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2025 Church Trends You Can't Ignore
4 shifts every pastor should be aware of heading into the new year.
WHAT’S CHANGING IN 2025 (AND WHAT’S NOT)
Staying ahead of trends doesn’t mean chasing hype—it means being wise to the shifts shaping the people we lead.
In this week’s video, we explore three trends gaining momentum in 2025—and two constants that still anchor healthy churches. Plus, we’ve added one bonus insight that might surprise you.
From pastors phasing out full online services to a cultural shift where faith is being re-examined through fresh lenses—there’s something here for every church leader.
This is the kind of perspective that helps teams make better decisions, together.
In This Episode Your Team Will Learn
-Why short-form vertical videos are replacing full-length online services
-How mainstream platforms are softening toward faith conversations
-Why sabbaticals are trending—and needed
-The one shift we wish was happening (but isn’t)
-How AI is becoming a tool, not a threat, for church leaders
Discussion Questions
Is our church still investing in full-length online services—should we reconsider that strategy?
How are we acknowledging or adapting to the cultural shift in perception toward faith?
Have we ever formally discussed sabbaticals for our staff or leaders?
What’s one area of ministry we could experiment with AI to save time or improve clarity?