The winds of Christian renewal are gathering strength. The Bible Society in Great Britain recently conducted a longitudinal study of Christian practice in England and Wales. The results are published and discussed in “The Quiet Revival.” Researchers found an increase in the proportion of the general population saying that they attend church at least monthly, going from 8 percent in 2018 to 12 percent in 2024.
To some extent, the pews are being filled by immigrants. But that’s not the entire story. Young people, native and non-native born, are returning to church. “In 2018, just 4% of 18-24-year-olds said they attended church at least monthly. Today this has risen to 16%, with young men increasing from 4% to 21%, and young women from 3% to 12%.”
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