Young Men Are Turning to the Lord And the Republican Party Should Take Notice

What Do Next Gen Republicans Have to Say?

Across the nation, something is happening that defies the cultural narrative: young men are turning to the Lord in increasing numbers.

They are rejecting confusion, moral decline, and the hollow promises of a culture that has abandoned truth. Instead, they are embracing faith, responsibility, and purpose and they’re looking for something greater than themselves to belong to. They’re not just finding their identity in Christ, they’re also gravitating toward the timeless values that have long defined the Republican Party. This is a moment we must not miss.

Multiple studies have confirmed what many churches and communities are seeing firsthand:

The Barna Group (April 2025) reported a surge in Christian commitment among Gen Z and Millennial men, the fastest-growing segment of believers in America today.

Pastor Greg Laurie, of Harvest Church and rooted in the Calvary Chapel tradition, shared that hundreds of young men came forward on Easter Sunday to give their lives to Christ. He noted these men are tired of being told masculinity is toxic. They’re seeking truth, strength, and godly leadership.

Axios and Relevant Magazine have also noted a significant rise in church attendance and spiritual interest among young men, shifting longstanding trends in American religious life.

These young men are not just “finding religion.” They are finding purpose. And as they embrace faith, they are naturally aligning with the conservative values that we, as Republicans, have long championed: faith, family, freedom, responsibility, and truth.

This movement is not just a spiritual revival, it’s an opportunity for political renewal.

Young men returning to faith are looking for a place to live out their convictions. They care about religious liberty, protecting life, restoring families, defending the Constitution, and securing a future built on truth, not trends.

If we’re wise, we won’t just welcome them, we’ll equip them.

Now is the time to engage these men, mentor them, and encourage them to serve, not only in their churches and communities, but also on school boards, county boards, and in public office. They are the next generation of conservative leaders.

The Republican Party has always stood for preserving the foundations that made this nation great: faith, family, freedom, and personal responsibility. This rising generation of young men is ready to stand with us but only if we remain true to those foundations with boldness and integrity. They don’t want political games. They want truth. They want purpose. They want leadership rooted in conviction. Let’s make sure the Republican Party doesn’t just notice them but champions them, equips them, and walks beside them. Because if we welcome them with open arms and a clear vision, they won’t just follow, they’ll help lead this nation back to greatness.

"Cindy Mac" McIlrath

Wythe County Board of Supervisors

Republican Candidate

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