Rededicating to the Wrong Example
This issue of A Public Witness unpacks why the upcoming ‘Rededicate 250’ gathering was planned for May 17 and the Christian Nationalist fight to remake the past and present.
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Surgeon General, Disaster Experts Advise Church Leaders in COVID-19 Online Summit
The nation’s top doctor urged faith leaders to follow federal guidelines and partner with local health officials as they learn new ways to lead congregants coping with the coronavirus pandemic in a two-day summit releasing videos on topics ranging from advocacy for the vulnerable to crisis communications.
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Q&A: How churches, pastors are eligible for relief in stimulus package | Baptist Press
The COVID-19 Pandemic Phase III Stimulus Package signed into law today (March 27) by President Trump will provide potential relief for churches and pastors.
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FROM THE STATES: Illinois Baptists, Georgia congregation help struggling churches | Baptist Press
Illinois Baptist State Association to help churches during pandemic; Georgia church commits $1,000/week for struggling churches.
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IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30; personnel ‘shelter in place’ | Baptist Press
International Mission Board senior leaders have directed IMB missionary personnel around the world to postpone hosting any ministry volunteer groups through June 30, leaders announced Wednesday (March 25). The directive will be reassessed May 1.
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In Calls With Faith Leaders, White House Focuses on Virus as Well as Election
The White House held calls with religious leaders last week to encourage their support of its guidelines for addressing the coronavirus, gathering more than a thousand people on three phone calls. When Trump briefly took part in the Friday call, he addressed the pending election as well as the pandemic.
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FROM THE STATES: Louisiana Baptist donate respirators; Texas church provides groceries | Baptist Press
Louisiana Baptists donate respirators that had been stockpiled since Hurricane Katrina; Texas church ramps up grocery ministry to help feed 200 families.
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FIRST-PERSON: Responding to the COVID-19 crisis with grace | Baptist Press
The way Christians handle the stressors of an international crisis can be a testimony of God's grace, Lynn Pryor says. "We can shine the light of Christ when we patiently wait our turn or face the many inconveniences with grace and self-control."
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Memento mori in a time of pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to spread, many people find themselves confronted with their mortality for the first time. One religious sister, who has created a ministry helping Catholics find hope in their faith when faced with the reality of death, says they need help.
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Why canceling the 2020 SBC Annual Meeting is putting ‘Gospel Above All’ | Baptist Press
Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear offers the rationale for the decision to cancel this year's SBC annual meeting as well as encouragement and ideas for churches as they minister during the COVID-19 crisis.
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2020 SBC Annual Meeting canceled | Baptist Press
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years.
