(RNS) Donald Trump’s support has plummeted in the past week — but white evangelicals are sticking with him.

The storm has passed but the destructive results are still being realized from Hurricane Matthew, which left five U.S. states devastated and the country of Haiti crippled. Some are saying the destruction rivals that of Hurricane Katrina but in many ways, it is worse. Bodies are still being found and the water in North Carolina is still rising.

Someone asked me recently what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for the heart. I want a heart that honors Christ more than self, one that desires to grow and learn, and one which is willing to sacrifice personal privilege for the benevolent purpose of others.

With Christmas and New Year’s Day both falling on a Sunday this year, churches are anticipating big challenges: will fewer volunteers be available? how to maximize attendance possibilities? how best to do outreach? how to manage year-end giving in light of two holiday weekends?

The November/December 2016 issue of the bimonthly review Books & Culture will be its last after a run of 128 issues over 21 years. Earlier this month, the ministry of Christianity Today made the difficult decision to end the beloved publication.

Cleveland, TN–Church of God General Overseer Timothy M. Hill offered the following comments on the political process in the United States:

WORCESTER, Mass. — On February 17-18, 2017, Vision New England will host the second annual GO Conference to inspire, encourage and unite Christians and strengthen churches across the six-state region. The conference will be held at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street in downtown Worcester. The theme will be Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly and Make Disciples, based on Micah 6:8.

On Thursday, October 13th, Home To Enhance African Life (HEAL) will host its 3rd Annual Benefit at Room 43 in Bronzeville from 6-10pm. The event will pay tribute to Rev. Sr. Calista Utazi of the Messengers of Justice Congregation (MOJ), who died at age 39 in southeastern Nigeria due to lack of available medical care for her heart condition.

Malteser International Americas, a Miami-based global humanitarian relief agency, today announced further relief measures for children and families in Haiti who are suffering from the devastating flooding of Hurricane Matthew.