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Part 4: The consequences

of conversion

People were overwhelmingly positive about the difference choosing to follow Jesus
had made. Dozens made comments like, “My life feels like it’s in colour now”, “I can
feel that sense of peace I’ve been searching for for years”, “I now have hope in my
future”. But some also recognised the cost of that choice: “It’s utterly changed the
direction of my life. It’s been the hardest experience – but also the most joyous.”

What have the challenges been?

Given 11 options, participants selected one or two things they found hardest overall.

Which one or two have been most challenging since you
decided to follow Jesus? (Select up to two)

Learning how to pray 28%
Negative responses from people in my
life who are not Christians 27%

Making sense of the Bible 25%
Aspects of Christian beliefs (eg
suffering, hell, other religions) 20%
Changing aspects of my lifestyle 20%
Responding to questions from people 16%
who are not Christians
The attitude of other Christians 11%
Disappointment with God (eg unanswered 10%
prayer, unmet expectations)
Finding a faith community or church
where I feel comfortable 9%
Other 4%
Not understanding what was 2%
going on in church

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