The News
A Billy Graham Center study found that nearly half of Gen Z says Christians' support for President Donald Trump has made them less likely to attend church. The research identifies politics as one of the biggest obstacles between young adults and local congregations, suggesting the polarization outside church walls is directly affecting worship attendance inside them.
Why It Matters
Whether you agree with the political positions your congregation holds or not, this data reveals a real obstacle to reaching one of the most spiritually curious generations in recent memory. Gen Z isn't rejecting Jesus; they're rejecting what they perceive as a Christian political brand. Your role as a church leader is to help your congregation distinguish between personal political views and the church's prophetic witness to Christ's kingdom—which transcends partisan politics.
The Takeaway
Create space in your pulpit and small groups to discuss how followers of Jesus can engage politically without making party affiliation a litmus test for faith.