NAE Poll Suggests Need For More Practical Conversation on Abortion
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 25, 2010 – Polling information released today ...More >>
August 19
NAE Generation Forum Announces Advisory Team
The NAE Generation Forum today announced the members of its Advisory Team.
“The NAE Generation Forum is privileged to receive the input...More >>
Polling Research
NAE Polling Suggests Need For More Practical Conversation about Abortion
The NAE partnered with Gallup, Inc. to poll evangelicals on their views about abortion, sex, and other related issues. Nearly 9 out of every 10 evangelicals believe abortion is a serious problem in our country and that it should be an important priority for our nation to work together to reduce the number of abortions. Significant majorities of the respondents indicated support for a wide range of possible methods for decreasing the abortion rate – from parental consent and waiting periods before abortions to efforts at making adoption, pre- and post-natal care, and contraceptive services more accessible.
View the full polling results here . View relevant NAE Generation Forum press releases here and here .
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Respecting Sex and Reducing Abortions Forums
The Generation Forum holds local discussions titled "Respecting Sex and Reducing Abortions—What Can Churches Really Do?" to discuss how evangelical churches can practically bring down the number of abortions in their congregations and communities and foster an environment where sex is respected and life is cherished. Listen to the distinguished speakers and panelists talk about this important issue.
March 12, 2010, Springfield, Mo.
Keynote Speaker: Dennis Hollinger, President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Panel: Cindi Boston, Executive Director of Springfield Pregnancy Care Center; Dennis Hollinger, President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Joe Fuiten Senior Pastor of Cedar Park Church (Bothell, WA); Melody Palm, Director of Counseling & Psychology Department at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
May 20, 2010, Wheaton, Ill.
Keynote Speaker: Stanton Jones, Provost of Wheaton College
Panel: Nathan Hancock, former Chair of CareNet DuPage Pregnancy Center; Stanton Jones, Provost of Wheaton College; Kathy Khang, Multiethnic Director of the Great Lakes West Region InterVarsity; Jenell Paris, Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at Messiah College
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June 4, 2010, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Keynote Speaker: David Clark, Provost of Bethel College
Panel: Jackie Bode, Winona State University Chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship; David Clark, Provost of Bethel College; Tammy Kocher, Executive Director of New Life Family Services; Jill Fox, "The Gathering" Pastor at Wooddale Church; Mark Laaser, Co-Founder of Faithful & True Ministries
Theology of Sex
Honoring God's Good Gift
“Sex” is a word often heard on the airwaves, in advertisements and in society at large. However, is it a word heard much in our churches?
Sex, that most intimate of human actions, is one of the most difficult and sensitive subjects to discuss. Many evangelicals, particularly those serving in pastoral roles, struggle with how to address the topic of human sexuality and the many real-life situations connected to the subject.
To provide some assistance, the NAE recently published a Bible-based “Theology of Sex.” The “Theology of Sex” is a brief booklet, but its content is robust. The NAE carefully organized a strong drafting team of distinguished evangelical scholars from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Bethel University, Calvin College, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, George Fox University, Wheaton College and the NAE Board of Directors.
The end product is a positive and powerful examination of God’s good gift of sex for us and how we can appropriately honor that gift. Ultimately, we hope this resource will aid Christians in properly understanding and cherishing human sexuality, building strong families, respecting human dignity and celebrating the precious gift of life.
