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.
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Small Madrid church stays vibrant during lockdown | Baptist Press
IMB worker Jan Johnsonius describes the way one small church plant in Madrid is living out their faith in trying times.
FIRST-PERSON: Thank God for the telephone | Baptist Press
"The phone is a gift from God -- the perfect tool for the pastor" during the pandemic crisis, says Hance Dilbeck. He offers step-by-step suggestions for pastors calling their members.
Hobby Lobby remains open: 'God is in control'
Christian-owned Hobby Lobby, one of the largest arts-and-crafts retailers, says it’s taking all measures to help minimize risks of shopping during the coronavirus pandemic and trusting in God.
Drive-in worship services lead to new opportunities | Baptist Press
Facing a new challenge to gathered worship, Southern Baptist churches got creative yesterday (March 22). One young couple in Arkansas is heaven-bound thanks to that creativity.
LifeWay offers churches free digital giving plan, curriculum, low-cost books, discussion guides | Baptist Press
As churches suspend meeting in person, LifeWay is opening its digital giving platform for free and offering low-cost books and discussion guides for scattered congregations.
FIRST-PERSON: 5 practical ways you can impact your community in the midst of COVID-19 | Baptist Press
As committed Christ followers, we can use our influence to make a positive impact on the Kingdom during this crisis, says Sandy Wisdom-Martin. She offers five practical ways for Christians to respond.
Kids' discipleship resources during school closures | Baptist Press
With schools closing around the country, Krista Peterson, the Baptist Convention of New Mexico's associate director of children's leadership development, has created a list of ideas for home discipleship.
A letter to Southern Baptists | Baptist Press
Ronnie Floyd tells how Southern Baptists are responding to the emerging needs of people in their respective communities. "We are giving ourselves to assisting our churches ... and doing our work in a more focused way than ever before."
FIRST-PERSON: How to preach to an empty room | Baptist Press
Pastor and preaching professor Stephen Rummage gives tips for preaching to an online congregation. "Your people are not expecting perfection," he says. "They do want to hear from and see their pastor and receive God's Word from you."
