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U.S. Majority Sees Worshipping Apart from Church as Valid Option
Most U.S. adults affirm worshipping alone as an alternative to corporate gatherings. This was one of the findings from a new LifeWay Research report, which asked questions about theological and social issues.
U.S. Majority Says Health Care Managed Poorly
Most U.S. adults say health care in general in the U.S. is handled poorly, according to a new AP-NORC report. Many want to see a more significant role for the federal government, including expanding Medicare and Medicaid.
Lake Institute Resource Helps Congregations Navigate ‘Shifting Ground’
A new resource from the Lake Institute for Faith and Giving aims to help faith leaders navigate the challenges of a changing landscape. It is designed to be used by individuals or small groups of leaders.
Christian Affiliation Mostly Stable, ‘Nones’ Increase in 2022
A majority of U.S. adults continue to identify as Christian, while the number of religiously unaffiliated and other faith traditions continues to increase, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
U.S. Views Trend Negative for Three Major Religious Groups
The views of U.S. adults toward the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormon Church) trend negative and unfavorable, according to a new YouGov report.
People of Good Faith: Christine Young
Christine Young is serving as a Good Faith Media Ernest C. Hynds Jr. Intern for the fall 2022 semester. She is a recent graduate of York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Partnership, Cooperation Highlighted at National Baptist Convention of American Annual Session
The National Baptist Convention of America, International met in person at St. Stephen Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and online for its 142nd annual session. Celebrating partnership and cooperation was a central theme running throughout the gathering.
Two New Titles Now Available from Nurturing Faith Books
‘Trusting Grace: The Journey from Fear to Love’ and ‘101 Sparks of Inspiration: Scripture-Based Sermon Starters and Devotions’ are the latest books published by Nurturing Faith Books.
David Emmanuel Goatley Named Sixth President of Fuller Seminary
David Emmanuel Goatley will become the sixth president of Fuller Seminary in January 2023. He will be the first Black president of the seminary, succeeding Mark Labberton who has served as president since 2013.
Less Than Half of U.S. Could Identify as Christian by 2070
The next five decades could see the percentage of U.S. adults who identify as Christian drop below 50%, according to a new Pew Research Center report. The projections are based on current trends and patterns.
One in Five U.S. Christians Give At Least 10% of Income to Church
Around one in five off all U.S. Christians consistently give at least 10% of their income to their church, according to a new Barna Group report. “Practicing Christians” are far more likely than “non-practicing Christians” to do so.
People of Good Faith: Machaela Murrell
Machaela Murrell is from Durham, North Carolina, and a rising junior at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is an Ernest C. Hynds Jr. intern for the fall 2022 semester.
Most U.S. Adults See Gun Violence as Major Problem, Support Multiple Reform Proposals
Gun violence is seen as a major problem by most U.S. adults, according to a recent AP-NORC survey. A majority of respondents also supported several possible reform proposals aimed at reducing gun violence.
Report Finds ‘Unprecedented Levels’ of Anxiety, Depression Among U.S. Children
Children in the U.S. are struggling with mental health, experiencing “unprecedented levels” of anxiety and depression, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Support for Labor Unions in the U.S. Continues to Increase
The number of U.S. adults who approve of labor unions continued to increase in 2022, according to a new Gallup report. Support has increased for the last six years and is at its highest level since 1965.
Second Nurturing Faith Commentary Volume Now Available
‘Nurturing Faith Commentary: Year A, Volume 2’ by Tony W. Cartledge is now available in the Good Faith Media bookstore. This is the second of a planned 12-volume series, with a promotional pricing offer available until the end of 2022.
Reaction and Response: Majority of U.S. Protestant Pastors Say Females Could Be Pastor of Their Church
A majority of U.S. Protestant pastors affirm that women could serve as the senior pastor in their congregation, according to a LifeWay Research report. Significant disparities exist between denominations.
Meet the Fall 2022 Good Faith Media Interns
Machael Murrell and Christine Young are Good Faith Media’s Ernest C. Hynds Jr. Interns for fall 2022. They are the seventh group of interns and will begin their internship on September 1.
U.S. Growing Pessimistic About Addressing Climate Change
A majority of U.S. adults believe climate change is taking place, but fewer say their personal actions can have a positive impact on climate change than did so three years ago, according to a report from AP-NORC.
Few U.S. Adults Say Religion / Faith Became More Important During Pandemic
Personal and public health increased in importance for one-in-four U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center report published Aug. 18. Few said religion / faith had become more important.
Climate Change Is Exacerbating Pathogenic Disease
Pathogenic diseases that impact humans are being exacerbated by climate change, according to research published in mid-August. Of the infectious diseases studied, greenhouse gas emission heightened the negative impacts of more than half.
#PandemicPastoring Report and Webinar Set for Sept. 1
A webinar focused on the short- and long-term impacts of pastoring through a pandemic will take place on Sept. 1. Produced jointly by Three Minute Ministry Mentor and Good Faith Media, 3MMM founder Eileen Campbell-Reed will host the webinar.
People of Good Faith: Preston Clegg
Preston Clegg is pastor of Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Religion, Spirituality Second Most Frequently Read Genre in U.S.
Books on religion and spirituality are the second most frequently read genre among U.S. adults, according to a new YouGov survey. Mystery and crime books are most frequently read.
Both Open- and Close-mindedness Increase in U.S.
The number of U.S. adults who are open to new ideas has increased since 2015, according to a new report from Barna Group published July 20. But so too has those who feel threatened by those who disagree with them.
U.S. Majority Wants Congress to Codify Rights, Protections Established by Prior SCOTUS Rulings
A majority of U.S. adults want to see Congress pass legislation that would codify rights and protections established in five Supreme Court rulings, according to a new YouGov / The Economist survey.
U.S. Millennial Church Attendance Sees Large Increase in 2022
Weekly worship attendance among U.S. Millennials more than doubled from 2021 to 2022, according to a new Barna Group report. The increase was primarily the result of a significant attendance increase among non-white Millennials.
People of Good Faith: Jim Hopkins
Jim Hopkins is senior pastor of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland, California, where he has served since 1989.
U.S. State Department Trafficking Report Notes Positive and Negative Religious Involvement
Faith-based groups are working in cooperation with governments and NGOs to help trafficking victims and raise awareness about human trafficking. However, a State Department report also highlighted instances of complicity with traffickers.
Expansive 12-Volume Resource Will Enrich Bible Teaching, Learning and Preaching
Good Faith Media is rolling out the first volumes in an expansive new resource to provide biblical insights for preaching and teaching. The 12-volume Nurturing Faith Commentary is written by longtime Bible study writer Tony W. Cartledge.