FIRST-PERSON: Pastors need prayers, patience amid pandemic
Even if they don't express it, many pastors feel they will be criticized no matter what -- if they begin to hold in-person services or if they don't, if they require face coverings in worship or if they don't. They find themselves in a "no-win" situation.
Gettys’ online SING! conference to focus on Scripture
The church needs to learn from what is happening in global music culture, according to Keith Getty, the renowned modern hymn-writer and founder of SING! Conference. This year, Getty's team hopes to accomplish that goal with the SING! Conference, as it expands virtually to six continents.
LifeWay to Host Free, Online Black Church Leadership and Family Conference
LifeWay’s 27th annual Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) is being held online this year July 20-24 and will be available to watch for free through LifeWay Digital Pass.
IMB urges caution while encouraging sustained commitment to missions
International Mission Board senior leaders are urging Southern Baptists to use extreme caution if they are considering overseas missions travel for the remainder of 2020.
Top Five for July 2020
Elizabeth Benge introduced the Top Five resources and opportunities for July 2020, including the recent BRN COVID-19 survey and the introduction of the 2020 BRN Week of Prayer and State Mission Offering.
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.
BRN survey reveals COVID-19 impact on PA/SJ churches
The COVID-19 survey examined how churches improvised during the lockdowns, how the pandemic has impacted their membership, and what their plans are for the future.
Court disappoints pro-lifers with abortion ruling
Pro-life leaders expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal Monday (June 29) to uphold a Louisiana law designed to protect the lives and health of women by requiring hospital admitting privileges for doctors who perform abortions.
New ‘Who’s Your One’ devotional aims to equip students to share their faith
Since the launch of the "Who's Your One" evangelism initiative, the North American Mission Board (NAMB) has created several resources designed to encourage believers to share their faith. The fourth of these devotionals aims to equip students.