Summer Greetings
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth extends summer greetings to the BRN family, urging pastors especially to reach out when they need encouragement.
You are invited to two important events
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth shared about about two upcoming events that are designed to help pastors, personally as church leaders and professionally as a church body. The first event is a set of regional roundtable discussions on the topic, “Understanding Stress Response Cycles and Compassion Fatigue,” led by Safe Place Ministry. The second event is the Spark Conference, a free, one-day, total church equipping online conference, which is hosted by the BRN's new partner, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board on Friday, August 28. To sign up for these two events, simply visit online at brnunited.org/events.
BRN COVID-19 Survey Results
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth shares some of the results of a COVID-19 survey sent to BRN churches in June.
Thank you for answering the BRN post-COVID-19 survey, says Barry Whitworth
Baptist Resource Network Barry Whitworth shares about a recent post-COVID-19 survey sent to pastors, about an emerging partnership with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, and about the need for continued focus on racial unity.
Thank you for answering the BRN post-COVID-19 survey, says Barry Whitworth
Baptist Resource Network Barry Whitworth shares about a recent post-COVID-19 survey sent to pastors, about an emerging partnership with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, and about the need for continued focus on racial unity.
BRN Exec Barry Whitworth offers a prayer for exhausted pastors
With the state of our world today, it's not surprising that pastors are feeling overwhelmed. Pastors, we want you to know the Baptist Resource Network is rooting for you. We know you are carrying heavy loads, and we are praying for you! Listen to Barry Whitworth's prayer here.
June 2020 Top Five
The Baptist Resource Network's Elizabeth Benge shares the top five resources and opportunities for June 2020.
BRN initiates a Pastor Crisis Support fund as well as a designated Pastor Prayer Line
"It grieves our hearts to know there are men of God who are doing without, giving beyond themselves when they have financial needs within their own family," shares BRN Executive Director Barry Whitworth. "We want to do something to help and encourage these pastors."
Your BRN is praying for you
BRN Executive Director Barry Whitworth offers prayers and encouragement for BRN churches who are leading ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BRN Executive Director Barry Whitworth addresses COVID-19 fear
Addressing the fear surrounding COVID-19, Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth encourages BRN pastors to reach out to each other for encouragement and support.