designed for group use alongside a participant’s guide.
Why we rated They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6 11C
They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6 is written at a Level 6-7 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6 works for readers up to grade 8.5.
We rate They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, They Like Jesus but Not the Church, Session 6 explores religious life, youth, church renewal, faith, and community — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about religious life, youth, church renewal.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780310824565
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction