WACO, Texas (KWTX) — Central Texas religious leaders are reporting a sharp increase in Gen Z and Gen Alpha attendance in recent years.

According to a report from CHRISTIANITY TODAY , a study revealed Gen Z is the largest demographic attending church.

“In the past 24 months, I’ve been on 18 college campuses and seen tens of thousands of college kids surrender their life to Jesus Christ,” Head Harris Creek pastor JP Pokluda said.

Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas is seeing the trend as well. They are a popular option among Baylor University students.

Highland’s Next Gen and College pastor, Drew Humprey, said their Gen Z and Gen Alpha attendance has doubled in the past two years.

“We’ve definitely seen a growth in terms of numerics but we’ve also seen a growth in the depth of what

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