Barna Group. Amid concerns about declining church engagement and attendance, some surprising data offers some direction. In Barna’s Making Space for Community report, produced in partnership with Aspen Group, data reveals that younger Christians are eager for connections at church. When asked which is more important at a Christian church, hearing a thought-provoking sermon or building strong relationships with other Christians, nearly half of Christians side in favor of relationships (48% vs. 42%, with 10% unsure). Among younger Christians, the percentage climbs to 57 percent of both Gen Z and Millennials opting for relationships over sermons.
What’s fueling this growing desire for authentic Christian community among emerging generations?
Relational Realism for Christian Ministry 關係論與基督教事工 