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.
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"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."
Evangelism and missiology senior specialist
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!"
Head of mission
Head of mission
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Discover the ground-breaking Talking Jesus report here and access all our mission resources here.
