The nationwide lockdowns may lead to a bigger shift in the way American families do school. A new RealClear Opinion Research poll of 2,122 registered voters reveals a big increase in parents who might keep homeschooling their children after the pandemic ends, and many more support having educational choices.

The Association of Christian Schools International is pleased to announce the release of data from a nationwide survey of Christian schools’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 800 Christian schools representing diverse geographic locations and school sizes responded to the survey, which was conducted in late April.

Cleveland, TN–Lee University president Dr. Paul Conn issued a statement today emphasizing the school’s commitment to a full schedule of in-person classes and activities in the fall semester, beginning August 19. “We realize the course of this pandemic is fluid, and safety will be our highest priority, but we are optimistically preparing to do everything possible to welcome students in person for the fall semester.”

Apologist Ravi Zacharias died this morning at his home in Atlanta, following a brief battle with sarcoma. He was 74.

The National Organization of Church Security & Safety Management (NOCSSM™) will present its 16th Annual National Church Security Conference to be held at Grace Church in Frisco, Texas on August 7th-8th, 2020.

Cleveland, TN–Operation Compassion recently partnered with Transition House, a ministry to unwed mothers to bridge the gap between crisis assistance during pregnancy and becoming an established and self-sufficient young family.

Contemporary Christian music radio giant Educational Media Foundation (EMF) – parent of K-LOVE, Air1 and WTA MEDIA – is launching the AccessMore podcast platform today that will stream a steadily growing library of faith-based podcasts.

The leadership team behind the global prayer initiative “Unite714” has announced a worldwide online prayer event as well as a television special featuring an international lineup of Christian leaders. The purpose of both events is to encourage believers around the globe to unite in prayer for the eradication of COVID-19 and a spiritual awakening around the world. Unite714 is based on the Scripture from 2 Chronicles 7:14 that God will intervene in this challenging crisis:

A Church of God pastor from Mississippi will be performing in the nationally-televised finale of the hit talent search, “The Voice,” slated for this coming Monday, May 18 on NBC television.