3. A LOOK TLW
TLW 3.0?
So what did
TLW 1.0
& TLW 2.0
look like?

4. A Promise of Abstinence Until Marriage
TLW 1.0
A Promise of Abstinence Until Marriage
(1993)

5. The Early 90s
Culture expected teenagers to be sexually active and abstinence was not presented as an option
Christian parents and teenagers expressed concern over teen sexual behavior
The concern was addressed in the form of student, parent, church solutions

6. Believing that True Love Waits,
I make a commitment to God,
myself, my family, my friends,
my future mate, and my future
children to remain sexually
abstinent from this day until
the day I enter a covenant
marriage relationship.

7. Students making commitments to sexual abstinence until marriage.

8. First National TLW Display s July 1994 s The Mall s Washington, DC

9. A Promise of a Life of Purity Including Abstinence
TLW 2.0
A Promise of a Life of Purity Including Abstinence
Until Marriage
(2004)

10. The Mid 00s
Sexual behavior among teenagers was different and abstinence was seen as an option
The use of the word and the idea of “purity” expanded the view of abstinence
A significant number of teenagers were publicly expressing their commitment to purity/abstinence

11. Believing that True Love Waits,
I make a commitment to God,
myself, my family, my friends,
my future mate, and my future
children to a lifetime of purity
including sexual abstinence
from this day until the day
I enter a biblical marriage
relationship.

12. Tenth Anniversary Celebration s 2004 s Centennial Park s Nashville, TN

13. TLW International Rally/Display s 2004 Summer Olympics s Athens, Greece

14. A Promise and a Process Toward a Life of Purity Including Abstinence
TLW 3.0
A Promise and a Process Toward a Life of Purity Including Abstinence
Until Marriage
(2010)

15. Creating a Culture of Purity
Celebrate markers
Support & encourage students
Educational
Church involvement
Parental supervision
Intentional conversations
Teachable opportunities
Repentance & restoration
Accountability (peer & adult)

16. Creating a Culture of Purity
Student Element
Home Element
Church Element

18. CHILDHOOD PATH of PURITY MARKERS Birth and Infancy Physical Curiosity
Starting School
Sexual/Social Development
“The Talk”

19. YOUNGER YOUTH PATH of PURITY MARKERS 6. Puberty 7. 13th birthday
8. Entering the youth group
9. TLW Ceremony

20. OLDER YOUTH PATH of PURITY MARKERS 10. Driver’s license
11. Dating (group/first date)
12. Exclusively dating
13. Prom/banquet/formal
14. High school graduation

21. POST YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT
PATH of PURITY MARKERS
POST YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT
15. College
16. Singleness
17. Engagement
18. Marriage

22. PURITY DETOURS Abuse Sexual Activity Pregnancy & Abortion Pornography
Homosexuality
Living Together

24. A Promise and a Process Toward a Life of Purity Including Abstinence Until Marriage