When we read the news and look at the world around us today, it can be tempting to throw our hands up in defeat: 'Young adults are leaving the church! What will happen to the church of tomorrow?' As someone who grew up in the church, went to seminary, worked in ministry, and is still walking with Jesus daily - and as the final months of my twenties are on the horizon - I think my perspective on the matter of youth and church attendance might surprise you. What follows is not