Evangelical Alliance Ireland

Press Release

On Monday January 30, 2006 the Evangelical Alliance Ireland held a press conference to present the data that gathered through a recent national survey of Evangelical churches.  Many of my fellow G.E.M. colleagues were involved in this extensive survey process. 

Here is a summary of what they found:

Diversity- A number of denominations are represented, from Baptist to Independent to Church of Ireland to Methodist to Presbyterian, all who view themselves Evangelical  (Christians who are committed to a belief in the power of Jesus Christ & His message to transform people’s lives, to a need to share that message with others, & to the Bible as our final authority.)

Growth- In 1980 there were roughly 125 churches with less then 10,000 Evangelicals in Ireland.  In 2005, over 30,000 were found. The population of Ireland is .09% Evangelical.  What is exciting is that in the last 25 years 63% of all Evangelical Churches have been started. 

Size- The Evangelical Church now has an average attendance of 75 people

“Irish society is changing in an unprecedented way” Sean Mullan (National Director, EAI) said. “We are committed to communicating a perspective on life that is based on the teaching and life of Jesus Christ but is viable and effective for everyday life and can be applied to the complex issues facing Irish society today” he concluded.

The Lord has done great things thus far in Ireland.  This report should be an encouragement to those who began the work; their labor has produced “fruit”.  For those of us starting out and or in the thick of things may this report cause us to dream big and see the extent in which God can still move.  Click here for more info  or  Irish News