Christians' readiness to share how to become a Christian
Percent of self-identified U.S. Christians by readiness level, 2022 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Prepared to share the basic steps (27%). Lowest: Know the essentials but not comfortable putting them into words (19%).
- Prepared to share the basic steps: 27%
- Not sure what to share or where to start: 24%
- Ready for any opportunity: 23%
Source: Lifeway Research, Christians Say They’re Seeking but not Having Evangelistic Conversations · Online survey of American Christians by Lifeway Research, April 12-23, 2022, national pre-recruited panel. Article published 2022-05-24.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Prepared to share the basic steps (27%). Lowest: Know the essentials but not comfortable putting them into words (19%). Prepared to share the basic steps: 27%. Not sure what to share or where to start: 24%. Ready for any opportunity: 23%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2022. Source: Lifeway Research, Christians Say They’re Seeking but not Having Evangelistic Conversations (https://research.lifeway.com/2022/05/24/christians-say-theyre-seeking-but-not-having-evangelistic-conversations/).
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