As church leaders and parents seek to support Gen Z, understanding their emotional challenges, struggles and aspirations is key for meaningful connection.

This month’s State of the Church release produced in partnership with Gloo reveals a generation logging in online yet longing for authentic community, wrestling with anxiety yet seeking purpose and navigating adult pressures while hoping for a better world.

With intentionality, the Church can bring a unique perspective to mental health discussions concerning Gen Z. Church is also one of the places where the kind of rich community and support that Gen Z desire is naturally facilitated.

Explore the latest research in this series to grow your understanding of Gen Z’s mental health and lead and minister in a way that speaks directly to their needs and priorities.

This content is part of Barna's State of the Church initiative, produced in partnership with Gloo.