Trinity will continue to hold classes at its Bannockburn, Illinois, campus north of Chicago during the 2025-2026 academic year but will move to the campus of Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, in 2026. Current faculty will get a contract for the coming year but it’s unclear how many will move to Canada in the future. (Smietana, Religion News Service)
Read MoreThe study, based on 5,000 men, found that those who sexually offended against children were more likely to use dating apps. The researchers said that adult dating apps provided fewer safeguards against sexual exploitation than other platforms. (Hymas, The Telegraph)
Read MoreIn the Lower Manhattan neighborhood of TriBeCa, known for its liberal politics and sky-high rents, a new retailer, known for its conservative Christian convictions, rock-bottom prices and steadfast customers in rural America, is moving in. Now the question is, can this retailer, Hobby Lobby, make it in Manhattan? (Margolies, The New York Times)
Read MoreGeneration Z is leading a turnaround in the popularity of Christianity and a rise in church attendance in England and Wales, according to research published today. A survey by the Bible Society and YouGov finds those aged 18-34, which includes Gen Z and Millennials, are newly drawn to Christian beliefs, with renewed interest not only in being part of a church but also in prayer, reading the Bible and social activism based on faith. (Pepinster, Religion Media Centre)
Read MoreAt a time when organized religion in America faces scrutiny and skepticism, a new Barna study as part of the State of the Church 2025 initiative shows a groundswell of commitment to Jesus over the last four years. (Barnai)
Read MoreHealth care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling, a new study suggests, an important finding as the U.S. confronts it 11th leading cause of death. (Johnson, AP News)
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