At a Glance

• Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults (29%) believe a spiritual revival is likely to happen in the next 12 months—rising to 38 percent among Gen Z.
• Prayer, young generations turning toward God, and a search for meaning and purpose top the list of reasons revival-minded Americans believe one is near.
• Younger adults point to mental health challenges, anxiety, and personal disruption as revival catalysts—while Boomers are more likely to see revival coming through the spiritual movement they observe among the young.

Is a spiritual revival coming to America? New data from Barna, presented in partnership with Gloo as part of our 2026 State of the Church initiative, finds a consistent pattern across multiple rounds of research: a growing share of Americans—especially younger adults—believe a spiritual revival is coming.

The numbers only tell part of the story. Two questions may matter more: What’s driving the expectation of revival—and is the Church positioned to meet it?

Do Americans Think Revival Is Coming?