In this video, Andy Kirk walks leaders through new OneHope research on kids’ faith, family connection, and mental health—and why the greatest lever for lasting faith is partnering with parents.

Topics covered include:

• What kids are really experiencing beneath the surface
• The “window” of parent influence (and why it won’t stay open forever)
• The link between vibrant faith and resilience/mental wellbeing
• What research says is the #1 predictor of long-term faith
• A vision for moving from 1-in-4 kids with vibrant faith to 2, 3, or all 4

Key takeaway for leaders:

• Don’t assume Sunday behavior shows the full story—many kids are quietly carrying anxiety, loneliness, or depression.
• Be encouraged: kids are still most likely to turn to parents for guidance on faith and right/wrong.
• A vibrant, committed faith is correlated with greater hope and resilience (not a problem-free life).
• The biggest predictor of a child’s long-term faith isn’t your program—it’s whether parents are living it out at home.
• If you want to change outcomes for kids, invest in strategies that equip and engage parents, not just kids ministry moments.