Nick Vujicic Warns Western Churches On Culture Shift
Evangelist Nick Vujicic has voiced concerns about the current state of the Western Church, describing it as increasingly resembling “a country club or social gathering” rather than fulfilling its role as the Body of Christ. He emphasised the church’s vital responsibility in shaping the next generation, particularly in the face of rising addiction and suicide ideation.
The 42-year-old Australian-American evangelist told The Christian Post, saying, “We are seeing the fruit of us not really disciplining the next generation or having accountability.
He lamented, “If we look at our country, there are youth pastors that are seen as babysitters, and 95% of the churches I’ve walked into, I would never attend because they feel more like a country club and a social gathering.”
Vujicic, who is head of NickV Ministries, an international nonprofit organisation committed to sharing the gospel and uniting the body of Christ, pointed to a cultural shift within American churches in the early 2000s. He said many have adjusted to an entertainment-focused approach to draw in younger audiences.
He stated, “A lot of Western churches in the USA changed their approach and actually started watering the gospel and bringing a little bit more entertainment, a little bit more fun, a little bit more interaction; they went from meat to milk.”
“There were preachings back then about keeping your pants on until marriage. None of that’s happening in 95% of the churches. Today, we have Gen Z swearing, saying the F word, sleeping around, and everyone knows it, but no one’s keeping anyone accountable.”
He stressed, “I’m seeing the fruit of no accountability and no meat being taught, which means we’re raising babies who are frightened and are easily caught in depression.”.
Nick Vujicic, author of Life Without Limits, highlighted the challenges facing this generation, which include technology addiction, stating that young people spend an average of “seven and a half hours a day” on screens, exposing themselves to sexual vulnerability, abortion, and its consequences.
He expressed concern over the rising trend of teenagers sharing naked photos of themselves” and feared the increasing number of children who are reported to be raped by the age of 17.
He emphasised that “of the 25 million abortions in this country, many were carried out by women who regularly attended church. We’re not talking about the PTSD that comes with that.”.
He added, “We don’t talk about the things that we need to talk about, and for as long as we don’t start healing the broken hearts that need healing, and for as long as we don’t bring in boundaries, as long as we don’t hold our leadership accountable, I am very afraid of what’s ahead.
Vujicic also talked of the self-satisfaction he sees in post-election cycles, as conservative Christians are “praying and fasting less” after the person they voted for won the election.
“He is not our Saviour,” he said, referring to President-elect Donald Trump. “On public television, he admits that he hasn’t asked God for forgiveness. He doesn’t think he needs to do that. So, I pray for his soul. I think his wife is saved from what I’m hearing. But in the end, it’s not about the president; it’s about the church.
In his opinion, the solution lies in returning to the fundamentals of faith: repentance, accountability, and unity. He advanced the warning that the church might lose its spiritual authority and God’s protection if they fail to repent.
He said, “The first thing Jesus did was flip tables and crack a whip with the church and correct the church.” And the last thing Jesus wanted, He expressed in prayer that we would be one.”.
“I think we need to repent. I think we need to unify, and we need to be brought into a posture of humility. While the window is open, we must choose to repent, or otherwise, I really believe that we may see the hand of God’s protection be completely removed from our country, where we’ll see jackhammering of concrete so that finally the heavenly rain can touch the soil because we’re pretty much concreted up right now.”
In November, Vujicic released “Arise Warriors,” a documentary filmed at the Crow Indian Reservation in south-central Montana alongside former NFL player Tuff Harris, founder of One Heart Warriors, to bring messages of hope and healing to Native American communities.
The documentary is one of NickV Ministries’ “Champions for the Brokenhearted,” an ongoing campaign initiative that focuses each month on serving a group of champions, such as “The Poor,” “The Orphan,” and “The Bullied.”
Vujicic shared, It’s been an incredible ride since establishing NickV Ministries in 2005, but this project opened my eyes.”I realised there’s an immense mission field right here in the United States, hundreds of sovereign nations where so many don’t know the Lord.”
Vujicic explained to CP that he and his team immersed themselves in the history, culture, and daily struggles of Native American communities, spending time on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservation.
He said, “We didn’t want to assume we knew what they needed. Instead, we focused on listening, breaking bread with them, and understanding how we could truly come alongside them.”
He pointed out that one of the most sobering lessons was the depth of systemic issues these communities face—addiction, poverty, and a staggering suicide rate among young people.
“When we visited Lodge Grass High School, the principal had just lost her stepdaughter to suicide. She was only 14. That’s the reality they’re living in.”
He added The documentary doesn’t shy away from these harsh truths. Instead, it highlights stories of resilience and hope, like that of Harris, who returned to his reservation to mentor and inspire youth. “Tuff’s message is powerful. “He tells these kids, ‘You’re fearfully and wonderfully made. You’re not limited by where you come from.”
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He continued One of the central themes of Arise Warriors is empowerment, moving beyond charity to foster lasting change: “We’re brainstorming ways to help these communities economically and spiritually, whether it’s bringing banks back to reservations or supporting entrepreneurial ventures like barbershops and coffee shops. “It’s about restoring dignity and showing people that with God, all things are possible.”
The project also delves into the broader historical and spiritual context of Native American suffering. Vujicic called for a national reckoning with the sins of the past. “As a nation, we were established with blood on our hands. Eighteen million Native Americans were slaughtered. We need to repent for that.
Vujicic emphasised more on repentance, saying, “It isn’t just about looking back; “it’s about engaging in dialogue, listening, and creating pathways for healing. It’s about letting Native Americans know they’re not forgotten.”
He went further, The ministry’s broader campaign, Champions for the Brokenhearted, is framing 2025 as a year of repentance and unity for the nation. This includes initiatives to send Gen Z missionaries to reservations, foster microfinance opportunities, and rebuild community structures.
“When we walked alongside these communities, we saw glimpses of light—people starting businesses, kids finding their purpose, churches beginning to work together.”. “This documentary is a way to share that hope with the world.”
The evangelist concluded by expressing hope that “Arise Warriors” will resonate far beyond the reservations. “This is a story for all of us,” he said. “It’s a call to remember the forgotten, to repent, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus.”
“The mission field isn’t always across the ocean. Sometimes it’s right in your backyard. And God is calling us to rise and answer that call.”
“Arise Warriors” is now streaming on the NickV Ministries YouTube channel.
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