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IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30, personnel ‘shelter in place’

March 26, 2020
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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.

2020 SBC Annual Meeting canceled

March 24, 2020
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years.

Southern Baptists organize to help amid COVID-19 crisis

March 18, 2020
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"We're going to get strategic and make sure big crowds aren't gathering in our building at one time, to make sure we're responsible while at the same time distributing food to people in need," said Rob Wilton, the North American Mission Board's (NAMB) Send City Missionary who provides oversight to Send Relief's ministry activity in the city.

North Carolina partners renovate BRN’s Missions house, offer missions help to churches

March 18, 2020
Shannon Baker
BRN, SBC
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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.

9 practical suggestions for your church’s budget in these uncertain times

March 17, 2020
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SBC
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As the pastor of a local church, you need God's wisdom in each decision you make relating to your church's finances. Facing the possibility of being unable to meet in person in corporate worship services even makes these challenges greater. Therefore, how can you see the church's budget financed and supported in these uncertain times?

Believers in East Asia grow in faith during coronavirus outbreak

March 13, 2020
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Even before the coronavirus restrictions began to lift and allow for people to visit each other again, Jane and her husband saw God open doors for them to love and serve their neighbors in small but meaningful ways.

GuideStone statement on COVID-19

March 13, 2020
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"GuideStone is committed always to honoring the Lord by being a lifelong partner with our participants in enhancing their financial security. As it relates to our health plans and other insurance coverage, we will be a trusted advocate for the churches, ministries, pastors and staff we serve."

LifeWay offers free at-home supplement for churches impacted by COVID-19

March 13, 2020
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LifeWay Christian Resources is offering “LifeWay Kids at Home,” a free temporary digital resource to supplement Sunday School from home for churches who are taking precautionary measures against COVID-19.

SBC entity heads issue call to prayer

March 13, 2020
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Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear and the SBC Great Commission Council (GCC) are calling all Southern Baptists throughout more than 47,500 churches "to commit to a dedicated time of prayer this Sunday, March 15, 2020."

LifeWay develops free coronavirus response training resources for churches

March 12, 2020
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SBC
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In this free training, you will find 4 videos, 7 ministry-specific checklists, and a sample pandemic policy all for you to contextualize for your church.