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New Nurturing Faith Books Now Available from Jon Roebuck and Larry Williams
New books from Jon R. Roebuck and Larry C. Williams are now available from Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of Good Faith Media. Both can be purchased from GFM’s bookstore, with free shipping.
Look Back | Resources for Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month
Lists of 20th-century genocides differ widely. Yet, six instances always appear: Armenia (1915), the Holocaust in Germany (1933), Cambodia (1975), Rwanda (1990), Bosnia (1995) and Darfur (2003).
People of Good Faith: Merrill J. Davies
Merrill Davies spent 31 years teaching high school English. Retired, she spends most of her time writing now. Her fifth novel, The Best Version of Alice, was recently released by Nurturing Faith Books.
U.S. Majority Skeptical of Religious Claims for Vaccine Exemptions
A majority of U.S. adults are skeptical of the religious claims being cited by those seeking to avoid vaccination against COVID-19, according to a Pew Research Center report published March 31.
Majority of U.S. Parents Concerned About Children’s Faith Formation
Most U.S. parents are concerned about the spiritual development, and long-term faith formation, of their children, a new report found. One group was far more likely than others to express higher levels of concern.
U.S. Faith Communities Report Highlights Financial Data
Most U.S. houses of faith have fewer than 100 members and annual income of less than $100,000, according to a new data analysis. Yet, a majority of weekly worshippers frequent congregations with 250 or more members.
People of Good Faith: Lynelle Mason
Lynelle Mason is the author of seven books published by Nurturing Faith Books.
New Books Offer ‘Keys for Everyday Theologians,’ Share ‘Spiritual Journey in Age of Science’
‘Keys for Everyday Theologians’ by Colin Harris explains why you don’t need to be an expert to do theology. ‘Modern Life, Ancient God: A Spiritual Journey Both are now available in the Good Faith Media bookstore.
One-in-Ten U.S. Children Experience Food Insecurity
One in 10 U.S. children experienced food insecurity in 2019 and 2020, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Insecurity was highest among 12-17-year-olds.
U.S. Divided on Voting Rights, Pessimistic on State of Democracy
The U.S. is split on voting rights’ progress, a new report found. One area in which most adults agree is on the state of U.S. democracy.
Many Faith Traditions Outpace U.S. Average in Support of LGBTQ Protection Laws
Nearly eight-in-ten U.S. adults support laws protecting LGBTQ+ persons from discrimination. Of the 18 faith traditions included in the report, 10 of these had support levels higher than this national average.
In-Person Religious Services Increase, Attendance Plateaus
The number of houses of faith holding in-person services as they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic has nearly quadrupled from March 2021 to March 2022, a report found. Service attendance has plateaued since September 2021.
Racial Justice Protest Affirmation Outpaced Financial Support
Far more people were involved in, or supportive of, protests for racial justice in 2020 than those who made donations to organizations and causes working for justice, according to a recent report.
People of Good Faith: Scott Stearman
Scott Stearman directs the International Advocacy Baptist Collaborative that seeks to amplify and coordinate the advocacy work of the global Baptist family at the United Nations and in Washington D.C.
U.S. Charitable Giving Increased in 2021
Charitable giving in the U.S. rose nearly 9% last year, with faith-based organizations experiencing an 11-point increase, a new report found. Online giving increased as well.
Two New Titles Now Available From Nurturing Faith Books
Two new titles are now available for Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of Good Faith Media – a theological reflection, ‘Taking on the Cross,’ and a novel, ‘The Best Version of Alice.’
People of Good Faith: Molly T. Marshall
Molly T. Marshall is president at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
People of Good Faith: Maddie Grimes
Maddie Grimes is serving as a Good Faith Media Ernest C. Hynds Jr. Intern for the spring 2022 semester. She is a student at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
New Books ‘Spelunk’ Easter Texts, Reclaim ‘Clobber’ Passages
Two new books from Nurturing Faith Books dig into well-known biblical texts. One goes “spelunking” in the Easter narratives, and the other revisits so-called “clobber” passages and seeks to reclaim them.
Reaction and Response | U.S. Confidence in Pastoral Wisdom Low
Congregants and clergy agree that confidence in the wisdom of U.S. Protestant pastors is low, a report found. Good Faith Media asked several people who work with clergy and congregations to share a response to the findings.
Ukrainian Baptist Leader Shares On-the-Ground Insight
Igor Bandura, vice president of the All-Ukrainian Union of Associations of Evangelical Christians-Baptists, spoke with global Baptist leaders during a Feb. 24 Zoom consultation about the situation in Ukraine.
U.S. Divided on State Funding for Private Schools Teaching Religion
U.S. adults are evenly divided on whether taxpayer dollars should be used to fund private schools that teach religion, according to a YouGov / Yahoo survey published Feb. 11.
Slim U.S. Majority Has Confidence in Religious Leaders
A slim majority of U.S. adults expressed confidence in religious leaders in 2021, according to a Pew Research Center report published Feb. 15. It is the third survey in a row that shows confidence has declined.
People of Good Faith: Angela Grant
Angela Grant is currently an Ernest C. Hynds Intern at Good Faith Media and is a recent Yale Divinity School graduate.
‘Introducing the Raceless Gospel’ Webinar Next Week
The Raceless Gospel Initiative at Good Faith Media will host its first webinar, “Introducing the Raceless Gospel,” on Feb. 24, 2022, at 12 p.m. CST / 1 p.m. EST.
U.S. Adults Mostly Gloomy on State of Nation
The perception of U.S. adults on the state of the nation is predominantly one of dissatisfaction, a Gallup survey found. Satisfaction with organized religious remains at an all-time low.
People of Good Faith: Jon Roebuck
Jon R. Roebuck is the executive director of The Reverend Charlie Curb Center for Faith Leadership at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of four books.
Winston-Salem Church to Welcome Refugees With Housing, Hospitality
A conference presentation sparked an idea and new mission initiative for one North Carolina church. They are in the process of converting an unused parsonage to provide temporary housing to refugees.
Reaction and Response | Only One U.S. Faith Group Lacks Majority Support for Undocumented Path to Citizenship
A new report found that only one U.S. faith group lacked a majority who support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Which group was it? And what trends did the survey reveal about immigration views?
Life Satisfaction High Among Weekly Religious Service Attendees
U.S. adults who attend religious services weekly are more likely to express their satisfaction with life than those who attend less often. This was one of the findings from a recent Gallup survey.