The State of Religion & Young People 2021

Gen Z is facing uncertainty.

And they’re not turning to religion to cope.

Why is there a disconnect, and how can you bridge the gap?



Although nearly 75% of young people are religious or spiritual, they don’t turn to their faith communities to help them through stressful moments in life. And only 10% of young people told us that a faith leader reached out to them in the past year. 



This gap can be bridged. The State of Religion & Young People 2021: Navigating Uncertainty has the data, insights, & frameworks to show you how.



Find out why young people, even religious young people, aren’t turning to religion in times of uncertainty or difficulty. 

Learn about Faith Unbundled, a framework to help leaders better understand the way young people are constructing their religious and spiritual lives by drawing on a variety of source.

Hear from experts across religious, spiritual, and secular traditions for insights about how to connect with Gen Z in light of—not despite—this emerging, unbundled approach to faith. 

Gen Z, is pressing forward, exploring the boundaries of their faith, constructing  meaning, and encountering the divine in new and unique ways.



The only question that remains is whether you’ll be there to support them.