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Here's the real momentum already building among young adults in New York City — the same movement these stories will eventually document.

In This City

2×

growth in NYC Gen Z practicing Christians in just three years (10% to 23%)

Church engagement among New York City's youngest adults is growing rapidly, not shrinking — a hopeful sign for ministry investment in this city.

23%

of NYC Gen Z now qualify as practicing Christians, up from 10% in 2022

Young adults in New York City are returning to faith at a striking rate — more than doubling the share who actively practice Christianity in three years.

  1. 1. Barna Group, "State of Our City", 2025 — New York City. Source
  2. 2. Barna Group, "State of Our City", 2025 — New York City. Source

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