When Americans Become Christian

Evangelism statistics: At what age is outreach most effective?

"I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." -- 2 Timothy 1:5

Ages at which Americans say they accepted Christ and became a Christian

The data in the pie graph or chart comes from Nazarene Church Growth Research.

     Another survey -- by the International Bible Society -- indicated that 83% of all Christians make their commitment to Jesus between the ages of 4 and 14. The Barna Research Group surveys demonstrate that American children ages 5 to 13 have a 32% probability of accepting Christ, but teens age 14 to 18 have only a 4% probability of doing so. Adults age 19 and over have just a 6% probability of becoming Christians.
     This data illustrates the importance of influencing children to consider making a decision to follow Christ.
     Because the 4-14 period slice of the pie is so large, many have started referring to the "4-14 Window."

Source: http://home.snu.edu/~HCULBERT/ages.htm

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