"In recent months, social media users and some news outlets have claimed that churches in the United States are experiencing a revival, led by young worshippers. The narrative has gained momentum amid President Donald Trump's emphasis on religion and his administration's establishment of a National Religious Liberty Commission, widely seen as part of a broader effort to appeal to conservative Christian voters."
"Social media misinterpretations Claim: "New studies reveal Gen Z men are returning to church at an alarming rate." A post on X(formerly Twitter) making this claim was viewed over 670,000 times and shared by more than 2,000 accounts. DW Fact check found numerous similar postsacross social media platforms, all citing the Barna Group's 2025 study. DW Fact check: False The claim misrepresents the findings of Barna's research."
"According to the Barna study: "The typical Gen Z churchgoer now attends 1.9 weekends per month, while Millennial churchgoers average 1.8 times. Among all churched adults, they attend, on average, 1.6 times per month." Barna also reports that "for the first time in decades, younger adults Gen Z and Millennials are now the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations." The report also does not specify that yo"
Social media posts and some headlines claim a U.S. church revival led by young worshippers, linking the narrative to President Donald Trump's emphasis on religion and the administration's National Religious Liberty Commission aimed at conservative Christian voters. Viral posts asserted that Generation Z men are returning to church at alarming rates, with one X post viewed over 670,000 times. Those posts cite a Barna Group 2025 study, but the study shows only a modest difference: typical Gen Z churchgoers attend 1.9 weekends per month, compared with 1.8 for Millennials and 1.6 for all churched adults. Barna reports younger adults now outpace older generations in regular attendance. The increase is slight and does not indicate a sweeping Gen Z-driven revival.
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