From Gen Z’s exodus from church pews to viral TikToks calling out hypocrisy, one thing is clear: younger Americans are increasingly skeptical of evangelical Christianity. Former preacher Rick Patterson believes it’s not a loss of faith. It’s a loss of trust.
In his thought-provoking new book The Matthew Challenge, Rick says that many churches have aligned themselves with power and culture wars instead of compassion and character. As a former ardent atheist who now holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Christian MInistry, Rick has a rare insider-outsider perspective on how the pursuit of being “great again” has distorted the message of Jesus as well as why the next generation isn’t buying it.
Rick blends theology, psychology, and real-world stories to help audiences understand why this credibility gap exists and what must change to close it.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
- What do younger generations find most hypocritical about today’s evangelical church?
- Can politics and faith ever mix without compromising the core of either?
CONTACT: Rick Patterson at (517) 300-2706; rpatterson@rtirguests.com