Overview

• Barna’s mid-2025 data show Gen Z and Millennials report more frequent service attendance than Gen X and Boomers, averaging about 23 and 22 visits per year versus roughly 19 and under 17.
• A gender reversal has emerged, with 45% of men reporting weekly attendance compared with 36% of women, the largest gap in Barna’s tracking.
• Overall participation remains sporadic, as most adults attend roughly two weekends out of five, according to Barna’s Daniel Copeland.
• Possible drivers include a post-pandemic search for in-person community—particularly among young men—while experts such as Nabil Tueme and Ryan Burge note that openness to faith does not always translate into regular attendance.
• Supplementary indicators include a 22% rise in Bible sales in 2024 and reported increases in Gen Z Bible reading, though analysts also caution that apparent bumps can be short-lived, including after high-profile events.