Tara Mergener

1 week ago | readlion.com | Dan Hart |Carrie Sheffield |Tara Mergener |Jillian Schneider

(The Washington Stand) – A spiritual awakening is stirring among young people in the West, according to a steady stream of survey data. In February, the Pew Research Center released a report showing that the decade-long decline in Americans identifying as Christian has leveled off. But new studies show that the downward trend is now in full reverse, with the engine driving the change occurring among Generation Z and millennials.

Jan 15, 2025 | readlion.com | Ben Johnson |Tara Mergener |Jillian Schneider |John Ransom

(The Daily Signal) – The more often Americans attend virtually any Christian denomination, as well as Jewish services, the more likely they are to adopt conservative political views, according to a recent statistical analysis. “The more Democrats go to church, the more they look like Republicans,” states the study.

Dec 6, 2024 | readlion.com | Adam Wittenberg |Josh Mann |Tara Mergener |Christian schools

What happens when 55 pastors, educators and entrepreneurs come together for two days to share their plans and dreams? A heavy dose of strength, inspiration and creativity is released. That’s what happened at the first Reclaiming Education National Conference, which was hosted by the Herzog Foundation in Kansas City and co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Family Institute.

Dec 4, 2024 | readlion.com | Jaryn Crouson |Tara Mergener |Shanxi Omoniyi |Jillian Schneider

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – More Americans are leaning into their Christian faith in what some religious leaders and scholars are calling a “fourth Great Awakening.”Bible sales in the United States have skyrocketed in 2024, religious colleges are seeing enrollment boosts despite overall declines in higher education attendance and several states are pushing for Bible-based curriculum in public schools. Some Bible scholars believe this may mark a significant cultural shift.

May 21, 2024 | charismanews.com | Tara Mergener

Evangelist Billy Graham now stands immortalized in the U.S. Capitol. After nearly a decade of persistent efforts by North Carolina lawmakers, Graham’s statue finds its place, reflecting his profound impact on American society. Crafted by a North Carolina artist, the statue captures Graham in a moment of reflection, cradling an open Bible—a symbol synonymous with his unwavering commitment to sharing the Gospel.