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Reseach shows us that the church is struggling, particularly when it comes to engaging younger generations. Take a look for yourself:

The Reality of “Church” Today

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Percent of teens who leave the church at 18

* You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church And Rethinking Faith – David Kinnaman (Pg. 22-23)

Aging Church Leadership

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Average Age of Pastors

In 1992 the average age of  Protestant clergy was 44

In 2017 the average age of Protestant clergy is 55

Current breakdown by age:

  • Pastors Under 40 15% 15%
  • Pastors 44 – 55 35% 35%
  • Pastors 56 – 64 33% 33%
  • Pastors 65+ 17% 17%

Rise of the “Nones”

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Percent of Millennials Now considered "Nones"

  • % of Millennials who are Evangelical 21% 21%
  • % of Millennials Who are Protestant 11% 11%
  • % Of Millennials Who Are Catholic 16% 16%

The term “nones” simply means no religious affiliation or faith community allegiance.

Research: Pew Research – Millennials increasingly are driving growth of ‘nones’

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