PC 069: 2026 Church Predictions

About this episode

Dylan Dodson discusses six predictions for the church in 2026, focusing on trends in video content, political engagement, and sermon styles.

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support . Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support . Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again ! HERE ARE THE SIX CHURCH PREDICTIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Normal sized churches will continue to miss on vertical video The political vibe shift will significantly lessen - do not cower from God's word Livestreaming services increasingly become unhelpful Churches that preach expository sermons will reach more people than those that do not You will not grow and will impact fewer people if you confuse "non-politcal" with "non-biblical" Churches won't plant unless part of denomination or network Get more church tips and advice Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Topics covered

• church predictions
• livestreaming
• expository sermons
• political climate
• church growth

Keywords

• vertical video
• political vibe shift
• non-political
• denomination
• network

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