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Invested Faith Awards 15th Class of Fellows
Invested Faith, a fund for faith-rooted social innovators, has named its 15th class of fellows.
Christians Caring for Creation, Baptist Creation Care Initiative Join Forces
Two Christian organizations devoted to creation care have announced a strategic partnership.
U.S. Interest in Higher Education Remains Strong
Results from the Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2025 State of Higher Education Study found that despite rapid changes in the state of higher education, U.S. adult interest in obtaining a certificate or degree remains strong.
SCOTUS Upholds Oklahoma Court Ruling on Religious Charter Schools
On May 22, in a 4-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld an Oklahoma decision on taxpayer funded religious religious schools.
Pew Study Finds Religious Affiliation Only a Small Factor in Beliefs about Astrology
A new Pew Research Center study looks at the rate of Americans who believe in astrology, finding only a slight difference between Christians and the religiously unaffiliated.
Grace from the Rubble: Jeane Bishop Tells Stories of Loss and Reconciliation
Jeanne Bishop recently joined Jonathan Platt of the Baylor Line to tell stories about loss and reconciliation.
The Festival of Homiletics Believes Preaching Can Heal the Divide
“Preaching to Heal the Divide” was this year’s theme for the Festival of Homiletics. “This theme emerged from listening deeply to preacher’s experiences over the past year,” Karoline Lewis, the Program Director at the Festival of Homiletics, said.
Five Years After the Murder of George Floyd, New Survey Measures Views on Race, Policing and Black Lives Matter
Five years after the brutal murder of George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, by Derek Chauvin, a European American police officer in Minneapolis, a new Pew Research Center survey measures the American public’s opinion on race, policing and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Most Americans Have a Higher Benchmark for Regular Churchgoers Than Pastors, New Survey Says
Church attendance might not be a priority for most Americans, but their standard is high when considering someone a regular churchgoer. Their benchmark is higher than pastors, according to a recent Lifeway Research survey.
Gordon College Sets Its Sights on Leaders ‘Beyond the Pulpit’
Gordon College is setting its sights on leaders beyond the pulpit. Reimagining theological education, the liberal arts Christian institution’s School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies recently announced a new program: a Master of Arts in Theology for Community Transformation and a certificate in Scripture, Theology, and Transformation to persons of all professions.
Nevertheless, She Preached Announces “Rest & Reimagine” Cohorts and Retreat
Nevertheless, She Preached (NSP) has announced a series of cohorts for ministers. The offerings are designed to help participants reimagine “ministry, church, and preaching through rest, communal care, and innovative collaborative learning,” according to NSP.
Vatican Dispatch | Pope Leo XIV: Preliminary Answers to Pre-Conclave Questions
My last contribution to Good Faith Media before the conclave opened on Wednesday addressed the question, “Who Might Become Pope?” We now have the answer to that question.
Vatican Dispatch | White Smoke! Cardinals Select North American Pope
Editor's Note: The following are live updates from Dr. Steve Harmon who is reporting on the papal conclave from the Vatican for Good Faith Media. At 6:08 p.m. in Rome (11:08 a.m. CST) today (Thursday, May 8), I was sitting in the Holy See Press Office briefing room...
Dispatch from the Vatican | Conclave Day One, and a Visit with Ecumenical Friends
Reporting from the Vatican, Steve Harmon reports on the first day of the papal conclave.
The Majority of American Catholics Want a ‘More Inclusive’ Church, New Survey Finds
When asked if the Catholic Church should “stick to its traditional teachings, even if it means the church gets smaller” or “be more inclusive, even if it means changing some of its teachings,” a majority of U.S. Catholics polled chose the latter (60% vs. 37%), according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Most ‘White’ Evangelicals Support the Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI, Pro- Federal Cuts and Tariffs Agenda, Study Shows
Most “White” evangelicals remain committed to President Donald Trump and his administration, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. They overwhelmingly support his anti-DEI (75%) but pro- federal government cuts (75%) and tariffs agenda (67%).
Dispatch from the Vatican | Conclave Process, Issues and Questions
Monday was my first full day in Rome, where I am covering the papal conclave that convenes this Wednesday afternoon. It began with the requisite caffeinated fuel for the day from the best place in Rome to get it: Sant’ Eustachio Il Caffè. In God’s providence, this is...
Some Call it Treason; I Call it Saving My Soul
The greatest act of patriotism is holding the state accountable to the rhetoric of freedom and democracy it expounds.
Dispatch from the Vatican | Steve Harmon Arrives in Rome for Papal Conclave
Steve Harmon has arrived in Rome to cover the papal conclave for Good Faith Media. He shares some preliminary thoughts before the week begins.
Trump Establishes Religious Liberty Commission, Some Advocates Express Skepticism
On Thursday, President Trump filed an executive order establishing the “Religious Liberty Commission,” designed to address what the administration claims are threats to “America’s unique and beautiful tradition of religious liberty.”
Good Faith Media, Steve Harmon to Provide Papal Conclave Coverage from the Vatican
The papal conclave tasked with selecting a new pope will begin next week, and Good Faith Media (GFM) will be on the ground in the Vatican to provide up-to-date news and analysis. GFM is partnering with Dr. Steve Harmon, professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb...
Maston Foundation Awards Graduate Scholarships to Anderson and Whitaker
Two doctoral students researching how to apply Christian ethics to congregational life have been awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year by the T.B. Maston Foundation.
Pew Study Finds Declining U.S. Attitudes Toward Israel
A new Pew Research Center survey finds unfavorable attitudes toward Israel have risen more than 10% among Americans since the beginning of the war sparked by the October 7, 2023, attacks from Hamas.
Free Mom Hugs Conference Dismantles Harmful Theology
Last weekend in Grapevine, Texas, Free Mom Hugs held its second “Love Revolution” national conference, which inspired and educated around 250 attendees on becoming better allies to the queer community.
Post-Pandemic Church Growth and Decline ‘Almost Evenly Split,” New Report Says
A new Exponential study conducted by Lifeway reports that church growth and decline after the pandemic are “almost evenly split.”
March Harvard Harris Poll Shows Slight Decline in Support for Trump
According to the March Harvard-Harris poll, President Trump’s approval rating for all key issues in the 2024 election has fallen slightly. The survey was administered between March 26 and 27, a week before Trump’s announced tariffs prompted world markets to freefall.
Chet Edwards, Jackie Baugh Moore Among Baylor Line Hall of Fame Honorees
The Baylor Line Foundation recently awarded its 2025 Hall of Fame honorees at a luncheon held at the Baylor Club in Waco, Texas. The event recognized the contributions of distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni and retired faculty.
Global Departure from the Religion of One’s Youth, New Study Finds
A new Pew Research Center report finds that across numerous nations, one-fifth of adults surveyed have left the religion of their youth. Both Christianity and Buddhism shared the largest losses due to “religious switching.”
High Percentage of U.S. Adults Closely Following Trump News
For those following the Trump administration closely, two-thirds (66%) say they are doing so because they are concerned about what the administration is doing. This is true for 88% of Democrats and 45% of Republicans.
Good Faith Media Announces New Contributing Correspondents
We are thrilled to announce the addition of three new contributing correspondents to the Good Faith Media cadre of writers. These thought leaders bring new voices to the table and will invigorate our efforts to tell faith stories that amplify freedom, inclusivity and justice.