The Lived Experience of Conversion in the Broader Context of Experience of Faith Formation: A Phenomenological Study of Third- and Greater-generation Seventh-day Adventist Young Adults

Abstract

While the New Testament Scriptures describe the characteristics of firstgeneration conversion, they do not describe how the children of believers come to Christian faith. Moreover, while there has been considerable empirical research on conversion, very little of it addresses conversion in the lives of those nurtured in faith. As a result, many second-and greater-generation Christians may feel that the term "conversion" does not describe their spiritual experiences. The purpose of this study was TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ILLUSTRATION ……………………………………………………… vii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ……………………………………………………… viii Chapter 1.