In Memoriam: Rev. James “Jim” E. Ward
The Rev. James "Jim" E. Ward, 86, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 25, 2020, at his home.
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.
The importance of giving — even in this time of uncertainty
Michael Chambers, lead pastor of Faith Community Church Lakeside, in McMurray, Pennsylvania, understands the importance of church giving, even in this time of uncertainty. Here is why it is important.
Church leaders join call with PA Secretary of Health
On March 24, a thousand church leaders across Pennsylvania participated in a call with Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, who repeatedly emphasized how “essential” and “life-sustaining” churches, synagogues and mosques are in the face of COVID-19.
College students spend spring break in North Carolina
Twenty college students from California University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven University, Penn State University and from Edinboro Community Church chose to use their spring break to worship God and to help people recover from Hurricane Florence in Rose Hill, N.C.
Should people still give to churches?
Larry Anderson, BRN director of healthy churches and pastor of Great Commission Church in Philadelphia, was recently asked by a pastor how we can ask people to give when we are facing such difficult times and circumstances, referring to our coronavirus pandemic. Here's his answer.
Seven strategies for leading through a crisis
Pastor Ryan Day of Wrightsdale Baptist Church looks at General George Washington's example of overcoming the challenges of his day, encouraging church leaders today to step forward and lead with courage during the coronavirus outbreak.
Five opportunities for the church during the viral quarantine
Despite all the agonizing choices over churches closing and staying open, social distancing and skyrocketing anxiety, the coronavirus crisis presents the church with a host of unexpected opportunities. Here are five opportunities Church Planter Alex Hanevich for the church during the viral quarantine.
Tips to avoid coronavirus scams
It is important to maintain good security practices year round; however, during times of hardship, cyber criminals typically increase their fraudulent activities. As such, everyone should be extra vigilant against online scams, including phishing and malware.
North Carolina partners renovate BRN’s Missions house, offer missions help to churches
Through a North Carolina Baptist on Mission partnership, teams from North Carolina assist Pennsylvania/South Jersey churches in evangelism, leadership training AND facility construction or renovation.