Five Early Warning Signs Your Church Is Aging Too Fast

The Church Answers Podcast · Jul 1, 2026 · 20m

Thom identifies clear, measurable indicators that a church is aging—and what leaders can do before it becomes irreversible.

Declining involvement of younger adults and families

Worship style and programming that no longer connect across generations

Leadership pipelines that lack younger voices

Budget priorities that reflect the past more than the future

Practical first steps to begin reversing the trend

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary, Master of Ministry

Church Answers University

Church Equip

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The Hope Initiative

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