Trump Administration Promotes Religious Revival
President Donald Trump is receiving praise from faith leaders for supporting a renewed interest in religion across the United States. Meanwhile, churches report higher attendance, and more young people are joining congregations.
JP De Gance, founder and president of Communio, a ministry that trains churches to evangelize, told Fox News Digital that religion’s role in society has strengthened during Trump’s term. “Religious non-affiliation had been rising for about 40 years. However, over the last four years, that trend has flattened. That’s a significant shift,” he said.
Additionally, De Gance mentioned that churches nationwide have seen increases in new member classes. At Texas A&M, 420 students are enrolled in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), with about 100 adult baptisms expected. “This level of adult participation is really unusual,” he said. Likewise, Protestant churches are seeing growth in small, intimate gatherings.
White House Embraces Faith More Publicly
According to De Gance, the Trump administration is actively promoting faith in ways previous administrations did not. In contrast, he said the Biden administration often prioritized secular or social issues over religious celebrations. “The last administration was seen by many as hostile to faith. Now, the current administration shows openness and support for faith in its actions,” De Gance noted.
Trump has made faith a visible part of his presidency. For example, in February 2025, he created the White House Faith Office to help faith-based organizations and houses of worship serve communities. Senior advisor Paula White and faith director Jenny Korn lead the office.
During Holy Week and Christmas, Trump issued proclamations highlighting Christian beliefs and prayers for the nation. “This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ,” the proclamation read. For Christmas, the president emphasized God’s love, mercy, and peace for the country and the world.
Faith in Times of Tragedy
The administration has also invoked faith during crises, including floods in Texas, a church shooting in Minnesota, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In these moments, De Gance said, leaders can act as comforters in chief, integrating faith into national responses.
As Trump begins the second year of his second term, De Gance said many Americans hope the administration continues to highlight religion’s role in public life. Moreover, he noted that Christianity was a foundational pillar in American culture and governance, and strong families and faith communities remain central to the nation’s identity.
Protecting Religious Rights
Following a disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where anti-ICE protesters interrupted a service, the Justice Department launched an investigation. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the government is acting to protect religious freedoms and law-abiding citizens. As a result, De Gance emphasized the importance of defending Americans’ rights to worship freely.
“The government’s role is to protect those exercising their God-given rights and bring justice against those who violate them,” he said.
