Carey Nieuwhof’s Meta-Trend of 2026 (And What It Means for the Church)

Описание: Carey Nieuwhof’s Church Trends for 2026 are out—and beneath all seven trends is one defining reality he calls the meta-trend.

In this video, LCMS pastor Zach Zehnder breaks down Carey Nieuwhof’s meta-trend of 2026 and explains why spiritual openness is rising in America while commitment to Jesus continues to decline. Bible sales are up. Curiosity is growing. Yet nearly half of Christians say their faith is not central to their lives—and only one in four actively practice their faith.

This tension reveals both the greatest challenge and the greatest opportunity facing the Church today: discipleship.

Together, we explore:

Carey Nieuwhof’s key data behind the 2026 meta-trend

Why curiosity does not automatically lead to discipleship

The rise of non-practicing Christians

Why this moment is dangerous—but also deeply promising

How Lutheran theology shines in a discipleship crisis

Why churches must move from creating believers to forming disciples

This video kicks off an 8-week deep dive into Carey Nieuwhof’s 2026 Church Trends and what they mean for the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the broader Church.

📅 Free Live Conversations:
Starting January 21, join Zach every Wednesday at noon Central inside Carey Nieuwhof’s Art of Leadership Academy for live conversations unpacking each trend through the lens of discipleship.
👉 Link to join is here: https://tinyurl.com/yfzdhvua

💬 Discussion Questions:

What would need to change in your church—not theologically, but practically—for a non-practicing Christian to become a disciple of Jesus?

How do you define what it means to be a disciple at your church?

This moment matters. Let’s not miss it.

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