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Survey Finds Americans’ Trust in Clergy Is at an All-Time Low
Gallup’s latest Honesty and Ethics Survey finds Americans’ trust in clergy continues to decline. Clerics join pharmacists, high school teachers, business executives, police officers, stockbrokers, and telemarketers in “record low” ratings.
Thomas L. Bowen Named General Secretary of the Progressive National Baptist Convention
Rev. Thomas L. Bowen has been named General Secretary of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC). Headquartered in Northwest Washington, D.C. and boasting more than two and a half million members, he will steer the denomination organized at the height of the Civil Rights Movement and known as the spiritual home of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Majority of Voters Say the Shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE Agent Was Unjustified, According to a New National Poll
Days after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a survey by Quinnipiac University asked Americans if the shooting was justified.
The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Offers “Confronting Christian Nationalism: Faith-Rooted Organizing for Clergy”
The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) and Christians Against Christian Nationalism (CACN) are confronting the rise of Christian nationalism by offering “Faith-Rooted Organizing for Clergy.”
Faithful Pride Initiative and Christian Athlete Circles Launch Collaboration Following Trans Athlete Court Cases
Our goal is to provide level-headed, proactive commentary and resources so that we can engage in public conversation from a place that’s well-informed of the nuances of the topic and affirming of our trans siblings.
Americans Split on Role of Religion in Public Schools
As Texas faith leaders oppose SB 11’s prayer mandate in public schools, a YouGov poll highlights sharp partisan divides over religion in education.
Minneapolis Faith Leaders Call for Peace, Urge ICE to Leave Minnesota
On Thursday, Minnesota faith leaders from various traditions gathered at the site where an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good on the streets of Minneapolis, amid a surge of ICE raids.
Two Stories to Watch in 2026
The new year will likely continue a lot more of the same stories from 2025, combined with many surprises.
Good Faith Media Launches New Bible Studies Podcast to Accompany Revamped Curriculum
Good Faith Media launches the Good Faith Bible Studies podcast, a new conversational resource designed to accompany its Bible study curriculum and support small groups and individuals.
Shooting at Sydney Hanukkah Event Kills at Least 11 Amid Rising Antisemitic Violence
At least 11 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, Australia, an attack that comes amid rising antisemitic violence in the country and worldwide.
Gallup: Support for Affordable Care Act Nears Record Highs as Subsidy Deadline Looms
A new Gallup poll shows approval for the Affordable Care Act nearing record highs as Congress considers whether to extend ACA subsidies passed during the pandemic.
Faith Leaders Demand Release of LGBTQ Asylum Seeker Detained at Green Card Interview
Faith leaders in New York are calling for the release of an LGBTQ+ asylum seeker detained by ICE during a marriage-based green card interview.
Faithful Pride Initiative Expands Its Work With New Resource for Churches Welcoming Queer Clergy
Faithful Pride Initiative announces a $20,000 grant to create a new multimedia resource helping churches support and welcome queer clergy.
Campbell Divinity School to Launch Center for Calling in Ministry With $10 Million Lilly Grant
Campbell University Divinity School in Buies Creek, North Carolina, has announced it will establish the Center for Calling in Ministry.
American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Board of Directors Releases Statement on Immigration Enforcement
Recently, three key leaders representing the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) issued a statement in response to current and ongoing immigration enforcement in American cities, specifically Chicago.
Baylor Study Links Religious Belief, Voting Patterns, and Conspiracy Thinking
The Baylor Religion Survey finds major divides in conspiracy beliefs—from climate denial to “elite trafficking rings”—based on religion and 2024 voting.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Ten Commandments Law in Additional Public Schools
A federal judge has ordered several Texas school districts to remove Ten Commandments posters, ruling the state’s classroom mandate violates First Amendment rights.
Greystone Baptist Church Becomes First Congregation to Earn C3 Certification for Creation Care
Christians Caring for Creation (C3) is pleased to announce that Greystone Baptist Church of Raleigh, North Carolina, has fulfilled the requirements to become a C3 Certified Congregation.
Young Women Drive Surge in Americans Wanting to Leave the U.S.
A new Gallup study shows a record 20% of U.S. adults would permanently leave the country if they could, driven largely by sharp increases among young women.
Pew Study Examines Thoughts About Aging
U.S. adults are optimistic about aging, with most hoping to live into their 80s or beyond.
Invested Faith Announces 17th Class of Fellows Advancing Faith-Rooted Social Innovation
Invested Faith Founder Rev. Dr. Amy K. Butler notes: “In these moments of rampant oppression, economic disparity, uncertainty and instability, faith-rooted social entrepreneurs are stepping up to fill the gaps and to help our neighbors.”
Baylor Unveils Memorial to Enslaved Persons
Baylor University’s new Memorial to Enslaved Persons acknowledges the lives of those enslaved by its founders, offering a sacred space for reflection.
Faithful Pride Initiative Unveils Logo
The Faithful Pride Initiative at Good Faith Media reveals a Celtic-inspired logo representing peace and wholeness for queer people of faith.
Gallup Study Finds That Public Favors Prevention Over Punishment
A new Gallup poll finds that 67% of Americans prefer addressing the root causes of crime rather than expanding law enforcement, revealing deep partisan divides and changing views on juvenile justice.
Maston Foundation Accepting Applications for Doctoral Ethics Scholarships
The T.B. Maston Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026–27 $5,000 doctoral scholarship in Christian ethics, continuing its mission to promote ethical leadership and Christlike living among Baptists.
Democrats Regain Edge on Prosperity Potential for First Time Since 2020
A new Gallup poll finds Americans now view Democrats as more likely than Republicans to keep the country prosperous, 47% to 43%, marking the first Democratic advantage on the issue in five years.
Christians Caring for Creation Names DaySpring Baptist Church its 2025 C3 Church of the Year
Christians Caring for Creation has named Dayspring Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, as its 2025 Church of the Year.
Faith Leaders Condemn Administration Efforts to Abandon Historic U.S. Refugee Program
Fellow Covenant Members of Church World Service condemn the Trump Administration’s recent decision to abandon refugee program.
Jewish and Christian Panelists Urge Against False Hope in the Middle East at Faith Commons Event
At a Faith Commons event in Dallas, Jewish and Christian leaders from Jerusalem warned that lasting Middle East peace requires confronting power imbalances and collective trauma before seeking solutions.
Faith Leaders Lean Into Nonviolence Ahead of ‘No Kings’ Protests
Pro-democracy leaders met virtually Tuesday, Oct. 14, to discuss the role of faith communities in protest movements ahead of this Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings Day” demonstrations.