by Ian Paul, Psephizo
In April last year, Bible Society published a report called The Quiet Revival, and I interviewed the main researcher behind it, Rhiannon McAleer. The report made a number of claims, based on research by YouGov, including both a significant change in attitude amongst young people, and a significant change in church attendance. It provoked much discussion and encouragement, but also was challenged by others, not least on the basis of the ‘gold standard’ British Attitudes Survey.
But it was announced this week that YouGov, who conducted the survey, made major failings in the way they handled the survey, so that the quantitative findings do not stand up to scrutiny. Bible Society put out a statement yesterday.
I was able to ask the CEO, Paul Williams, about this news, and what it means for Christians, churches, and church leaders. And below that I post comments from Revd Dr Robin Ham, who had previously written about the Quiet Revival, on what it means for us on the ground.