Faith in Jesus Is Rising in America: What the Latest Research Shows
Ministry leaders: The narrative of church decline is shifting. Barna’s latest data shows a rise in faith among Millennials and Gen Z—especially among young men. Discover what’s driving this growth and how your church can respond with intentional discipleship and digital engagement.
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Christianity is Dying in America!” splashed across the screen in bold, click-baity letters. These words make us pause mid-scroll, feel a pit in our stomachs, and question if they might be true.
As a Millennial, I’ve heard this narrative for years. We were the generation that was supposedly walking away from the church in droves. We were the ones who would rather hit a CrossFit workout than attend church on Sunday, the ones more interested in bottomless brunch than Bible study, and the ones who valued our own version of spirituality over the truth of Scripture.
That was the headline version of our story.
Are Millennials and Gen Z Really Leaving the Church?
Yet, when I looked around my church community, I saw something different. My Millennial and Gen Z friends were still showing up on Sundays with Bibles in their hands and worship songs in their heads. Sure, many of us were searching and deconstructing. But others of us were having honest conversations about faith, finding ways to serve our communities, and praying together at 6 am. We were giving and tithing generously, not because anyone twisted our arms, but because we believed in what God was doing through the Church.
The story I was living did not match the story I was hearing.
According to Barna’s new State of the Church 2025 report, that “other story” is now backed by data – and it’s a far more hopeful one.
Faith in Jesus is Growing: Key Barna Statistics You Need to Know
Faith in Jesus is actually rising across the United States. Since 2021, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they have made a personal commitment to follow Jesus has jumped from 54% to 66%. That is a 12-point increase in just a few years, representing millions of people who are saying yes to Jesus.
Even more remarkable is who is driving this shift. Millennials and Gen Z – often labeled as the “unchurched” or “spiritually disengaged” generations – are seeing some of the biggest increases in faith commitment. And men are leading the charge! Among Gen Z men, the percentage who say they have made a personal decision to follow Jesus has grown by 15 points since 2019. For Millennial men, that increase is an astounding 19 points!
In case you’re like me and don’t really resonate with percentage points, let me break it down for you in simple numbers:
Imagine a group of 100 Gen Z male college students or young professionals. Back in 2019, about 46 of them said they had made a personal decision to follow Jesus. Today, that number has grown to 61. That’s 15 more people in the room who are raising their hands to say yes to Him.
Now picture 100 Millennial men. A few years ago, 42 of them said they had made that same commitment. Today, it’s 61. That’s 19 more people – almost one out of every five – deciding to follow Jesus.
Why More Adults Are Turning to Faith in 2025
Why the rise in faith? While no single factor explains this growth, there are several likely influences. Many young adults reevaluated their priorities during the pandemic, seeking meaning, community, and stability in uncertain times. Digital content has made sermons, worship, and discipleship resources more accessible than ever, lowering the barrier for someone to explore faith. And for Millennials – many of whom are now parents – their desire to pass on values and purpose to the next generation has brought faith back to the forefront of family life.
This rise is not limited to those who already call themselves Christians. Nearly three in ten adults who do not identify as Christian still report having made a personal commitment to Jesus. That means spiritual conversations are happening in places and circles where we might least expect them.
Numbers alone cannot tell the whole story, but they can signal something important. In a time when faith is often dismissed or misunderstood, people are still being drawn to Jesus. They are hungry for truth, meaning, and hope, and they are finding it in Him.
Where Do We Go From Here?
If church leaders want to meet this cultural moment well, we cannot be passive. Millennials and Gen Z are open, searching, and willing to respond to the gospel, but lasting impact will only come if we walk with them in discipleship. This means creating spaces where curiosity turns into commitment, and commitment deepens into lifelong faith. With that in mind, here are four ways churches can respond to this surge in faith.
1. Reach People Where They Are Online
Millennials and Gen Z spend much of their time in digital spaces, and those spaces are often where spiritual curiosity begins. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are not just for entertainment; they are modern-day town squares where ideas, values, and stories are exchanged.
