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Pope Francis Urges Caring for Common Good, Common Home
Pope Francis spoke about working for the common good and protecting our common home in a video address. Citing the Bible and Catholic social teaching, he urged listeners to live in harmony with one another and creation.
Good Faith Media Enhances User-Friendly, Online Bookstore
Shopping for Nurturing Faith books — the book-publishing imprint of Good Faith Media — is even easier and more informative now. Learn about the new and improved bookstore features.
Most U.S. Faith Communities Are Small with Declining Attendance
Most U.S. faith communities are small and experiencing an attendance decline, a report found. With data submitted prior, or shortly after, the March 2020 lockdowns, it provides a picture of pre-pandemic religious life in the nation.
Latest Nurturing Faith Book Encourages ‘Lively Hope’
“Lively Hope” by J. Daniel Day guides readers through understanding the phenomenon of hope, hope’s many challenges, and our literary view of hope. The book is now available in the Good Faith Media bookstore.
Practicing Christians Are Outliers in Pastor Assessment
Practicing Christians in the U.S. tend to be outliers in being very affirming of local pastors’ leadership in the community, a recent Barna Group survey found. Their affirmation was typically much higher than other groups surveyed.
Religious Orgs. Second Most Common Charitable Donation Among U.S. Affluent
Religious organizations were the second most common charitable cause supported by affluent households in the U.S. in 2020. Even so, a new report found a few trends that should concern religious charities.
Global Faith Leaders Emphasize Interdependence Ahead of COP26
Faith leaders and scientists gathered at the Vatican on Oct. 4 to discuss faith, science and climate ahead of COP26. They emphasized interdependence and the need to work together to care for our ‘common home.’
Reaction and Response: U.S. Christians See Vocational Discernment as ‘Solo Journey’
A majority of U.S. Christians say discerning their sense of vocation and calling is a ‘solo journey,’ a new report found. Here is what several faith leaders had to say about this finding.
U.S. Adult COVID-19 Vaccinations Rise, Majority of Parents to Vaccinate Kids
Vaccination rates among U.S. adults ticked up in September after flatlining during the summer, while a majority of parents plan to vaccinate their 12 and under children upon FDA approval, two Gallup reports found.
Majority of U.S. Food Insecure Struggled to Obtain Help
Three main obstacles hindered, or prevented, U.S. adults from obtaining food assistance in the past year. Believing they were ineligible was the most common reason cited for not getting help.
Government Restrictions on Religion at All-Time High
Government restrictions on religion worldwide matched an all-time high, a new Pew report found. Meanwhile, social hostility toward religion declined.
People of Good Faith: Alyssa Aldape
Alyssa Aldape is a contributing correspondent for Good Faith Media. Some of her hobies include hiking, running, playing guitar, reading and cooking.
Nearly 14m U.S. Households Were Food Insecure in 2020
Around 13.8 million U.S. households experienced food insecurity last year, representing more than 10% of all U.S. households. This was the first year since 2016 that households with food-insecure children increased.
Christian Affiliation in U.S. Continues to Decline
The number of U.S. adults affiliating with Christianity continues to decrease, new Pew Research Center data reveals. This continues a decades-long trend.
Respite for Revs Initiative to Support Local Church Clergy
A GoodFaithMedia.org column by Mitch Randall on the struggles and stress clergy have faced during the pandemic led to a dialogue with the leaders of BJC, Baptist News Global, Baptist Women in Ministry, Good Faith Media and Passport about how the organizations could help. Respite for Revs is the result of that dialogue.
Religious Bias Third Largest Hate Crime Basis in 2020
Religious bias was the third largest hate crime bias in 2020, accounting for 13.4% of all hate crimes. Anti-Jewish bias accounted for a majority of all religious bias incidents last year.
People of Good Faith: Jamie Nash
Jamie Nash is a Masters of Divinity student at Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology. He is an Ernest C. Hynds Jr. intern with Good Faith Media for the fall 2021 semester.
White, Born-Again Evangelical Identification Increased Since 2016
The number of white, born-again evangelicals increased between 2016 and 2020, as did the percentage who voted for Donald Trump. Both white and non-white respondents identifying as not born-again evangelicals declined during this period.
U.S., Japan See Drop in Citizens “Very Concerned” About Climate Crisis
Most nations see an increase in citizens “very concerned” about climate change impacts, a recent survey found. Only two nations saw a decrease.
People of Good Faith: Emma Fraley
Emma Fraley is a graduate of Baylor University where she studied Science Research Fellows as a pre-med student with a philosophy minor. She is serving as an Ernest C. Hynds Jr. intern for the fall 2021 semester.
Expressions of Kindness Give U.S. Adults Hope
The kindness of others is the leading source of hope amidst adversity for U.S. adults, a survey found. Relationships, religious faith and stable finances were the other leading sources.
Two New Nurturing Faith Books Offer Devotions on Scripture, Worship
“Morning Conversations” provides a reflection on every chapter of Genesis through Ruth, while “Windows on Worship” offers insight and guidance on leading, planning and engaging in Christian worship. Both books are now available in the GFM bookstore.
Prominent Christian Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Creation Care
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby emphasized the call of Christians to care for creation in a joint statement.
Emma Fraley, Jamie Nash Serving Fall Internships with GFM
Good Faith Media’s Ernest C. Hynds Jr. internship program launched in the fall of 2020. Emma Fraley and Jamie Nash are the newest interns, working with GFM staff during the fall 2021 semester.
September Webinar to Focus on Faith Response to Climate Change
Good Faith Media and Christians Caring for Creation are partnering to produce a free webinar in September on climate change. Participants will learn practical ways they can be stewards of the earth in this time of crisis.
U.S. CEO Pay 351 Times Average Worker in 2020
Income for 350 CEOs in the U.S. saw a realized income increase of nearly 19% in 2020, while the average workers’ pay increased 3.9%. The disparity is even greater when considering average pay increases since 1978.
Baylor Initiative Forms Leaders for Globalized World
As the world becomes increasingly diverse, institutions and their leaders must learn how to navigate ethnic, racial, linguistic and cultural differences. A Baylor University initiative is working to help Baptists engage constructively in a globalized world.
Good Faith Media Launches Raceless Gospel Initiative
The Raceless Gospel Initiative has now officially launched, with Starlette Thomas serving as the director. A webpage combining relevant GFM resources is now available.
People of Good Faith: Kelly Belcher
Kelly Belcher has served as a church minister and as a hospital and hospice chaplain. She resides in Asheville, North Carolina, and is currently serving on Good Faith Media’s strategic advisory board.
How Can People of Faith Help Afghan Refugees?
How can people of faith and faith communities in the U.S. help Afghan refugees when they arrive? GFM CEO Mitch Randall spoke with CBF Field Personnel Marc Wyatt about this question.