Ep. 79 - Why are Young People Leaving Church? Pastor Bradshaw's Advice to Church Members

Why are Young People Leaving Church? Pastor Bradshaw's Advice to Church Members

Are churches really losing their youth? In this powerful interview with Pastor Rickie Bradshaw, a veteran minister with 39 years of experience, we dive deep into why young people are disconnecting from church - and his answer might surprise you.
After seeing his own congregation transform, Pastor Bradshaw shares raw, honest insights about:

Why traditional church programs aren't enough anymore
The missing element that's driving youth away
How his radical decision to sell a 600-member church building led to unexpected growth
The simple but powerful way to reconnect with the next generation

Pastor Bradshaw's journey from leading a traditional mega-church to a smaller, more impactful ministry offers a fresh perspective on what authentic faith looks like in today's world. His story of reaching his skeptical neighbor will inspire you to rethink how we "do church" in modern times.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:05 - The real problem with modern churches
8:30 - The story of the skeptical neighbor
15:45 - Why Pastor Bradshaw sold his church
23:10 - Advice for church leaders
31:05 - Hope for the future of church

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