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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