New Study from Barna Reveals What Teens Look for in a Church

"...to worship or make a connection with God" was described as "very important."

(U.S.)—The Barna Corporation has done some new research regarding teens, and what they are hoping to find in a church, and what their spiritual habits are.

As far as what young people are expecting from their church experience, the most common response (45%) was "to worship or make a connection with God"—this was described as "very important."

According to the survey, three-quarters of the teens (72%) said they pray during the week—the most common spiritual activity among the respondents. Half of the teens surveyed (48%) stated that they attend a church worship service.

The results are actually lower, however, than those of previous years, when 10-years-ago, 81% of teens stated they prayed during the week, and 53% said they attended worship services.

To see all the results of the Barna survey, follow the link.