Improving Millennial Attendance in Religious Organizations Through Social Trust and Respect
Date of Award
5-5-2024
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations
Department
Department of Educational Administration
Advisor/Chair
Clare Liddon
Abstract
African American religious organizations have been the pillar of the urban community since their inception in the late 1700s. Throughout the years, as the religious organization grew, so did the need for church and attendance. In 1990, the number of Christians reported attending church service was 70%. By 2018, it was reported a 50% decline. In that, 50% decline are millennials who serve as important members of that church as it relates to the future of the church's existence. Church attendance continues to decline in the present day. The purpose of this study was to determine those contributing factors and identify opportunities for religious organizations to stop declining participation. I found that focusing on authentic engagement may improve church attendance.
Keywords
Social, trust, respect, religion, millennial
Rights Statement
Copyright 2024, author
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Brittany, "Improving Millennial Attendance in Religious Organizations Through Social Trust and Respect" (2024). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7626.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7626