The challenge is not simply to have a presence, but to create meaningful, Christ-centered content that resonates. This could mean short videos that answer real spiritual questions, posts that share stories of transformation, or resources that encourage next steps toward faith.
Our free TikTok Guide and Social Media Marketing Guide are designed to help your church engage the digital space in ways that lead to genuine connections and, ultimately, opportunities for discipleship.
2. Connect with Gen Z Through Technology
Gen Z is the first truly digital-native generation. They have grown up with instant access to information, and they expect tools that are interactive, intuitive, and engaging. For the church, this is an opportunity.
From live-streamed services that allow someone to “visit” your church from home, to interactive Bible reading plans, to mobile apps that make it easy to sign up for events or join a small group, technology can be a powerful bridge.
Our 8 Ways to Reach Gen Z with Technology resource offers practical steps to integrate tech into your ministry in a way that supports discipleship, not just content delivery.
3. Minister to Millennial Parents
Many Millennials are now raising children, which means they are shaping the spiritual foundation of the next generation. When churches invest in equipping parents, they are multiplying their impact far beyond Sunday mornings.
Practical, family-centered resources play a key role in this. Vacation Bible School, for example, can be a pivotal moment in a child’s faith journey and a blessing to busy parents who want their children to learn the Bible. I know several non-Christian parents who initially sent their children to VBS simply because they needed child care, and they later attended church themselves as a result!
When paired with follow-up discipleship, it becomes an entryway into lasting community.
Looking for VBS support? Our free VBS Resource Bundle has everything you’ll need to have an awesome Vacation Bible School at your church, including Canva templates and live files for easy editing!
4. Invest in Discipleship
Moments of spiritual openness are powerful, but they are only the beginning. If we want to see the rise in faith among Millennials and Gen Z lead to lasting transformation, we must commit to both in-person and digital discipleship.
For Millennials and Gen Z, discipleship often happens through authentic relationships, honest conversations, and opportunities to live out their faith in practical ways. It is built in coffee shop meetups, small group Bible studies, service projects, and late-night text threads with trusted mentors. It requires time, consistency, and a willingness to invest in people even when the results are not immediate.
Technology and resources – whether social media tools, livestreams, or children’s ministry programs – are valuable, but they are only as effective as the discipleship pathways behind them. Without a plan for follow-up, connection, and ongoing spiritual growth, even the most creative outreach will fall short.
If we want this current momentum to last, discipleship cannot be an afterthought. It must be the framework that undergirds everything we do.
How Tithely Can Help
With the right tools, churches can meet people in these digital and in-person spaces, steward generosity well, and keep building on this rise in faith. That is why Tithely’s Church Management Software exists: to simplify church admin so you have time to focus on what matters most, ministry.
Whether it is providing multiple ways for people to give, managing church communications, or equipping leaders with technology that works, our goal is to help you focus on ministry while we handle the logistics.
Faith is rising. Let us be ready to meet it.
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Susanna is a theological content writer with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ministry, running, and exploring new cultures through international travel. In her free time, you’ll find her surfing, obsessing over the Olympics, or enjoying the San Diego sunshine!
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Christianity is Dying in America!” splashed across the screen in bold, click-baity letters. These words make us pause mid-scroll, feel a pit in our stomachs, and question if they might be true.
As a Millennial, I’ve heard this narrative for years. We were the generation that was supposedly walking away from the church in droves. We were the ones who would rather hit a CrossFit workout than attend church on Sunday, the ones more interested in bottomless brunch than Bible study, and the ones who valued our own version of spirituality over the truth of Scripture.
That was the headline version of our story.
Are Millennials and Gen Z Really Leaving the Church?
