Easter Brings Signs of Spiritual Renewal: Christianity Growing in America
Greetings,
This Easter season, I’m reflecting on an exciting shift I wrote about in my latest piece for U.S. News & World Report: after many years of steady decline, Christianity in America is showing signs of stabilizing—and even growing stronger, especially among young people.
Just when our nation is facing record rates of suicide and depression, this renewed embrace of faith could not be more timely.
As someone who converted to Christianity in 2017 after years of agnosticism, I find this trend encouraging. During a season that celebrates resurrection and renewal, it's powerful to see Americans turning to faith for healing, hope, and community.
According to Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study—based on more than 36,000 U.S. adults—Americans of all ages are increasingly likely to say their spirituality has strengthened rather than weakened.
Ryan Burge, a political science professor at Eastern Illinois University and expert on religious trends, found similar movement.
And research from numerous organizations, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health show regular faith practice is linked to greater happiness, lower depression and substance abuse—plus a stronger sense of purpose.
Easter reminds us that faith transforms lives.
🔗I invited you to read the full article here.
Warmly,
Carrie Sheffield
p.s. Easter reminds us that through Jesus, we walk as new creations, healed servant leaders. Any dark past has no power. God’s goodness is not diminished by man’s evil. I sang “Agnus Dei” in church choir yesterday for Easter Sunday. Hope you are inspired by this version from Michael W. Smith.
