What Gen Z's Church Exodus Means for Your Hiring Strategy

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast · Aug 19, 2026 · 7m · transcript

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast discusses the challenge of attracting young leaders, particularly Gen Z, to church staff positions. Todd Rhoades highlights that the cultural perceptions of a church, especially political associations, can deter potential candidates. He emphasizes the need for churches to be explicit about their culture, focusing on aspects like safety, diversity, and openness in handling disagreements. Churches should make their culture visible through their website, job descriptions, and interviews to attract younger staff effectively. • Gen Z feels alienated…