Yet, when I looked around my church community, I saw something different. My Millennial and Gen Z friends were still showing up on Sundays with Bibles in their hands and worship songs in their heads. Sure, many of us were searching and deconstructing. But others of us were having honest conversations about faith, finding ways to serve our communities, and praying together at 6 am. We were giving and tithing generously, not because anyone twisted our arms, but because we believed in what God was doing through the Church.
The story I was living did not match the story I was hearing.
According to Barna’s new State of the Church 2025 report, that “other story” is now backed by data – and it’s a far more hopeful one.
Faith in Jesus is Growing: Key Barna Statistics You Need to Know
Faith in Jesus is actually rising across the United States. Since 2021, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they have made a personal commitment to follow Jesus has jumped from 54% to 66%. That is a 12-point increase in just a few years, representing millions of people who are saying yes to Jesus.
Even more remarkable is who is driving this shift. Millennials and Gen Z – often labeled as the “unchurched” or “spiritually disengaged” generations – are seeing some of the biggest increases in faith commitment. And men are leading the charge! Among Gen Z men, the percentage who say they have made a personal decision to follow Jesus has grown by 15 points since 2019. For Millennial men, that increase is an astounding 19 points!
In case you’re like me and don’t really resonate with percentage points, let me break it down for you in simple numbers:
Imagine a group of 100 Gen Z male college students or young professionals. Back in 2019, about 46 of them said they had made a personal decision to follow Jesus. Today, that number has grown to 61. That’s 15 more people in the room who are raising their hands to say yes to Him.
Now picture 100 Millennial men. A few years ago, 42 of them said they had made that same commitment. Today, it’s 61. That’s 19 more people – almost one out of every five – deciding to follow Jesus.
Why More Adults Are Turning to Faith in 2025
Why the rise in faith? While no single factor explains this growth, there are several likely influences. Many young adults reevaluated their priorities during the pandemic, seeking meaning, community, and stability in uncertain times. Digital content has made sermons, worship, and discipleship resources more accessible than ever, lowering the barrier for someone to explore faith. And for Millennials – many of whom are now parents – their desire to pass on values and purpose to the next generation has brought faith back to the forefront of family life.
This rise is not limited to those who already call themselves Christians. Nearly three in ten adults who do not identify as Christian still report having made a personal commitment to Jesus. That means spiritual conversations are happening in places and circles where we might least expect them.
Numbers alone cannot tell the whole story, but they can signal something important. In a time when faith is often dismissed or misunderstood, people are still being drawn to Jesus. They are hungry for truth, meaning, and hope, and they are finding it in Him.
Where Do We Go From Here?
If church leaders want to meet this cultural moment well, we cannot be passive. Millennials and Gen Z are open, searching, and willing to respond to the gospel, but lasting impact will only come if we walk with them in discipleship. This means creating spaces where curiosity turns into commitment, and commitment deepens into lifelong faith. With that in mind, here are four ways churches can respond to this surge in faith.
1. Reach People Where They Are Online
Millennials and Gen Z spend much of their time in digital spaces, and those spaces are often where spiritual curiosity begins. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are not just for entertainment; they are modern-day town squares where ideas, values, and stories are exchanged.
The challenge is not simply to have a presence, but to create meaningful, Christ-centered content that resonates. This could mean short videos that answer real spiritual questions, posts that share stories of transformation, or resources that encourage next steps toward faith.
Our free TikTok Guide and Social Media Marketing Guide are designed to help your church engage the digital space in ways that lead to genuine connections and, ultimately, opportunities for discipleship.
2. Connect with Gen Z Through Technology
Gen Z is the first truly digital-native generation. They have grown up with instant access to information, and they expect tools that are interactive, intuitive, and engaging. For the church, this is an opportunity.
From live-streamed services that allow someone to “visit” your church from home, to interactive Bible reading plans, to mobile apps that make it easy to sign up for events or join a small group, technology can be a powerful bridge.
Our 8 Ways to Reach Gen Z with Technology resource offers practical steps to integrate tech into your ministry in a way that supports discipleship, not just content delivery.
