What makes a young person want to stay connected to church? ❤️
New research from Springtide Research Institute points to three powerful anchors:
👨👩👧 Family Faith starts with relationships.
🤝 Peers & Belonging Young people need to feel known, welcomed, and connected.
🙏 Personal Belief Faith becomes meaningful when it becomes their own.
For youth leaders, parents, educators, and caring adults, this research offers an important reminder: Young people don’t just need a place to attend—they need a community where they belong and a faith they can make their own.
👉 Explore the research and discover what helps young people stay connected.