Churchgoers Don’t Feel Connected. Here’s Why.

Why Most People Don’t Feel Connected at Church—and What Must Change This episode explores research showing that only 20–23% of people feel valued, included, at home, or connected at their church, meaning 77–89% don’t experience those things. It connects those findings to broader trends of practicing Christians decreasing while non-believers increase, suggesting something significant is happening. The conversation then turns to how these insights are shaping an organization’s response, arguing that the way churches have been built over the last 30 years is no longer working. With Millennials and Gen Z now the largest population and their expectations changing, the discussion emphasizes that church design and strategy must adapt to what people are looking for today.