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Exploring faith journeys

A fascinating report about how people grow in faith, offered by an experienced Christian researcher

BENITA HEWITT OF 9DOT RESEARCH is a Christian researcher of 40+ years’ experience. In this fascinating report, she has reflected on what makes people want to join a church/the Church, what influences and hinders their openness to God and the Church, and how we can support people in their journeys of faith.e in their journeys of faith.

The report summarises Benita’s findings and reflections which she presented at a one-day seminar in 2018, when she talked engagingly about what her wide experience has taught her about how and why people come to faith in God.

Although several years old, the report still provides valuable insights for those wanting to understand and support people on their journeys of faith.

“People’s lives are driven by hopes and fears, but sustained by love.”

Benita Hewitt
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