“About 42% of the survey participants believe the Trump administration’s policies have a positive impact on their organization or the work they do—down from 54% in January. About 10% believe the administration policies will have no impact, and 24% think the policies may have a negative impact.” - MinistryWatch
Gallup: Trump Ratings and U.S. Mood Stay Tepid in August
“Trump’s job approval rating is 40% in August. Support for his performance on the economy and foreign policy also flat. Americans remain dour about economy’s health and direction.” - Gallup
The State of the American Middle Class
“Notably, the increase in the share who are upper income was greater than the increase in the share who are lower income. In that sense, these changes are also a sign of economic progress overall.” - Pew
Lifeway Survey: Pastors Report the Economy’s Continued Negative Impact on Churches
Among U.S. Protestant pastors, “50% say the current economy is negatively impacting their churches.” No effect: 40%; positive effect 8%. - Lifeway
COVID-19 reminds us work is not just about money
“People have all sorts of reasons for taking a job and their reasons could be thoroughly cynical and selfish. …But even in a heavily regulated mixed economy like our own, we’re seeing millions of people behaving in ways that can’t be explained by selfishness (not the same thing as self-interest) or greed – the common critiques.” - Acton