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Why are so many young adults leaving the church—and what can we do to help them stay connected?

In this episode of The Ministry Path, host Danny Chan sits down with Geoffrey Sewell, Senior Youth & Young Adults Ministries Director for the Southern California Conference, to explore one of the most significant challenges facing the church today. Geoffrey shares insights into why many young adults are stepping away from the church, the questions they're wrestling with, and how churches can better understand and engage this generation.

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In this episode of The Ministry Path, Danny Chan sits down with Kaleb Eisele, Director of Communications for the Oregon Conference, to share his personal journey of disconnection from the church and the experiences that ultimately drew him back. Kaleb reflects on how encountering Christlike Adventists changed his perspective and reignited his faith, giving him a renewed sense of purpose. Together, he and Danny explore the importance of building bridges rather than barriers, creating meaningful connections between those inside and outside the church, and fostering a community that reflects the love and mission of Jesus instead of reinforcing walls and silos.The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.This video is produced by the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, supporting local churches, schools, and ministries across our territory. Our mission is to exalt Christ by cultivating healthy churches and schools. 🔔 Subscribe for new videos each week   / @sccadventists  📰 Subscribe to Our NewsletterGet ministry updates, stories, and upcoming events:https://scc.adventist.org/subscribe🎙️ Listen to Our PodcastsThe Ministry Path — Conversations, tools, and encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders.https://open.spotify.com/show/1i1UfIe...Save It Spend It Share It — Practical, faith-based guidance on money, stewardship, and generosity.https://open.spotify.com/show/4dxZUfw...🌐 Visit Our Websitehttps://scc.adventist.org📱 Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook:   / sccadventists  Instagram:   / sccadventists  TikTok:   / sccadventists  LinkedIn:   / sccadventists  #Evangelism #Podcast #TheMinistryPath

In this episode of The Ministry Path, Danny Chan sits down with Paulo Tenorio, SCC Youth Ministries Director, to explore a pressing concern: why the church is losing Gen Z. Paulo shares insights from working directly with young people, unpacking the cultural, spiritual, and relational factors driving disconnection, and what ministry leaders may be missing. Together, they discuss practical ways churches can better understand, engage, and retain the next generation before the gap grows wider.The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.This video is produced by the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, supporting local churches, schools, and ministries across our territory. Our mission is to exalt Christ by cultivating healthy churches and schools. 🔔 Subscribe for new videos each weekhttps://www.youtube.com/@SCCAdventists?sub_confirmation=1📰 Subscribe to Our NewsletterGet ministry updates, stories, and upcoming events:https://scc.adventist.org/subscribe🎙️ Listen to Our PodcastsThe Ministry Path — Conversations, tools, and encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders.https://open.spotify.com/show/1i1UfIeq551j9OSv0L9nz4?si=08f70dfb430f43a5Save It Spend It Share It — Practical, faith-based guidance on money, stewardship, and generosity.https://open.spotify.com/show/4dxZUfwdQRYdhyPaH8peqa?si=cd793aac21174bb9🌐 Visit Our Websitehttps://scc.adventist.org📱 Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook: https://facebook.com/sccadventists/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sccadventists/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sccadventistsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sccadventists

In this episode of The Ministry Path, Danny Chan sits down with Aren Rennacker, Director of Growing Young Leaders for the Pacific Union Conference. Aren shares how the initiative is addressing the need for pastors and teachers by mentoring young leaders and providing scholarships to help them pursue ministry and education.

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Host Danny Chan takes a focused, personal look at what it really means to reach people who don’t know Christ in a meaningful, lasting way. In this episode, he challenges the idea that ministry starts with doctrine or persuasion, and instead reframes outreach as relationship-first—grounded in friendship, trust, and emotional safety. He explains why people are far more open to spiritual truth when they feel known and accepted, and how authentic community creates the conditions where real conversion can take root. The conversation centers on living out the gospel through presence, consistency, and care—showing that faith is most effectively shared through trusted relationships long before it is formally taught.

Host Danny Chan sits down with Joelis Colmenarez to unpack what it really means to reach people who don’t know Christ in a meaningful, lasting way. Together, they challenge the idea that ministry is a transaction measured by numbers or baptisms, and instead explore how genuine connection is built through multiple points of contact, trust, and authentic relationships. This conversation centers on living out the gospel in everyday life—being present, listening well, and meeting people where they are—so faith is embodied long before it is ever explained.

Host Danny Chan sits down with Kathleen Diaz, Treasurer/CFO of the Southern California Conference, to explore what practical stewardship really looks like in everyday life. Together, they unpack how managing resources—time, money, and spiritual gifts—can become a meaningful expression of faith rather than a burdensome obligation.The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

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Host Danny Chan speaks with Bob Hudson, Area Director for CarePortal, an organization that connects churches with people in need within their local communities. Together, they discuss how CarePortal helps believers live out their faith in tangible ways—streamlining the process of meeting real needs and empowering churches to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Bob shares inspiring stories of lives transformed through simple acts of service and offers insight into how technology and compassion can work hand in hand to build stronger, more connected communities.

Host Danny Chan speaks with West Region Director Branden Stoltz and Associate Pastor Randy Ramos about the dos and don’ts of using AI in ministry. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool for ministry innovation while also posing new ethical challenges. Branden and Randy share practical guidance on integrating AI thoughtfully—ensuring it enhances connection rather than replacing it—and discuss how church leaders can navigate this new technology with wisdom, balance, and purpose.

Danny speaks with Elder John Cress, President of the Southern California Conference, as he reflects on his decades of pastoral ministry and leadership. Elder Cress shares his passion for developing leaders within the local church, explaining how empowering members to serve not only strengthens ministries but also fosters spiritual growth. Drawing from real-life experiences, he offers practical strategies for mentoring, equipping, and inspiring others to step into their calling, creating a culture of leadership that multiplies impact across communities.The Ministry Path is hosted by Danny Chan, Executive Secretary of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

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