Protestant ministers nationwide are witnessing a notable uptick in younger worshippers, according to fresh research from the Barna Group. The survey reveals that four out of ten Protestant clergy members report observing increased attendance from Millennials and Generation Z members at their worship gatherings and church activities.
The data indicates that certain types of congregations are experiencing this youth resurgence more than others. Larger churches, those with younger pastoral leadership, and congregations outside traditional mainline Protestant denominations are seeing the most significant increases in young adult participation. The trend appears to be affecting both young men and women equally, according to the findings.
