Gen Z and Millennials – Spiritual Insights Into The Connected Generation

Answering the most pressing questions of the digital era, the largest study in Barna Group’s history, conducted in partnership with World Vision, has uncovered unique insights into the spiritual development and the most pressing issues and concerns of Millennials and Gen Z worldwide.

The study was based on 15,369 survey partakers aged between 18-35 years, from 25 countries and nine different languages.

Findings of the Connected Generation study are:

Lonely Despite Being Connected

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They Desire To Make A Difference in the World

The data revealed 77 percent of these globally-minded young adults say that world events matter to them. They search for solid teaching and seek the chance to make a difference in the world and would like their friends to do the same.

More Than Half Are Spiritually Open

More than 50% of those surveyed feels that religion is a good thing for society and people in general. Although, the young adults who have left their faith don’t feel the same way towards the church.

Experience Worry & Anxiety

Anxiety is commonly experienced by 40% of the young adults in the survey, claiming to worry about: finances, vocation and their future. They also carry a fear of failure and worry about making important decisions.

They Seek Answers

The top issues for 18-35-year-old young adults are ‘Human Suffering’ and ‘Global Conflict.’ Almost half of those who feel some connection to Christianity, believe the church can’t answer their questions.

Discipleship

The survey shows keys for developing Christian followers, even among those who don’t strictly follow the faith. 73% of those who practice Christianity, state that someone in their life urges them to spiritually grow and develop their faith.

The survey is a great tool for churches and organisations looking to gain an understanding of the ‘Connected Generation’.

Further reading: The Church Life Survey looks into the state of mental health in Australia. View the infographic and download the full report here.

Sandra Ciminelli
Cred. Dip. Couns. (Christian)

Sources

• World Vision – Barna and World Vision Parter To Create The Largest Study of its Kind Offering New Insights int Millennials & Gen Z WorldWide
• The Barna Group 

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