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Gen Z Revives Church Attendance Amid Cultural Shifts

9/19/2025

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J.D. Greear, former Southern Baptist Convention president, observes a revival among young Americans, especially Gen Z, returning to church.
A Barna report shows Gen Z church attendance has risen annually since 2022, with over 60% committed to Jesus.
Greear's church will hold two worship services at UNC's Dean Dome on Sept. 21 to reflect this interest.
In Canada, church affiliation dropped from 53% in 2021 to 42% in 2025, influenced by generational shifts and secularism.
Experts warn against overinterpreting statistical changes as major shifts in religious trends.

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J.D. Greear, former Southern Baptist Convention president, observes a revival among young Americans, especially Gen Z, returning to church.
A Barna report shows Gen Z church attendance has risen annually since 2022, with over 60% committed to Jesus.
Greear's church will hold two worship services at UNC's Dean Dome on Sept. 21 to reflect this interest.
In Canada, church affiliation dropped from 53% in 2021 to 42% in 2025, influenced by generational shifts and secularism.
Experts warn against overinterpreting statistical changes as major shifts in religious trends.