[S3EP2] Gen Z Church Attendance Is Up—Here's What Barna's New Data Means for Your Ministry

Gen Z Church Attendance & Young Adult Ministry: The Great Return to Church | Leading Smart Podcast S3E2Discover why Gen Z and millennials are now the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations for the first time in decades. In this episode of the Leading Smart podcast, hosts Tim Stevens and Holly Tate explore groundbreaking Barna research on church attendance trends, young adult ministry, and Generation Z spiritual formation.Read more in this article: https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/Topics Covered:Gen Z church attendance statistics and millennial churchgoers data (2025 Barna research)Church growth strategies for reaching young adults and Gen ZDiscipleship pathways for younger generationsChurch giving trends and generosity challenges with new attendeesPost-COVID church attendance patterns and why older generations haven't returnedYoung adult ministry best practices and spiritual formation strategiesChurch leadership challenges in ministering to Gen Z and millennialsRethinking Sunday service planning when attendees come 1.9 times per monthBuilding community and relational connections with younger churchgoersGeneration Distinct interview: young leaders responding to spiritual curiosityThis episode is perfect for, church leaders, pastors, ministry leaders, church staff, worship leaders, executive pastors, and anyone interested in church growth, Gen Z ministry, young adult outreach, discipleship strategies, and contemporary church leadership trends.Learn practical strategies for spiritual formation, volunteer engagement, and creating meaningful touchpoints with the next generation of churchgoers. Generation Distinct: https://www.generationdistinct.com/📱 Follow us for more insights and resourcesInstagram: @timstevensFacebook: @timstevens💻Visit LeadingSmart.comNeed help facilitating your next staff retreat or strategic offsite? https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talkHouston listeners — join the Houston Roundtable on June 4th (only 25 spots). https://www.leadingsmart.com/houston-roundtableListen to Leading In Real Time Podcast Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2wnxRYYqm_ThAiSPBwjH7vQH5i3H3aKListen to the full 40 Lessons In 40 Years serieshttps://www.leadingsmart.com/podcastDownload The Simply Strategic Show https://www.leadingsmart.com/books-2📩 Have questions or want to connect?https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talk🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on future episodesApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadingsmart-podcast/id1813933962Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1IqLLXtvtZBEgRsM2gOXpO?s...