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New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World Can Make an Impact

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the third volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The third volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Can Make an Impact," explores how teens weigh global concerns and their motivation to address injustice (that is, unfair or undeserved treatment of others). The study also assesses how teens' connection to Jesus and the Bible relates to their desire to make a positive impact in the world.

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  • The third volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Can Make an Impact," explores how teens weigh global concerns and their motivation to address injustice (that is, unfair or undeserved treatment of others).
  • The study also assesses how teens' connection to Jesus and the Bible relates to their desire to make a positive impact in the world.
  • The survey was sent to a cross section of teens, nationally representative of each country, regardless of their faith background or leaning.
  • "It is encouraging that the majority of global teens is motivated to address injustice in the world and believes that their generation can make a positive impact," said David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group.

New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World View the Bible

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the second volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The second volume, titled "How Teens Around the World View the Bible," reveals teens' opinions of the Bible and how interested teens are in learning more about the Bible. It explores how this generation engages with and applies scripture to their lives, and how it impacts those who read it.

Key Points: 
  • The second volume, titled "How Teens Around the World View the Bible," reveals teens' opinions of the Bible and how interested teens are in learning more about the Bible.
  • Three-fifths of teens around the world (59%) say there is a Christian Bible in their home.
  • However, 22% of teens who own or read the Bible say they don't fully understand the Bible while reading it.
  • Many Bible-engaged teens have had a parent or guardian (56%) or pastor, priest, or minister (54%) teach them how to read and study the Bible.

New Global Study Reveals How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barna Group has released the first volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The first volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus," explores teens' perceptions of and affections for Jesus.

Key Points: 
  • The first volume, titled "How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus," explores teens' perceptions of and affections for Jesus.
  • "This study is intended to help us listen to teens today,"said David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group.
  • Nearly half of teens overall (47%) believe Jesus was crucified, while one-third of all teens (33%) says Jesus rose again.
  • Overall, two-fifths of global teens (38%) are very motivated to continue learning about Jesus, and another one-fifth (21%) are somewhat motivated to do so.

NAE Announces 4th Bless Your Pastor Campaign and Western U.S. Tour to Encourage Pastors

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) created the Bless Your Pastor campaign to help churches encourage their pastors.

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  • The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) created the Bless Your Pastor campaign to help churches encourage their pastors.
  • Many also face financial stress and challenges," said Brian Kluth, national spokesperson for NAE Financial Health and Bless Your Pastor.
  • The Bless Your Pastor program encourages, equips and empowers Christians and churches to prepare for October Pastor Appreciation Month.
  • In addition, Kluth will travel to 50+ western U.S. cities on the Bless Your Pastor Tour to encourage pastors and church staff.

R.H. Boyd to host The Vision Conference™- Empowering Forward-thinking Leaders for Today and Tomorrow

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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R.H. Boyd, in partnership with Northern Theological Seminary, is excited offer an enhanced benefit with registration.

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  • R.H. Boyd, in partnership with Northern Theological Seminary, is excited offer an enhanced benefit with registration.
  • In partnership with Barna Group, RHB will host the Faith Leaders Luncheon for a panel discussing Barna's "Trends in the Black Church" study.
  • Esteemed panelists to include Dr. LaDonna Boyd, Pastor Breonus Mitchell, Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, Rev.
  • (In-person and virtual/live stream access available)
    To register for the Vision Conference or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visitvisionconference.org.

Minno Expands Slate, Rolling Out More Originals To Meet Audience Demand

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minno, a kids' media and tech company, announced today that it will be expanding its slate of original shows to meet audience demand. With the mission to help families experience Jesus every day through media in their homes, each show is developed with world-class creators who are committed to high-quality, faith-filled, and engaging content. 

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minno, a kids' media and tech company, announced today that it will be expanding its slate of original shows to meet audience demand.
  • According to the CDC, the most pivotal years of child development take place between birth and fourteen years.
  • Originals now available on the Minno app:
    Cocoa Talk: featuring Cocoa, an animated cup of hot chocolate, and his sidekick marshmallow sister, Marsha.
  • Minno Kids Publishing offers the fastest-selling, Christian Book Award-winning children's Bible, the Minno Laugh & Grow Bible.

FRC Launches New Center for Biblical Worldview, Welcomes George Barna and Owen Strachan as Senior Fellows

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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The Center for Biblical Worldview is an exciting new ministry of Family Research Council whose mission will to be to help Christians develop and live by a biblical worldview.

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  • The Center for Biblical Worldview is an exciting new ministry of Family Research Council whose mission will to be to help Christians develop and live by a biblical worldview.
  • The CBW also welcomes two Senior Fellows, Dr. George Barna and Dr. Owen Strachan.
  • His recent work shows that only a small percentage of self-identified Christians actually hold and live according to a biblical worldview.
  • Along with the launch of the Center for Biblical Worldview, FRC has released a new, national survey regarding the state of worldview in America.