For decades, there’s been a lot of depressing news about Christianity and declining church attendance until now. New data from Barna suggests that the decline in the church is reversing.

In this video, I share the newest data from Barna about church attendance and the future of Gen Z church growth.

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🎥 CHAPTERS:

Declining Church Attendance (00:00:00)

Discussion on the long-term decline in church attendance and recent signs of potential improvement.

Revivals on College Campuses (00:00:00)

Highlights of recent college campus revivals and their impact on perceptions of Christianity.

New Barna Data Insights (00:00:00)

Introduction of new Barna data suggesting a possible turnaround in church attendance.

Increase in Weekly Attendance (00:01:14)

U.S. adults attending church weekly rose from 28% to 32%, marking a seven-year high.

Millennials and Gen Z Trends (00:01:14)

Younger generations are attending church more frequently than older generations, indicating a shift.

Small Improvements Matter (00:02:13)

Emphasis on the significance of small increases in attendance over time.

Nuanced Perspective on Data (00:02:13)

Acknowledgment of ongoing challenges despite positive trends in attendance.

Practicing Christians Decline (00:03:22)

Drop in practicing Christians from 45% in 2000 to 20% today highlights ongoing issues.

Anecdotes vs. Data (00:05:23)

Importance of distinguishing between anecdotal evidence and broader trends in church attendance.

Managing Tension in Leadership (00:07:15)

Advice for leaders on balancing optimism with realistic assessments of church health.