--- title: Finding Jesus date: 2025-05-22T11:27:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus" section: Pages --- #### Much has been written about the decline of the church in the West. However, over the last few years, a different story has started to bubble up amongst non-believers, a surprising interest in Christian faith in all sorts of unlikely places. From celebrities and students to those in prison and on the margins of society, many people are discovering and choosing to follow Jesus. The Finding Jesus research from the Evangelical Alliance was commissioned to try to understand what was going on in the stories we were hearing of adults in the UK finding Jesus: Who were they? What prompted them to search? What was their journey to Christian faith like? What helped them along the way and what’s happened since? The aim was to understand what was causing people to buck the cultural trend and to help the UK church in its mission to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ. This report is a summary of those findings. We have found them fascinating, encouraging and inspiring, and we are confident that you will too. ![Instagram Post 6](/imager/images/722144/Instagram-Post-%E2%80%93-6_f684d2a0177bdda9f1cfb4e95f54bef1.webp)![Instagram Post 6](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Instagram Post 5](/imager/images/722143/Instagram-Post-%E2%80%93-5_f684d2a0177bdda9f1cfb4e95f54bef1.webp)![Instagram Post 5](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) #### Watch the launch video [ ![20250603 FJ Launch YT thumbnail v2 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![20250603 FJ Launch YT thumbnail v2 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ## Finding Jesus launch video ### Watch Rachael Heffer and Phil Knox announce the launch of our new Finding Jesus report ](#%0A%09%09%09) #### Read the full Finding Jesus report Download [ PDF Finding Jesus report 11.8 MB Download ](https://www.eauk.org/assets/files/downloads/Finding-Jesus-report.pdf "Download Finding Jesus report") We’re excited to release five supporting reports that dig deeper into the stories behind the numbers. Together with the main report, these supporting reports provide a fuller picture of how people across the nation are finding faith in Jesus. You’ll find insights into specific demographics, what helped people explore faith, the challenges they faced, the experiences they had, and what helped them grow in faith. ### [ Finding Jesus supplemental findings ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) ##### Explore five data sets that dig deeper into how people from different demographics come to faith [ ![Finding Jesus 65 + report](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/1_2026-01-20-095947_glcu.png) ![1](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/1_2026-01-20-095947_glcu.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-65-report) [#### Finding Jesus 65 + report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-65-report) The supplemental findings for those aged 65 + [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-65-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-65-report) [ ![Finding Jesus 18–24 report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/2_2026-01-20-100329_gman.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-18-24-segment-findings) [#### Finding Jesus 18–24 report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-18-24-segment-findings) The supplemental findings for those aged 18–24 [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-18-24-segment-findings) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-18-24-segment-findings) [ ![Finding Jesus lower income report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![3](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/3_2026-01-20-100437_thay.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-lower-income-report) [#### Finding Jesus lower income report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-lower-income-report) The supplemental findings for those with lower incomes [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-lower-income-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-lower-income-report) [ ![Finding Jesus no Christian background report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![4](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/4_2026-01-20-100752_jjzk.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-no-christian-background-report) [#### Finding Jesus no Christian background report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-no-christian-background-report) The supplemental findings for those with no Christian faith background [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-no-christian-background-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-no-christian-background-report) [ ![Finding Jesus male and female report](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![5](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/5_2026-01-20-101006_undx.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-male-and-female-report) [#### Finding Jesus male and female report ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-male-and-female-report) A comparison of the responses of male and female participants [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-male-and-female-report) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-male-and-female-report) With so many people eager to explore the Bible and its life-transforming truth, we’re thrilled to share the ***Finding Jesus Bible Edition*** alongside GOOD NEWS for Everyone! The ***Finding Jesus*** ***Bible edition*** outlines the amazing work of GOOD NEWS for Everyone!, and shares several encouraging testimonies of people who have come to faith through reading God’s Word. It is a powerful report that shows how Scripture is being used to introduce many to Jesus. Discover the full report [**here**](https://goodnewsuk.com/findingjesus)**.** > When I first read this report, I wept with joy upon hearing the stories of so many changed lives. It is not only profoundly encouraging, but incredibly insightful. As well as some expected well-trodden paths, there are some glorious surprises. Our deep hope is that it inspires prayerful action and shapes fruitful mission in individuals, churches and organisations. ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) **Phil Knox**Evangelism and missiology senior specialist > These are exciting times for the UK church. We are witnessing lives turned around and the church growing as a direct result of people being more open to the Christian faith, asking big questions, reading the Bible, and seeing God transform their lives. The challenge for the church is how to welcome and disciple the many people coming through our doors! ![Rachael Heffer](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Rachael Heffer](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) **Rachael Heffer**Head of mission If you would like to invite a speaker to share the *Finding Jesus* research at your church or event, please [get in touch](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/request-a-speaker). Discover the ground-breaking [*Talking Jesus* report here](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/talking-jesus-report) and access all our [mission resources here](https://www.eauk.org/great-commission). [ ![Supplemental reports](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![5 Finding Jesus data sets](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/5-Finding-Jesus-data-sets.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [#### Supplemental reports ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) Explore the five reports that dig deeper into how people from different demographics come to faith [ Discover faith stories ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports)