Millennials Aren’t Ready To Be Pastors | Ep. #023

Statistically 7 out of 10 current pastors feel like there is no one capable of replacing them. Brady talks statistics and personal experience in this episode.

 

February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer  - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.

 

What's In This Session?

• The largest generation in existence is 40 and under, and yet pastors don’t feel like can find adequate replacements (0:52)
• 7 out of every 10 current pastors believe identifying suitable candidates is becoming more difficult (69%), even though a majority believes their church is doing what it takes (69%) (1:02)
• “Being 27 and on staff at a church that I grew up my whole life is so difficult. I never get taken seriously and I am always working against the norm.” (2:35)
• “I recently stepped down from a church where the pastor was in his 50’s and one of threatens why was because I did not feel supported in my decisions and responsibilities at all. Coming to that decision was hard because I had to do a lot of searching as to why I felt that way. Ultimately, I had a seat at the table, but I felt like I was put up with - not part of the team.” (2:45)
• “I was in a church service and the (older) pastor said, “Let me talk to the Millennials for a minute” and proceeded to call all Millennials lazy, entitled, ungrateful, etc.” (3:04)
• "I am a 31 year old student/administrative pastor in a denomination that predominately has lead pastors in their 50’s and higher. I’ve been in ministry since I was 18. I’m still treated like I have little life experience or like I’m not ready to be a lead pastor. It’s ridiculous. I’m a father of two girls, ages 7 and 5, I lead a family, I’ve been leading in ministry for over a decade, I’ve been leading worship since I was 15.” (3:16)
• Brady was sent a video from a church with the pastor from stage saying, “Millennials, the generation that thinks the world revolves around them and that every thought they have is brilliant…” (3:42)
• Brady recently came under fire for an episode of Pro Church Daily Ep. 4 titled Why Pastors Are Too Old (angry emails, comments, “cocky jerk Millennial”) (4:03)
• Perception is reality; Millennials have a branding problem (4:14)
• Look inward - how are you perhaps contributing to this problem? (6:06)
• Start your own thing - it’s never been easier (7:17)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

• Why Pastors Are Too Old | Ep. #023
• The Aging of America's Pastors - Barna
• Pro Church Tools
• Pro Church Tools on Facebook
• Pro Church Tools on YouTube
• Brady Shearer on Instagram
• Brady Shearer on Twitter
• Alex Mills on Instagram

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/millennials-arent-ready-pastors-ep-023/.