What we do
The purpose of the Christian Enquiry Agency is to inform people about Jesus Christ and Christianity. It is our hope that men and women will take steps of faith toward a commitment to Jesus Christ as a result of what they discover. It is our prayer that having an active faith will improve their lives.
Like you, most people who want to make use of the service that the Agency offers reach us through this website. It comes close to the top of any online search that uses the word Christianity. We also respond to requests that come by post or telephone, and all these details can be found by clicking here, or the Contact us button to the left of the page. People discover the Agency because it is linked to a large number of church websites, and its details appear in newspapers, booklets and exhibitions in cathedrals.
CEA tries to respond to all enquirers by giving them what they ask for, and only what they ask for. Typically, people might ask to be sent a gospel (part of the Bible that tells the story of Jesus) or other information about Christianity. They might request our hundreds of supporters to pray about a particular issue, ask a question about Christianity, or seek help to find a reputable local church where they can explore issues of faith with others. We are also able to put them in touch with another Christian who can start an email conversation to share experience of following Jesus (these people have been trained and steps taken to ensure that they are trustworthy).
Two specific measures protect those who contact us:
> If we are contacted by a child, we include a courteous letter to a parent or carer in what we send to the postal address. It explains who we are and invites communication if there is any uncertainty. If children ask for ongoing email contact, we forward the request to Christians who have the experience and security procedures to ensure that they find what they need safely and appropriately.
> We attempt to ensure that information is not requested for third parties, so that no one receives information that has been requested without their knowledge by well meaning (or possibly malicious) friends and neighbours. Typically, we may send a preliminary postcard checking that the person at the address we have been given really does want to receive contact from a Christian.
All this information is sent free of charge, accompanied by a warm, personal message in the prayerful hope that it will increase the joy in people’s lives.