Many churches are asking the same question: “Where have all the student pastors gone?” In this episode, Josh and Sam explore the ongoing shortage of youth ministers and the structural reasons behind it.
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- In the last 30 years, many young leaders have chosen church planting over student ministry.
- Fewer schools now offer dedicated student ministry training.
- Churches increasingly hire internally without formal preparation.
- Some congregations have replaced student pastors with family pastors.
- Churches are older than they used to be. Fewer Gen Z attendees reduce perceived demand.
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