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Does it feel like everything in your church is changing?
Your church used to have young people, but now you wonder where they’ve all gone.
You are quietly losing members, momentum, and vitality.
You keep guessing or hoping that you’re focusing your church’s energy in the right places.
You’re tired of feeling stuck, frustrated, and overwhelmed.
Stop guessing at trends and start Growing Young
Churches all over the world are thriving with young people. Teenagers are excited about coming to worship services and have relationships with people of all ages. Young people throughout the community know that this church is a warm community where they are welcome. Young adults are eager to serve and participate in leadership opportunities. Older adults understand the realities of being a young person in today’s world and empathetically listen to young people. Children are being mentored and taught by teenagers and young adults.
FYI researched over 250 of the nation’s leading congregations and innovative churches, ones that are engaging 15- to 29-year-olds and growing both spiritually and often numerically. We found 6 core commitments of churches growing young.
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The 6 core commitments of churches growing young
When you grow young, your church will:
Challenge young people (in fact, all people) with Jesus’ message in ways that inspire them.
Develop younger leaders intentionally through natural leadership opportunities.
Fuel an atmosphere of warmth where everyone feels welcome.
Become a better neighbor to those in your community.
"That sounds great, but where do we begin?”
We are so glad you asked.
The most effective kind of leadership starts by choosing to recognize reality. Before deciding where your church will go in the future, it focuses on understanding exactly where you are now.
So what if you could take a snapshot of your congregation and better understand the nuances of your unique culture? What if you could shed light on how well you are currently positioned to engage young people?
You would be able to:
- Reflect with your team on where you are and what got you there.
- Ask deep questions about your values and goals as a church
- Expand your vision beyond trends and tricks.
- Make the best use of your limited time and resources.
- Craft a focused plan to reach young people like never before.
That’s why we created the
Growing Young Assessment
The Growing Young Assessment is an academically-validated survey tool that provides vital insights about your church’s effectiveness with young people. It harnesses the collective insights of your entire congregation to provide you with a true picture of reality.
No more guessing or simply hoping you’re focusing your church’s energy in the right places.
Based on the 6 core commitments discovered in our Growing Young research, the Assessment will highlight both strengths and growth areas based on data collected from you, your team, or your entire congregation.
Here’s how it works:
- When you purchase the Assessment you will be provided with a 60-question confidential survey and a unique url link for you to make available to others.
- Once complete, we instantly generate a 30-page downloadable report detailing participants’ responses. Data is broken down by core commitment and demographics to help you understand the various perspectives in your church.
- The report includes recommended next steps, exercises, and ideas you can implement right away to help your church move toward more effective ministry with young people.
Growing Young Assessment
(Starting at $100 for 5 people):
60-question survey for all congregation attendees
30-page customized report
Instructional video
Exclusive church invitation video
Pre-designed inserts and slides
20+ pages of downloadable guides and worksheets
Have questions or ready to purchase?
Email our team for more information!
Experts are Saying
“Many leaders today can point out what the church is doing wrong with the next generation. Few leaders have taken the time or done the research to discover what churches are doing right. That’s why I’m so excited about Growing Young.” 
– Carey Nieuwhof, author of Lasting Impact
“What’s irresistible about Growing Young is that it’s not primarily about age—it’s about hope.” 
– Kenda Creasy Dean, Princeton Seminary
“There's a fine line between catering to young people and understanding the context of our fast-changing culture so that we can engage young people and invite them into discipleship and mission. Growing Young is a gift to the wider church.”
– Eugene Cho, pastor of Quest Church
“Parents, families, and churches often struggle with how to get and keep children and young people interested and invested in Christian faith and church life…. Growing Young provides practical answers to this question based on serious empirical research.” 
– Christian Smith, University of Notre Dame
“Every young person should have access to a church community that will support their spiritual development. Growing Young provides research that charts the effectiveness of the church’s role in the engagement of youth and their families. Church leaders will learn to create and implement strategic steps to strengthen their youth ministry touch. The secret to Growing Young is now out!” 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can a church of any size purchase and implement the Assessment?
Yes! Our assessment tool can be used by churches of any size.
What if I am part of a multi-site church?
Please click here to contact our team about our custom options for a multi-site church.
Who’s going to see the Assessment results?
As the administrator, you will receive a detailed report of aggregate results. You may share this report with anyone you wish. When you complete the Individual Assessment, only you will receive your results. If you as an individual participate in a Church Assessment, no one will be able to view your personal responses. Your personal response is completely confidential.
How many people from my congregation should take the assessment?
Your Church Assessment package includes the ability to survey your entire congregation, and you are encouraged to invite the entire congregation to participate. If your church has fewer than 500 regular attenders, we suggest a minimum of 25-50% of your congregation complete the assessment. If your congregation has more than 500 regular attenders, a minimum of 10-25% is sufficient. It is also important to be mindful of the demographics of the people completing the assessment. If only males over 60 or females under 25 complete the assessment, results for your church will be skewed. For this reason, please be mindful of the age, gender, and role of those completing the assessment.
How do I get people in my congregation to participate?
When you purchase the Church Assessment, you will receive supporting materials including a Church Invitation Video, tips for implementation, free templates for bulletins and slides, and a detailed execution timeline.
How long will it take for a participant to complete the survey?
We anticipate that most participants will complete the survey in 5-10 minutes.
How long will it take from purchasing the Church Assessment to getting our results?
It depends. Once the assessment is purchased, you must take time to plan the campaign, communicate with leaders in your church, and then gather responses from your congregation. Many churches allow for at least 2 weeks for participants to take the survey. The more data points, the better. Once you close the survey, your results will be generated and sent to you immediately via email.
What are the supported devices and versions?
The Growing Young Assessment can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Can we take this in a language other than English?
At this moment, only English surveys are available. However, if your church would like to take the assessment in a different language, please let us know by filling out this form. Your interest will help us determine the need for translated Assessments in the future.
Are there age restrictions for participation?
The Growing Young Assessment was designed for ages 14 and up. For minors participating in this assessment, we recommend first receiving parental consent and relying on your church's appropriate policies surrounding similar types of participation.
Is this available to churches outside the United States?
Yes! Any church may purchase and use the Assessment, as it is delivered entirely digitally. However, please note that our research was conducted with churches in the United States. Read more about our research methodology here.
What other support will be available to my church?
When you purchase the Church Assessment, you will receive a suite of tools including videos, guides, and checklists to help with implementation. Additional training opportunities will be available to you through the Fuller Youth Institute should you choose to take a next step toward growing young.
Can I personalize the welcome, thank you and email communications in other languages?
Yes! All those can be personalized in any language that uses the Latin Alphabet.
Ready to get started?
Growing Young Assessment
(Starting at $100 for 5 people):
60-question survey for all congregation attendees
30-page customized report
Instructional video
Exclusive church invitation video
Pre-designed inserts and slides
20+ pages of downloadable guides and worksheets
Have questions or ready to purchase?
Email our team today for more information!
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