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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.
Reaction and Response: U.S. Divided on Revisiting Nation’s Racial History
A slim majority of the U.S. affirms the increased focus on racism and slavery in the nation’s history, but there is a strong partisan divide on this matter, a survey found. Several faith leaders offered their thoughts on the findings.
People of Good Faith: Cally Chisholm
Cally Chisholm is a graduate student at East Tennessee State University, pursuing a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. She served as an Ernest C. Hynds Jr. intern with Good Faith Media for the summer of 2021.
Churches Continue Practicing, Supporting Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy, now widely recognized as discriminatory and destructive, is still practiced and supported by local churches who believe you can “pray the gay away.” A forthcoming webinar and video series exposes this harmful practice and reveals the trauma it causes.
Go ‘Spelunking’ in Scripture with Two Nurturing Faith Books
The first two titles in a new book series from Nurturing Faith Books are now available. Join author Bruce Salmon in a spelunking adventure into Jesus’ birth narrative in Luke and into the letters of Paul.
People of Good Faith: Susan Fendley
Susan Fendley is a retired federal attorney, who has served as a church deacon and in committee leadership roles for nonprofit groups and boards. She is serving on GFM’s strategic advisory board for news and opinion.
Acknowledging Dysfunction Offers Rare Common Ground in Polarized U.S.
Shared recognition that democracy is not functioning well is a rare place of common ground for U.S. adults. A strong majority believes the nation’s democratic institutions are struggling, with general agreement on pathways to correct the problems.
More Black Americans Report Mistreatment
More than half of all Black Americans reported being mistreated in 2021, a Gallup survey found. The largest rise was in reports of unfair treatment while shopping.
K-12 Parents Diverge from General Public on COVID Mandates
Mask and vaccine mandates to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are supported by a majority of U.S. adults. However, a new Gallup report found lower levels of support among parents of school-age children.
U.S. Correctional Population Declines for 12th Straight Year
More than a decade of population decline in the U.S. correctional system continued in 2019, according to a new government report. Still, there were over 6.3 million people in the U.S. correctional system that year.
Free Webinar: “The Christian Case Against Conversion Therapy”
A free webinar exploring the dangers of conversion therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community is scheduled for Aug. 24 at noon CT. The event is co-sponsored by Baptist News Global, Good Faith Media and Q Christian Fellowship.
Less than Half of U.S. Households Give to Charitable Causes
The number of U.S. households contributing to charitable causes fell below 50% in 2018, according to a new report. Giving to both religious and secular causes has been declining steadily since 2000, mostly due to fewer households making donations.
Investing Financial, Moral Capital Beyond Stained-Glass Walls
To help bridge the gap between religious institutions and faith-based social entrepreneurs, one nonprofit created a fund in which grants are distributed. The first five recipients, seeking to improve the common good, were chosen.
Gimme That Old-Time Religion? No Thanks, Say Many
After an uptick in 2020, public confidence in the church or organized religion slipped in 2021. The only institution that didn’t see a dip in Gallup’s annual survey was police, which also ranked third in terms of public confidence.
Pandemic Pushes 320M More into Food Insecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact adds another layer of challenges to ending global hunger, bringing an estimated 320 million more people into a situation of food insecurity, a UN report said. And 161 million more experienced hunger.
Top Fall 2020 Sermon Topics: Election, Pandemic, Racism
Most US churchgoers heard sermons in the fall of 2020 that mentioned the pandemic, the election or racism; sometimes, they heard two or all three of these topics, a report found. COVID-19 was the most likely topic to be mentioned.
Latest Nurturing Faith Book Invites You on ‘Breathtaking Journey’
In Still Going to Mullinix, join Jerry Haywood on a ‘breathtaking journey’ of fun, suspense, interesting critters and intriguing people – the latest book from Nurturing Faith, the publishing imprint of Good Faith Media.
People of Good Faith: Skye Perryman
Skye Perryman serves as president and chief executive officer of Democracy Forward Foundation. She is a member of Good Faith Media’s strategic advisory board for news and opinion.