Survey Reveals Surprising Worship Preferences Among Younger Christians

KEY POINTS Younger American churchgoers are twice as likely as older worshipers to desire more liturgy and structure in church services, according to Lifeway Research. The findings challenge common assumptions that younger believers prefer exclusively contemporary, informal worship styles. The data suggests a growing hunger among young Christians for traditional worship elements rooted in historic Christian practice. A new survey from Lifeway Research has uncovered a striking trend in American churches that may surprise many church leaders and cultural observers. Younger churchgoers across the United States are showing a marked preference for more liturgical and structured worship—at twice the rate...