November 26, 2025

Future Church Series – Episode 2: The Economics of the Future Church

28 minutes

Welcome back to The Church Answers Podcast and to our ongoing series called “The Future Church.” In each episode, Thom and Jess unpack the shifts shaping tomorrow’s congregations—and how pastors and leaders can prepare today.

In this episode, we’re looking at a subject every church feels: money. The financial landscape of ministry is changing rapidly. Attendance patterns have shifted, giving habits have evolved, and the next generation is thinking about generosity in completely new ways.

So, what will funding look like for the future church? Thom and Jess explore four emerging models that are helping churches stay healthy and mission-focused in a changing economy.

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Upward Sports

Future Church Series – Episode 1: The Microchurch

Future Church Series – Episode 3: Trends in Evangelism in the Local Church

Future Church Series – Episode 4: Making Evangelism Visible

Future Church Series – Episode 5: The Rise of Four New Co-Vocational Church Staff

Future Church Series – Episode 6: What Is the Size of the Typical Church in the Future?

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Membership

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