3. Minister to Millennial Parents
Many Millennials are now raising children, which means they are shaping the spiritual foundation of the next generation. When churches invest in equipping parents, they are multiplying their impact far beyond Sunday mornings.
Practical, family-centered resources play a key role in this. Vacation Bible School, for example, can be a pivotal moment in a child’s faith journey and a blessing to busy parents who want their children to learn the Bible. I know several non-Christian parents who initially sent their children to VBS simply because they needed child care, and they later attended church themselves as a result!
When paired with follow-up discipleship, it becomes an entryway into lasting community.
Looking for VBS support? Our free VBS Resource Bundle has everything you’ll need to have an awesome Vacation Bible School at your church, including Canva templates and live files for easy editing!
4. Invest in Discipleship
Moments of spiritual openness are powerful, but they are only the beginning. If we want to see the rise in faith among Millennials and Gen Z lead to lasting transformation, we must commit to both in-person and digital discipleship.
For Millennials and Gen Z, discipleship often happens through authentic relationships, honest conversations, and opportunities to live out their faith in practical ways. It is built in coffee shop meetups, small group Bible studies, service projects, and late-night text threads with trusted mentors. It requires time, consistency, and a willingness to invest in people even when the results are not immediate.
Technology and resources – whether social media tools, livestreams, or children’s ministry programs – are valuable, but they are only as effective as the discipleship pathways behind them. Without a plan for follow-up, connection, and ongoing spiritual growth, even the most creative outreach will fall short.
If we want this current momentum to last, discipleship cannot be an afterthought. It must be the framework that undergirds everything we do.
How Tithely Can Help
With the right tools, churches can meet people in these digital and in-person spaces, steward generosity well, and keep building on this rise in faith. That is why Tithely’s Church Management Software exists: to simplify church admin so you have time to focus on what matters most, ministry.
Whether it is providing multiple ways for people to give, managing church communications, or equipping leaders with technology that works, our goal is to help you focus on ministry while we handle the logistics.
Faith is rising. Let us be ready to meet it.
podcast transcript
Susanna is a theological content writer with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ministry, running, and exploring new cultures through international travel. In her free time, you’ll find her surfing, obsessing over the Olympics, or enjoying the San Diego sunshine!
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Christianity is Dying in America!” splashed across the screen in bold, click-baity letters. These words make us pause mid-scroll, feel a pit in our stomachs, and question if they might be true.
As a Millennial, I’ve heard this narrative for years. We were the generation that was supposedly walking away from the church in droves. We were the ones who would rather hit a CrossFit workout than attend church on Sunday, the ones more interested in bottomless brunch than Bible study, and the ones who valued our own version of spirituality over the truth of Scripture.
That was the headline version of our story.
Are Millennials and Gen Z Really Leaving the Church?
Yet, when I looked around my church community, I saw something different. My Millennial and Gen Z friends were still showing up on Sundays with Bibles in their hands and worship songs in their heads. Sure, many of us were searching and deconstructing. But others of us were having honest conversations about faith, finding ways to serve our communities, and praying together at 6 am. We were giving and tithing generously, not because anyone twisted our arms, but because we believed in what God was doing through the Church.
The story I was living did not match the story I was hearing.
According to Barna’s new State of the Church 2025 report, that “other story” is now backed by data – and it’s a far more hopeful one.
Faith in Jesus is Growing: Key Barna Statistics You Need to Know
Faith in Jesus is actually rising across the United States. Since 2021, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they have made a personal commitment to follow Jesus has jumped from 54% to 66%. That is a 12-point increase in just a few years, representing millions of people who are saying yes to Jesus.
Even more remarkable is who is driving this shift. Millennials and Gen Z – often labeled as the “unchurched” or “spiritually disengaged” generations – are seeing some of the biggest increases in faith commitment. And men are leading the charge! Among Gen Z men, the percentage who say they have made a personal decision to follow Jesus has grown by 15 points since 2019. For Millennial men, that increase is an astounding 19 points!
