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This study evaluates the associations of the church, as well as its members and leadership, to wellbeing in adolescents and millennials. Subjects were surveyed about their background, personal wellbeing (feeling healthy and happy), their Christian walk, and how church affected their wellbeing. In total, 884 participants were surveyed of which the majority of participants attended church 4 or more times/month (80%); were female (73%); age 18-30 (39%); lived in the USA (56%); and were evangelical (77%). The 3 greatest church influences on wellbeing were prayer (59%); spiritual growth (56%); and praise and worship (54%). The 3 most influential factors from church leadership on wellbeing were Bible-based teaching and preaching (75%); Bible-based speech (51%); and powerful biblical vision for the church (44%). The survey results indicate that the church today is influencing the personal wellbeing of youth and millennial believers around the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]