The following is excerpted from the December NAE Update.
Most Unmarried Evangelical Millennials Have Never Had Sex
The NAE commissioned a poll on what evangelicals ages 18-29 think and practice regarding sex and unexpected pregnancies. There are some surprising (and encouraging) stats. For example, the percentage of unmarried evangelical Millennials who have had sex is much lower (44 percent) than previously thought (80 percent). The poll’s findings will be released in five stages. (read more)
National Marriage Week
Plan now for National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) by launching a marriage class or event during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. A free tool kit (event ideas, curricula, press release, advertisements, etc.) can help you plan a meaningful event in your area, and you can join a conference call on Dec. 4 with NAE President Leith Anderson to find out more. (learn more)
Immigration Reform in 92 Days
A group of evangelical leaders sent letters to President Obama and the House and Senate leadership seeking action on immigration policy within the first 92 days of President Obama’s second term. (read more)
Helping Families Stay in Touch with their Loved Ones Behind Bars
When prisoners are incarcerated far from home, telephone calls are often the best way for family members to keep in touch. Prisoners who maintain relationships with their family while in prison are more likely to be rehabilitated when they are released. But phone rates for calls from prisons in some states are exorbitant – as much as $17 for a 15-minute call. The NAE has called for the Federal Communications Commission to cap rates at a reasonable level. (read more)
