Becoming a Future-Ready Church

Too many churches are following ministry models shaped by the culture of yesteryear rather than by the new environments of tomorrow. By exploring ten specific shifts in approaches to ministry, church leaders can not only prepare their church for the future, but can raise up and empower the next generation of leaders to lead that charge.

Are Church Leaders Missing the Generational Handoff? There's Still Hope.

• Are we building institutions that will meaningfully serve the next generation of believers and their leaders?
• How does a church thrive in a culture where we have to earn credibility?
• How do we create a sense of belonging to the body of Christ and a strong sense of identity for the next generation?

“Becoming a Future-Ready Church” is a blueprint to guide you through eight critical shifts to help lead your church into the future with wisdom and hope. It describes several major converging trends that will greatly impact the church in America over the next few decades: the Great Resignation of Boomer leaders from churches, the shrinking percentage of Christians in America, and the change in felt needs among rising generations shaped heavily by anxiety, skepticism, and fragmentation.