Church Attendance Is on the Rise, and Young People Are Leading the Charge

Church Attendance Is On The Rise, And Young People Are Leading The Charge

By Sarah Holliday, The Daily Signal | September 09, 2025 After years of stagnant church attendance, a surprising shift is underway. Millennials and Generation Z are emerging as the new “backbone of church attendance,” driving a resurgence in spiritual engagement, according to recent findings from Barna Group’s ongoing State of the Church initiative with Gloo. The research highlighted a notable uptick in spiritual interest, faith activity, and ev…

Church Attendance Is on the Rise, and Young People are Leading the Charge

Millennials and Generation Z are emerging as the new “backbone of church attendance,” driving a resurgence in spiritual engagement.

'Spiritual curiosity': Church attendance surging, and it's YOUNGER Americans making the difference * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

For decades, the number of people sitting in church pews on Sundays, and other days, has been declining. Especially among churches belonging to some of the legacy denominations across the country But that’s suddenly, and significantly, reversed course. And it is the younger adults in America, Gen Z and Millennials, who are leading the way. That’s according to Barna,com. “For the first time in decades, younger adults—Gen Z and Millennials—are now…

New Barna Data: Young Adults Lead a Resurgence in Church Attendance

New Barna Data: Young Adults Lead a Resurgence in Church Attendance   September 2, 2025 By Barna Group Reprinted from Barna Group   A historic reversal: For the first time in decades, younger adults—Gen Z and Millennials—are now the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations, who once formed the backbone of church attendance. Why it matters: This shift signals a new opportunity for ministry. Younger adults are showing spiritual curio…