Are aging churches a real problem? The US population has a median age of 39 years old. Most denominations have a median age of congregants close to 60 years old. Josh and Sam discuss why churches are a generation older than their surrounding communities. What are the implications of the aging trend in churches?
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- An inherent generation gap exists between the church and the community.
- Many churches may feel “outdated” due to this age disparity.
- Older isn’t necessarily worse, and younger isn’t inherently better, but churches are more likely to grow through younger generations than older ones.
- The older the church, the more challenging it becomes to connect with the next generation.
- Hiring a younger pastor is not a silver bullet solution.
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