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Why Nobody Wants to Work at a Church Anymore

A crisis is brewing as fewer young people want to work at churches anymore. Between ministry pressures, church hurt, hypocrisy, and abundant new job options, interest is waning. Toxic culture and low pay are also big, yet overlooked factors driving next-gen leaders away. This article explores why these issues are dealbreakers for many and what churches can do to attract and retain young talent. Learn:

  • Why fewer young people are signing up for church roles now
  • Why Gen Z has far less tolerance for unhealthy workplaces than older generations
  • Why underpaying church staff isn’t acceptable anymore
  • More!

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Don Chapman

A prolific arranger and songwriter, Don has had songs published by Word, Integrity Music, G3worship and Worship Today, and has orchestrated music for several Christian artists. He serves as the arranger for Hymncharts.com and Worshiphymns.com. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and has been a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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