The Millennials and Gen Z generation are boosting Bible reading in the United States. The major study, officially published on November 8, 2025, reveals an unprecedented jump in the weekly reading rate, going from less than 30% to almost 50% for young adults in just one year.
Since 2010, the practice of Bible reading among young people has shown a continuous decline, reaching its lowest level in 2024. The latest annual barometer, conducted by Barna Group and Gloo, is based on 12,116 interviews carried out from January to October 2025 on a national and representative sample.
The methodology was rigorously applied: quotas by age, gender and region, statistical weighting, digital collection. The results show that 50% of Millennials and 49% of Gen Z will read the Bible every week in 2025. These numbers are an all-time high, driven by digital access and the popularity of Bible apps.
American evangelical communities see this progression as a strategic vector for the renewal of faith and spiritual commitment. Youth initiatives, study groups and digital tools are at the heart of a growing mobilization observed from the first half of 2025.
Despite this marked rise, the proportion of young people affirming a total belief in the accuracy of the biblical text continues to decline. This paradox invites evangelical leaders to rethink support and the transmission of values, while capitalizing on this concrete and measurable revitalization.
The immediate effect is an increase in youth group attendance, an explosion in Bible app installs, and increased visibility of the Bible on social media. The medium-term outlook concerns the consolidation of these new modes of religious engagement.
Target profile: Millennials (born 1981-1996), Gen Z (1997-2010), digitally active, spiritually curious, highly represented in evangelical commitment 2025. The event concerns the entire American Christian community, impacting pastoral and educational strategies.
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Barna Group — Bible Reading Comeback 2025
