Faith
UK Churches See Rising Interest in Faith
Faith Facts
- Church attendance in the United Kingdom is growing after decades of decline.
- The year ahead is expected to bring greater spiritual openness and more gospel opportunities.
- Bible engagement and interest in Christian community are reaching new highs.
Recent insights from the U.K. Evangelical Alliance reveal a renewed hunger for Jesus in British society. Families and individuals searching for purpose are increasingly turning to Christ and His church.
Phil Knox, Evangelism and missiology senior specialist for the national EA, wrote:
“2025 saw a seismic shift for the church in the U.K.”
“More people are increasingly open to Jesus and are actively exploring faith.”
“More people are being baptised.”
“Churches are growing.”
Research and church leaders point to declining atheism and a surge in Bible sales and church involvement. Parents and the younger generation are especially drawn to faith-based activities and the hope of the gospel.
He added:
“Bible sales have increased by 87% in recent years and the UK’s bestsellers will grow in popularity.”
“In a ‘fake news’, ‘post-truth’ world, younger generations are particularly drawn to good news that is true, profound and beautiful.”
“Churches that keep the substance the same but relate relevantly to culture will flourish.”
“Expect new Christians to cite reading the Bible as pivotal in their journey of exploration and decision moment.”
Churches are encouraged to strengthen discipleship and welcome new believers into loving community and spiritual growth. Compassion ministries continue to provide practical gospel opportunities, connecting faith with acts of service and outreach.
“When people come to faith, research tells us their greatest needs are in helping to establish spiritual disciplines and find new community,”
said Knox.
Now is the time for believers to stand firm on Biblical truth, nurturing faith and inviting others into the hope and freedom found in Christ.