Op-ed Details How Church Participation By Gen Z, Millennial Males Is Fueling Revival

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An op-ed written by Stephen Cutchins and published by the Christian Post in early May details how Gen Z and Millennial males are fueling the revival movement sweeping America.

“Behind the noise of a divided culture, something powerful is happening,” Cutchins writes in his opening lines. “Behind the noise, a revival is stirring.” Cutchins argued that reading the headlines of most media outlets would lead you to believe that Churches are closing and trust in religious institutions are “crumbling,” but obviously, as we all know, the opposite could not be more true.

He goes on to reference Barna’s State of the Church 2025, which found that 66 percent of U.S. adults have made a personal commitment to Christ and that relationship is still important in their life, which represents a 12% increase since 2021.

30 Million More Americans Commit To Jesus

“In just four years, approximately 30 million more Americans have chosen to follow Jesus,” Cutchins noted. “Even more striking, it’s Gen Z and millennials — the very generations often accused of abandoning faith — who are fueling this resurgence. Gen Z men have experienced a 15-point increase in commitment since 2019, while Millennial men have surged by 19 points.” (READ MORE: More Than 7,700 Baptized In Largest Single-Day Baptism In America. Ever.)

Young men are outpacing women in their commitments to spirituality, flipping a trend that has lasted in the U.S. for decades. Clearly, we are watching young men step into their responsibility as great leaders — yet another beautiful outcome of our Great American Revival. “This is not a fad. It’s a profound awakening,” Cutchins stated. “But it is also a fragile one.”

Stewarding The Emerging Generation

“Spiritual hunger is growing, but belief alone isn’t enough. This generation needs spiritual guides who will walk with them beyond decision into lifelong devotion,” Cutchins added. (READ MORE: TREND ALERT: Young Americans Are Going Red And Refusing To Look Back)

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