A recent survey revealed that while most Evangelicals in the USA believe it is their duty to share biblical teachings, many feel unprepared to do so.

Conducted by the Institute of Faith and Culture in partnership with Lifeway Research, the 2024 Survey on Christian Cultural Engagement found that although 92 per cent of Evangelicals agree Christians should share truths from God's word with those who hold different views, only 35 per cent feel "ready for most opportunities" to discuss the Bible's stance on cultural and controversial issues.

The survey showed that 18 per cent of Evangelicals are confident they are "ready for any opportunity" to share biblical truths, while 32 per cent said they are only equipped to discuss a few topics they know well.

Meanwhile, 9 per cent admitted they are not prepared for most opportunities, and 5 per cent said they are "not ready at all" to share what the Bible teaches.

Despite these hesitations, many Evangelicals feel their churches are helping to prepare them.

Forty percent "somewhat agreed" and 38 per cent "strongly agreed" that their churches equip them to converse with people whose views differ from the Bible.

However, only 37 per cent of respondents "somewhat agreed" that their church creates intentional spaces to discuss cultural values alongside biblical teachings, while 22 per cent "strongly agreed."

The survey also explored how Evangelicals view the intersection of faith and politics. 12 per cent of respondents "strongly agreed" that God is unconcerned with how they vote, with another 12 per cent "somewhat agreeing." However, 44 per cent "strongly disagreed" with this idea, indicating a belief that God cares about their political engagement.

The survey, which included 1,000 Evangelicals in the USA and had a margin of error of +/-3.3 per cent, was conducted between 18th July and 2nd August 2024.