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.