The news: Christianity Today reports that in the last 25 years, 40 million Americans have stopped attending church — and researchers have found a consistent thread: younger generations who care deeply about the world around them don't see the church engaging those concerns. The piece argues that Christian environmentalists shaped the movement's past, and a new generation of believers could lead its future.
Why it matters for church leaders: Indian churches working to retain and attract young people — especially in urban centres like Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi — face a similar challenge. Gen Z members are asking whether faith is relevant to climate, justice, and the world they will inherit. Ignoring creation care can quietly signal that the church is not paying attention to what they love.
The takeaway: Open a conversation with your youth group or young adults ministry specifically about creation care and biblical stewardship — you may be surprised how spiritually hungry they are for it.
Source: Christianity Today
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