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Thousands of viewers joined SBC Executive Committee president and CEO Ronnie Floyd on Tuesday (May 5), for Praying on the Mountain, an online prayer experience.

As states and municipalities across the country attempt to reopen, concerns about the economy continue to mount. David Spika, chief strategic investment officer for GuideStone Financial Resources, joined Jonathan Howe for an interview Monday (May 4).

NASHVILLE (BP) -- Stay-at-home orders around the country due to the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to affect churches and church giving. As a result, all aspects of Southern Baptist life are beginning to feel the economic changes. While data points related to giving have been sparse in the initial phases of the pandemic, national Cooperative Program receipts are beginning to reflect the stalled global and national economy. National CP receipts in April dropped more than 8 percent compared to April 2019, and totaled $14,165,824.93, giving Southern Baptists their lowest monthly national CP total since December 2016.

SWBTS offers emergency financial aid for students affected by COVID-19; GuideStone Vision 20/20 efforts helped prepare for economic downturn.

SWBTS to provide 'virtual interim preaching and music' for churches in need; Mission:Dignity Sunday moving to August 30.

Southwestern announces on-campus classes to resume in August; 'Not Alone Stories' show God moving through COVID-19 pandemic.

NASHVILLE (BP) -- In an interview with Baptist Press, James T. Roberson III, pastor of Bridge Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., talks about his experiences through the last several weeks in a COVID-19 hotspot. He has seen a lot of pain and death, but he said this time has been a great opportunity for the church to minister to the community.

Prospective students offered virtual lunches during "Meals with Midwestern"; Gateway Seminary commencement canceled for all campuses

ERLC announces new executive vice president and additional responsibilities for other staff members; Church leaders invited to free webinar dealing with COVID-19 issues.

GuideStone update on PPP addition; Missouri's The Baptist Home headquarters relocating to Baptist Building; Drive-thru food bank worker killed at L.A. church.