February 2025 Release
At a glance
Older Adults Needing Discipleship
Older christians generally feel their church lacks somewhat in helping them grow spiritually and caring for their spiritual needs.
Who Gen Z Trusts with Spirituality
For Gen Z, questions of faith and spirituality aren't shared with just anyone. The Bible, moms, and pastors, priests, or ministers top the list of trusted sources for spiritual questions.
(Re)introducing the Way of Jesus
Barna's Discipleship in Community study shows generational divides in how Christians view Jesus.
Discipleship is unquestionably at the heart of the Church’s mission—yet there are legitimate questions about how it is practiced, perceived and prioritized across generations. As today’s Church seeks to disciple individuals at all ages and stages of life, understanding these nuances is critical.
In this month’s State of the Church release, we uncover the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping discipleship across age groups. The findings shed light on how pastors and church leaders can take steps to engage every generation—helping them to grow spiritually, connect relationally and flourish holistically in their faith.
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