The importance of rural ministry during COVID-19
Life in a small-town church is often very different than many of us realize. It is important to remember the small, rural church during a time of pandemic and crisis.
SBC leaders take issue with de Blasio’s threat
Southern Baptist leaders have called for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to change his handling of religious groups after his second set of threatening comments in barely a month during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
LifeWay to discontinue World Changers projects amid COVID-19
LifeWay Christian Resources is canceling World Changers mission projects for summer 2020 and closing all future operations due to declining numbers and the inability to host projects this summer because of COVID-19.
Pastors’ Roundtables: Practical Considerations for Reopening Churches
What do you need to be thinking about before you reopen your church? We’ll discuss best practices & ideas for social distancing, PPE, size limitations, ministry to children, & more. Sign up today! • Philadelphia region, Tuesday, May 5, 2pm…
BRN/ADF Webinar: Serving Churches During COVID-19
Alliance Defending Freedom, the world’s largest religious liberty legal organization, will share what they’re seeing in regards to government overreach during this season, how to navigate these times, and the available resources they have for BRN churches. A time for…
A Shout-Out to Pastors—Also Essential Employees
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth gives a shout-out to pastors, whom he calls "essential." Noting pastors have worked tirelessly to minister to their churches and their communities , during the COVID-19 pandemic, Whitworth urges his listeners to do something special to love and encourage them.
Congress adds funding to Paycheck Protection Program, other relief efforts
The initial wave of the Paycheck Protection Program provided $349 billion for loans; however, that initial funding was exhausted within only two weeks. The new legislation signed on April 24 adds an additional $310 billion to the program and is also expected to go quickly.
COVID-19 puts ‘true value of the Cooperative Program on full display’
Noting cooperation is a trademark of Southern Baptists and that we're seeing it lived out at this time, BRN Executive Director Barry Whitworth celebrates the nearly 100,000 meals being delivered to 40 of our BRN churches to distribute to people in their communities.
LifeWay offers VBS options for churches and families during pandemic
LifeWay is rolling out four VBS options to help churches to effectively -- and safely -- reach their communities this year.
Questions to ask your online viewers
Many churches, now broadcasting online, have viewers they don't even know. BRN's David Ludwig shares some ways to engage with these online participants.