ChurchLeaders

The Missing Generation: Why Gen Z Women Are Leaving the Church and How To Bring Them Back

For decades, women have been the bedrock of church communities, demonstrating higher levels of religious engagement than men. That’s no longer true—at least in America. In fact, our young women are leading the departure of the young from the church.

Russ Ewell

March 11, 2025

For decades, women have been the backbone of church life — and that’s changing.

I think the church needs to pay attention. I wrote this piece for ChurchLeaders to look at why Gen Z women are leaving churches in growing numbers and what we can do about it.

Read the full article.