Why Nobody Wants to Work at a Church Anymore

Published on: Nov 13, 2023Updated on: Nov 13, 2023

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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Taylor Brantley

Taylor Brantley has three passions in life: God, people, and writing (with an honorary mention to food and fitness). Taylor was raised in a Christian homeschool environment, which encouraged a freedom to be who God made him and resulted in an interest in storytelling and writing.