In case you’re like me and don’t really resonate with percentage points, let me break it down for you in simple numbers:
Imagine a group of 100 Gen Z male college students or young professionals. Back in 2019, about 46 of them said they had made a personal decision to follow Jesus. Today, that number has grown to 61. That’s 15 more people in the room who are raising their hands to say yes to Him.
Now picture 100 Millennial men. A few years ago, 42 of them said they had made that same commitment. Today, it’s 61. That’s 19 more people – almost one out of every five – deciding to follow Jesus.
Why More Adults Are Turning to Faith in 2025
Why the rise in faith? While no single factor explains this growth, there are several likely influences. Many young adults reevaluated their priorities during the pandemic, seeking meaning, community, and stability in uncertain times. Digital content has made sermons, worship, and discipleship resources more accessible than ever, lowering the barrier for someone to explore faith. And for Millennials – many of whom are now parents – their desire to pass on values and purpose to the next generation has brought faith back to the forefront of family life.
This rise is not limited to those who already call themselves Christians. Nearly three in ten adults who do not identify as Christian still report having made a personal commitment to Jesus. That means spiritual conversations are happening in places and circles where we might least expect them.
Numbers alone cannot tell the whole story, but they can signal something important. In a time when faith is often dismissed or misunderstood, people are still being drawn to Jesus. They are hungry for truth, meaning, and hope, and they are finding it in Him.
Where Do We Go From Here?
If church leaders want to meet this cultural moment well, we cannot be passive. Millennials and Gen Z are open, searching, and willing to respond to the gospel, but lasting impact will only come if we walk with them in discipleship. This means creating spaces where curiosity turns into commitment, and commitment deepens into lifelong faith. With that in mind, here are four ways churches can respond to this surge in faith.
1. Reach People Where They Are Online
Millennials and Gen Z spend much of their time in digital spaces, and those spaces are often where spiritual curiosity begins. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are not just for entertainment; they are modern-day town squares where ideas, values, and stories are exchanged.
The challenge is not simply to have a presence, but to create meaningful, Christ-centered content that resonates. This could mean short videos that answer real spiritual questions, posts that share stories of transformation, or resources that encourage next steps toward faith.
Our free TikTok Guide and Social Media Marketing Guide are designed to help your church engage the digital space in ways that lead to genuine connections and, ultimately, opportunities for discipleship.
2. Connect with Gen Z Through Technology
Gen Z is the first truly digital-native generation. They have grown up with instant access to information, and they expect tools that are interactive, intuitive, and engaging. For the church, this is an opportunity.
From live-streamed services that allow someone to “visit” your church from home, to interactive Bible reading plans, to mobile apps that make it easy to sign up for events or join a small group, technology can be a powerful bridge.
Our 8 Ways to Reach Gen Z with Technology resource offers practical steps to integrate tech into your ministry in a way that supports discipleship, not just content delivery.
3. Minister to Millennial Parents
Many Millennials are now raising children, which means they are shaping the spiritual foundation of the next generation. When churches invest in equipping parents, they are multiplying their impact far beyond Sunday mornings.
Practical, family-centered resources play a key role in this. Vacation Bible School, for example, can be a pivotal moment in a child’s faith journey and a blessing to busy parents who want their children to learn the Bible. I know several non-Christian parents who initially sent their children to VBS simply because they needed child care, and they later attended church themselves as a result!
When paired with follow-up discipleship, it becomes an entryway into lasting community.
Looking for VBS support? Our free VBS Resource Bundle has everything you’ll need to have an awesome Vacation Bible School at your church, including Canva templates and live files for easy editing!
4. Invest in Discipleship
Moments of spiritual openness are powerful, but they are only the beginning. If we want to see the rise in faith among Millennials and Gen Z lead to lasting transformation, we must commit to both in-person and digital discipleship.
