Obesity Responsible for 4 Million Global Deaths Annually
Nearly half of the world (44%) is now considered obese or overweight, and 4 million deaths each year are attributed to obesity, according to a World Bank report published Feb. 6.
Repairing the Broken Relationship: Opportunities to Share Jesus in Japan
If you share the Gospel with a Japanese person, there is a 99 percent chance this would be the first time they've ever heard the message. With that statistic, Japanese people can be classified as an unreached people group as the 2020 Summer Olympics approach.
Is the Rise of the Nones Slowing? Scholars Say Maybe
For the past 25 years, the number of Americans claiming no religion has steadily ballooned as more and more people quit church, synagogue or mosque and openly acknowledged being a “none.” But that growth may be leveling off.
Less Than 5% of Refugee Resettlement Needs Met in 2019
Only 63,696 of the 1.4 million refugees considered top priorities for resettlement received resettlement in 2019, according to a fact sheet published by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Feb. 5.
Hardin-Simmons Trustees Vote to Close Logsdon Seminary
ABILENE, Texas — Hardin-Simmons University’s board of trustees voted to close Logsdon Seminary. President Eric Bruntmyer announced the board’s action in a letter released about 9 p.m. on Feb. 7. (UPDATED)
What’s on Pastors’ Minds? It’s Not Religious Liberty: New Study
(RNS) — What's on pastors' minds? It may not be what you think, according to a report released last week by Barna Group.
Good Faith Media Formed by EthicsDaily, Nurturing Faith
A new, expansive faith-based media company will emerge in June 2020, combining the resources of two independent, national non-profit organizations.
Sports Betting Bill Stumbles From Starting Gate in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — In a state where betting on the Kentucky Derby is seen as a rite of passage, efforts to legalize wagering on other sports have barely gotten out of the starting gate.
Franklin Graham Vows UK Tour Will Go On, After All Planned Venues Back Out
(RNS) — Franklin Graham said he will seek out alternative venues for a United Kingdom tour this spring after all eight venues reneged on plans to host the evangelist, saying his views on homosexuality are incompatible with the values of the British people.
Romney Cites Faith as Inspiring His Vote to Convict Trump
(RNS) — Utah senator and Republican Mitt Romney has declared his intention to vote to convict President Donald Trump of abuse of power, explaining he is compelled to do so in part by his faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of