Churches Urged to Reallocate Resources Toward Evangelism and Faith Sharing

Faith Facts

• Churches in the UK devote over 95% of their resources to worship and wellbeing activities.
• Less than 5% of church resources are currently allocated to evangelism efforts.
• Canon J John calls for greater focus on equipping believers to share their faith with non-Christians.

Canon J John is calling on churches across the United Kingdom to shift their priorities and devote more time and resources toward evangelism. He warns that the current distribution of church spending leaves little room for reaching those outside the faith.

The respected evangelist points out that over 95 percent of church resources go toward worship services and wellbeing programs. This leaves less than 5 percent for the vital work of sharing the Gospel with those who do not yet know Christ.

“Churches need to devote more time and resources to evangelism and better equip members to share their faith with non-Christians,” Canon J John said.

Christian leaders are being encouraged to consider whether their current focus aligns with the biblical mandate to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Many congregations may need to reassess their budgets and ministries to better reflect this calling.

The challenge comes at a time when many churches are already stretched thin by internal needs and community programs. Yet Canon J John insists that evangelism must remain central to the church’s mission rather than an afterthought.

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