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People of Good Faith: Preston Clegg
Preston Clegg is pastor of Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Religion, Spirituality Second Most Frequently Read Genre in U.S.
Books on religion and spirituality are the second most frequently read genre among U.S. adults, according to a new YouGov survey. Mystery and crime books are most frequently read.
Both Open- and Close-mindedness Increase in U.S.
The number of U.S. adults who are open to new ideas has increased since 2015, according to a new report from Barna Group published July 20. But so too has those who feel threatened by those who disagree with them.
U.S. Majority Wants Congress to Codify Rights, Protections Established by Prior SCOTUS Rulings
A majority of U.S. adults want to see Congress pass legislation that would codify rights and protections established in five Supreme Court rulings, according to a new YouGov / The Economist survey.
U.S. Millennial Church Attendance Sees Large Increase in 2022
Weekly worship attendance among U.S. Millennials more than doubled from 2021 to 2022, according to a new Barna Group report. The increase was primarily the result of a significant attendance increase among non-white Millennials.
People of Good Faith: Jim Hopkins
Jim Hopkins is senior pastor of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland, California, where he has served since 1989.
U.S. State Department Trafficking Report Notes Positive and Negative Religious Involvement
Faith-based groups are working in cooperation with governments and NGOs to help trafficking victims and raise awareness about human trafficking. However, a State Department report also highlighted instances of complicity with traffickers.
Expansive 12-Volume Resource Will Enrich Bible Teaching, Learning and Preaching
Good Faith Media is rolling out the first volumes in an expansive new resource to provide biblical insights for preaching and teaching. The 12-volume Nurturing Faith Commentary is written by longtime Bible study writer Tony W. Cartledge.
Pope Francis Urges Christians to ‘Listen to the Voice of Creation’
“Listen to the voice of creation,” Pope Francis urges in his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. His entreaty provides both a theme and an invitation for the Catholic Season of Creation.
Latest Nurturing Faith Book Searches for ‘Common-Sense’ Gospel
Offering an exploration of the Gospels in search of a “common-sense gospel,” ‘If Jesus Were Here Today’ by Maralene and Miles Wesner is the latest book from Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of Good Faith Media.
Autumn Lockett Departing Good Faith Media for OU Medical School Position
Autumn Lockett is departing her role at Good Faith Media for a position at the University of Oklahoma’s College of Medicine. She has served as GFM’s executive director of development and marketing since June 2020.
Full Gender Parity Worldwide 132 Years Away
It will take 132 years to achieve full gender parity worldwide, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Gender Gap Report published July 13. The index, launched in 2006, measures progress towards gender parity.
New Nurturing Faith Books Focus on Pain and Suffering, Faith and Family
New books on pain and suffering, and on faith and family, are now available from Nurturing Faith Books, Good Faith Media’s publishing imprint. Check out these and more than 100 additional titles in GFM’s online bookstore.
People of Good Faith: Barry Howard
Barry Howard is pastor at the Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta. He also serves as a leadership coach and columnist for the Center for Healthy Churches.
Food Insecurity Increased by 46m in 2021
The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to an estimated 828 million in 2021, according to a new report. This number reflects an increase of 46 million people affected by hunger since 2020.
U.S. Pastors Who Considered Quitting Less Likely to Prioritize Self-Care
Most pastors of Protestant churches in the U.S. have an overall sense of satisfaction and contentment in their role, Barna Group found. However, self-care and spiritual formation is often neglected.