By Obianuju Mbah, Christian Today. (Photo: Raphael Victor/Unsplash)
Young Christians across the UK are actively sharing their faith and remain optimistic that others are open to hearing about Jesus, according to new research from the Evangelical Alliance.
The organisation’s ‘Faith in Action’ report, based on a survey of 611 Christians aged 18 to 34 conducted earlier this year, paints a picture of a generation deeply involved in church life while confidently engaging with the wider culture and speaking about their beliefs.
A majority (85%) of those surveyed said they had discussed Jesus with someone who was not a Christian within the last six months, while around three-quarters (74%) believed people around them were receptive to conversations about faith.
The survey also found strong levels of church participation. More than 9 in 10 (93%) respondents attended church at least weekly, including nearly a third (30%) who attended multiple times each week. Over half said they served on a ministry or volunteer team.
Confidence in Scripture was similarly high, with 90% saying they felt able to make sense of the Bible, including 30% who described themselves as “very confident”.
Alongside their church involvement, many young Christians reported regularly encountering competing worldviews online, although the types of content varied significantly between men and women.
Men had a higher likelihood of reporting exposure to content about Islam, whereas women more commonly saw posts focused on alternative spiritual beliefs and practices, including manifesting and crystals.
Around 4 in 10 respondents from both groups said they regularly encountered atheist content on social media.
Writing for Being Human, the Evangelical Alliance’s Katherine Brown said the findings reflected a broader shift taking place among young adults.