Research suggests that more than half of Americans believe a civil war could occur in the near future. Partisanship in the United States is at an all-time high, with many Americans doubting that Republicans and Democrats can agree on basic facts. This division is having a broader impact, affecting efforts to share the Gospel.

The perception of Christianity in America often becomes tied to politics, making it challenging to connect with others across political barriers. Further details on this issue and its effects on local evangelism efforts are available from Mission Network News, including insights from Doug Hutchcraft with Hutchcraft Ministries on the potential for storytelling to break down these barriers.