For Millennials and Gen Z, discipleship often happens through authentic relationships, honest conversations, and opportunities to live out their faith in practical ways. It is built in coffee shop meetups, small group Bible studies, service projects, and late-night text threads with trusted mentors. It requires time, consistency, and a willingness to invest in people even when the results are not immediate.
Technology and resources – whether social media tools, livestreams, or children’s ministry programs – are valuable, but they are only as effective as the discipleship pathways behind them. Without a plan for follow-up, connection, and ongoing spiritual growth, even the most creative outreach will fall short.
If we want this current momentum to last, discipleship cannot be an afterthought. It must be the framework that undergirds everything we do.
How Tithely Can Help
With the right tools, churches can meet people in these digital and in-person spaces, steward generosity well, and keep building on this rise in faith. That is why Tithely’s Church Management Software exists: to simplify church admin so you have time to focus on what matters most, ministry.
Whether it is providing multiple ways for people to give, managing church communications, or equipping leaders with technology that works, our goal is to help you focus on ministry while we handle the logistics.
Faith is rising. Let us be ready to meet it.
VIDEO transcript
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Christianity is Dying in America!” splashed across the screen in bold, click-baity letters. These words make us pause mid-scroll, feel a pit in our stomachs, and question if they might be true.
As a Millennial, I’ve heard this narrative for years. We were the generation that was supposedly walking away from the church in droves. We were the ones who would rather hit a CrossFit workout than attend church on Sunday, the ones more interested in bottomless brunch than Bible study, and the ones who valued our own version of spirituality over the truth of Scripture.
That was the headline version of our story.
Are Millennials and Gen Z Really Leaving the Church?
Yet, when I looked around my church community, I saw something different. My Millennial and Gen Z friends were still showing up on Sundays with Bibles in their hands and worship songs in their heads. Sure, many of us were searching and deconstructing. But others of us were having honest conversations about faith, finding ways to serve our communities, and praying together at 6 am. We were giving and tithing generously, not because anyone twisted our arms, but because we believed in what God was doing through the Church.
The story I was living did not match the story I was hearing.
According to Barna’s new State of the Church 2025 report, that “other story” is now backed by data – and it’s a far more hopeful one.
Faith in Jesus is Growing: Key Barna Statistics You Need to Know
Faith in Jesus is actually rising across the United States. Since 2021, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they have made a personal commitment to follow Jesus has jumped from 54% to 66%. That is a 12-point increase in just a few years, representing millions of people who are saying yes to Jesus.
Even more remarkable is who is driving this shift. Millennials and Gen Z – often labeled as the “unchurched” or “spiritually disengaged” generations – are seeing some of the biggest increases in faith commitment. And men are leading the charge! Among Gen Z men, the percentage who say they have made a personal decision to follow Jesus has grown by 15 points since 2019. For Millennial men, that increase is an astounding 19 points!
In case you’re like me and don’t really resonate with percentage points, let me break it down for you in simple numbers:
Imagine a group of 100 Gen Z male college students or young professionals. Back in 2019, about 46 of them said they had made a personal decision to follow Jesus. Today, that number has grown to 61. That’s 15 more people in the room who are raising their hands to say yes to Him.
Now picture 100 Millennial men. A few years ago, 42 of them said they had made that same commitment. Today, it’s 61. That’s 19 more people – almost one out of every five – deciding to follow Jesus.
Why More Adults Are Turning to Faith in 2025
Why the rise in faith? While no single factor explains this growth, there are several likely influences. Many young adults reevaluated their priorities during the pandemic, seeking meaning, community, and stability in uncertain times. Digital content has made sermons, worship, and discipleship resources more accessible than ever, lowering the barrier for someone to explore faith. And for Millennials – many of whom are now parents – their desire to pass on values and purpose to the next generation has brought faith back to the forefront of family life.
This rise is not limited to those who already call themselves Christians. Nearly three in ten adults who do not identify as Christian still report having made a personal commitment to Jesus. That means spiritual conversations are happening in places and circles where we might least expect them.
