Faith
Church Engagement Key for Young Adults’ Faith
Faith Facts
- Only 1 in 4 young adults strongly agree someone in church encourages their spiritual growth.
- Gen Z Christians report the lowest engagement and opportunities for spiritual development.
- Those highly engaged in church experience the greatest well-being and flourishing.
New findings from the State of the Bible report highlight a concerning trend: young adults are not receiving the discipleship needed to firmly establish their Christian faith.
The research, produced by the American Bible Society, shows that spiritual growth is closely tied to how deeply individuals engage with their church community.
“People’s lives improve when they engage with their church—not just attending, but using their gifts, developing relationships, and taking advantage of opportunities to grow spiritually,” said John Plake of the American Bible Society.
Only 1 in 5 Gen Z adults feel they are able to use their spiritual gifts, emphasizing a need for churches to help the next generation connect to their God-given purpose.
Church involvement brings hope, reduces loneliness, and provides a supportive environment for building relationships grounded in faith.
Faithful engagement—serving, connecting, and growing in Christ—is proven to foster human flourishing and Christian maturity.
Let us encourage one another and build up the body of Christ, equipping young believers to thrive in faith and freedom through the local church.