7 Church Trends to Watch in 2024

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Everything points toward 2024 being a pivotal year for church leaders.
After a few years of chaos and heartache for many church leaders, it’s time to look to the future. While the horizon ahead isn’t all roses, much of it IS addressable.
So, today, I'd love to help you navigate what's to come this year with the 7 Church Trends to Watch in 2024.
And, I've made it easier than ever for you and your team to dig in and explore.
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CHAPTERS:
00:18 - Trend #1 - The Stable Church is Declining
01:00 - Trend #2 - Millennials are the New Core of Your Church
01:52 - Trend #3 - Gen Z is Reshaping the Church
02:50 - Trend #4 - Discipleship is Going Digital
03:38 - Trend #5 - Partisan Politics Doesn't Bring Long-Term Growth
04:41 - Trend #6 - AI is Becoming the Norm
05:51 - Trend #7 - A New Kind of Mega Church Pastor is Emerging

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@DavidWesley 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping your finger on the pulse of the church. I was in Barrie last Sunday to lead worship at Emmanuel - almost within shouting range of you!🤣

@losmcdonald 5 ай бұрын

Preach the Gospel and welcome those who receive the Message, and dust off your feet and move on from those who don't. We are to merely plant the seed, we cannot make it grow.

@ForwardChurchGA 7 ай бұрын

We're seeing this, we're just south of Atlanta, GA. 85% of our growth over the last 18 months has been millennials. They're quick to serve and they prefer relational extra gatherings rather than deep study or outreach. They engage in outreach but it's also more relational.

@CareyNieuwhof 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@jonterry3066 4 ай бұрын

Really good data!!! Thanks

@CareyNieuwhof 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@KJ-lb4tj 7 ай бұрын

If you're not discipling on-line then you're not engaging in the breaking down of real communities. That's what people actually want and need.

@KJ-lb4tj 7 ай бұрын

'if you want to keep your ministry ahead of the curve'. That sounds like a very business model statement that is irrelevant to Jesus upside down character-building relationship based gatherings.

@jesus-on-demand 6 ай бұрын

Question: are the good people staying away-leaving or the bad guys?

@ryanleland7069 7 ай бұрын

What data sources are you using to provide these insights?

@CareyNieuwhof 7 ай бұрын

Data is linked in my full article: careynieuwhof.com/church-trends-2024/

@KJ-lb4tj 7 ай бұрын

Let gen z lead.... What the heck. The Bible has clear guidance that, elders, those of good character and those that don't lord it over others but are servants are the leaders. It also says to be careful not to put too much pressure on a young believer as pride will be tempting.

@dagwould 6 ай бұрын

Just who are you talking to when the viewer gets a 1/4 side head shot such as at 3:32? We know its not an interview, so it breaks the connection with the viewer. I don't know which producer things this is a good idea for keeping a warm connection with the viewer, but it doesn't work. It looks somewhere between 'weird' and 'corny'. Not cool Carey.

@MrThelittleguy903 7 ай бұрын

Here's an idea...preach the gospel. You know, God's word. That a trend that's been working for a couple of millenia.

@mtcstyle 7 ай бұрын

When will the centrality of the Sunday sermon go away? I'm a de-churched mid-40-yo. I spend the majority of my time with unchurched friends. I will not invite them into a community where they get lectured to.

@CareyNieuwhof 7 ай бұрын

Great point, there are a rise of churches/ministries that are trying to build community and discipleship in a unique way that isn't central to the sermon and lead pastor. Something to keep an eye on for sure.

@tomlundeen1029 7 ай бұрын

I've been in ministry for 45 years and have had the privilege of serving churches in America and Australia, and am in what can be described as a "megachurch" as Sr. Pastor for the past 20 years. I have heard almost my entire ministry life that preaching is a thing of the past and will be replaced by something. It has never happened, and if anything, preaching is more important today than ever before. The "foolishness of preaching" is something God inspires and uses. Jesus didn't think it was outdated, and neither did Peter or Paul, or 2,000 years of church history. Perhaps this person was in churches where the preaching was "lecturing"...if so, that's a shame. Great preaching is still one of the main ways God speaks today.@@CareyNieuwhof