Numbers alone cannot tell the whole story, but they can signal something important. In a time when faith is often dismissed or misunderstood, people are still being drawn to Jesus. They are hungry for truth, meaning, and hope, and they are finding it in Him.
Where Do We Go From Here?
If church leaders want to meet this cultural moment well, we cannot be passive. Millennials and Gen Z are open, searching, and willing to respond to the gospel, but lasting impact will only come if we walk with them in discipleship. This means creating spaces where curiosity turns into commitment, and commitment deepens into lifelong faith. With that in mind, here are four ways churches can respond to this surge in faith.
1. Reach People Where They Are Online
Millennials and Gen Z spend much of their time in digital spaces, and those spaces are often where spiritual curiosity begins. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are not just for entertainment; they are modern-day town squares where ideas, values, and stories are exchanged.
The challenge is not simply to have a presence, but to create meaningful, Christ-centered content that resonates. This could mean short videos that answer real spiritual questions, posts that share stories of transformation, or resources that encourage next steps toward faith.
Our free TikTok Guide and Social Media Marketing Guide are designed to help your church engage the digital space in ways that lead to genuine connections and, ultimately, opportunities for discipleship.
2. Connect with Gen Z Through Technology
Gen Z is the first truly digital-native generation. They have grown up with instant access to information, and they expect tools that are interactive, intuitive, and engaging. For the church, this is an opportunity.
From live-streamed services that allow someone to “visit” your church from home, to interactive Bible reading plans, to mobile apps that make it easy to sign up for events or join a small group, technology can be a powerful bridge.
Our 8 Ways to Reach Gen Z with Technology resource offers practical steps to integrate tech into your ministry in a way that supports discipleship, not just content delivery.
3. Minister to Millennial Parents
Many Millennials are now raising children, which means they are shaping the spiritual foundation of the next generation. When churches invest in equipping parents, they are multiplying their impact far beyond Sunday mornings.
Practical, family-centered resources play a key role in this. Vacation Bible School, for example, can be a pivotal moment in a child’s faith journey and a blessing to busy parents who want their children to learn the Bible. I know several non-Christian parents who initially sent their children to VBS simply because they needed child care, and they later attended church themselves as a result!
When paired with follow-up discipleship, it becomes an entryway into lasting community.
Looking for VBS support? Our free VBS Resource Bundle has everything you’ll need to have an awesome Vacation Bible School at your church, including Canva templates and live files for easy editing!
4. Invest in Discipleship
Moments of spiritual openness are powerful, but they are only the beginning. If we want to see the rise in faith among Millennials and Gen Z lead to lasting transformation, we must commit to both in-person and digital discipleship.
For Millennials and Gen Z, discipleship often happens through authentic relationships, honest conversations, and opportunities to live out their faith in practical ways. It is built in coffee shop meetups, small group Bible studies, service projects, and late-night text threads with trusted mentors. It requires time, consistency, and a willingness to invest in people even when the results are not immediate.
Technology and resources – whether social media tools, livestreams, or children’s ministry programs – are valuable, but they are only as effective as the discipleship pathways behind them. Without a plan for follow-up, connection, and ongoing spiritual growth, even the most creative outreach will fall short.
If we want this current momentum to last, discipleship cannot be an afterthought. It must be the framework that undergirds everything we do.
How Tithely Can Help
With the right tools, churches can meet people in these digital and in-person spaces, steward generosity well, and keep building on this rise in faith. That is why Tithely’s Church Management Software exists: to simplify church admin so you have time to focus on what matters most, ministry.
Whether it is providing multiple ways for people to give, managing church communications, or equipping leaders with technology that works, our goal is to help you focus on ministry while we handle the logistics.
Faith is rising. Let us be ready to meet it.
Sign Up for Product Updates
Susanna is a theological content writer with a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ministry, running, and exploring new cultures through international travel. In her free time, you’ll find her surfing, obsessing over the Olympics, or enjoying the San Diego sunshine!
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