VITALS
Religion in New Mexico
Though 42% of the residents of New Mexico are practicing Protestants the overall majority of those in the state identify themselves with other religious practices or no religion at all. Some 26% are Catholic, 22% are unaffiliated with any religion, and 10% practice a number of other religions including Mormonism, Judaism and Islam. Pray for missionary Derek Osburn as he serves amidst this diverse religious landscape to reach the people of New Mexico for Christ. Read more about him on page 32.
Source: USA Today and Pew Research
Send North America :Cleveland
Within the city limits of Cleveland, there are eight Southern Baptist churches. Only three of those churches have been around longer than five years. Consider being a part of Send North America efforts in Cleveland to help church planters reach this city in need. Visit
namb.net/cleveland for more information.
Source: Cleveland Hope
Closing the Gap
The generation gap may not be as wide as once thought between millenials (18-30) and the so-called silent generation (65 and older). When asked what is the most important issue facing America now, the overwhelming majority on both sides (69% of millenials and 52% of the silent generation) said employment. Close behind for both groups were concerns over the country’s deficit (41% of millenials and 39% of the silent generation) and health care (43% and 38%).
Source: TIME Magazine, November 14, 2011
Canada’s changing landscape
Diversity is on the rise and Christianity on the decline in much of Canada, but especially in Toronto. Sixty-five percent of all newcomers to Canada choose to settle in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver, and by 2031 63% of people in Toronto will have been born outside of Canada. Not only will this serve to maintain Toronto’s status as Canada’s most diverse city, but it will shift the balance among religious groups. By 2031 Toronto will experience a significant drop in Christian religious denominations from 61% in 2006 down to 49% by 2031.
Sources: Statistics Canada and Outreach Canada
No More Baby Boom
An estimated 4 million babies were born in the United States in 2010. Though this seems like a large number, it is actually the lowest birth rate in the nation since 1999. Researchers point to the troubled economy as the primary reason for this drop in birth rate as people simply cannot afford to provide for larger families.
Source: TIME Magazine, December 5, 2011
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