CT Pastors 03-05-2025

March 5, 2025
CT Pastors

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Where have all the young women gone?

Only a few decades ago, churches skewed female, but now many young women feel church is “for men.” Our latest article examines four cultural dynamics—abortion, atomization, abuse, and algorithms—behind the shift and offers practical steps for pastors to engage with nuance, compassion, and a renewed commitment to women’s flourishing.


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