More Than $400,000 so Far Raised for Small Churches at Risk During COVID-19
An initiative that seeks to financially help small and struggling churches in the wake of COVID-19 has raised more than $400,000 and received over 1,000 applications for funding.
Many Churches Hesitant to Follow State Reopening Calls
As politicians are reopening states and saying churches can again meet in person, many churches remain hesitant to rush back into their sanctuaries since the risk of coronavirus remains. Pastors in Georgia particularly spoke out over the weekend as the state led the country in reopening amid.
In Rural Georgia COVID-19 Hotspot, Pastors Cautious of Resuming Onsite Worship
Pastor Michael Catt would like to resume onsite congregational activities at Sherwood Baptist Church in the unlikely COVID-19 hotspot of rural Albany, Ga., but he's too concerned with the safety of his congregation and the community to take the risk.
Kansas Governor, Churches Reach Deal on COVID-19 Lawsuit
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said she has reached a deal that could resolve a lawsuit brought by two churches challenging her order banning religious gatherings of more than 10 people to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Black Church, Civil Rights Leaders Urge Churchgoers to Continue to ‘Tele-Worship’
Top officials of seven black Christian denominations have joined civil rights leaders in calling for people to stay home until it is safe in states whose governors are lifting shelter-in-place orders.
Indiana Church Begins Offering Small In-Person Services
A suburban Indianapolis church held services on Sunday for the first time in more than a month, taking care to ensure that worshippers adhered to social-distancing best practices and limiting attendance to conform to the governor's coronavirus guidance.
Southern Baptist Global COVID-19 Response Reaches 45 Nations Through Send Relief
As COVID-19 started becoming a global pandemic, Southern Baptists began making preparations around the world through Send Relief staff to serve communities they knew would be hit hard by the medical and economic impact of the virus.
LifeWay Trustees Authorize Exploring the Sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center
LifeWay Christian Resources trustees have authorized exploring the sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center and Summer Camps despite the conference center and camps operating at a profit in recent years.
Conservative Group Calls for ‘ReOpen Church Sunday’
A conservative law firm launched a “ReOpen Church Sunday” initiative this week, calling on churches to begin gathering in person again despite reports of the deadly novel coronavirus being spread during worship services.
Black Baptists Say Coronavirus Exposes Preexisting Inequalities
As significant racial disparities emerge in the impact of coronavirus in the United States, some black Baptist leaders say it demonstrates the preexisting racial and economic inequalities in our society.