Even during pandemic, Southern Baptist churches have much to be grateful for
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (BP) – Dusty Marshall has only served as pastor of New Life Baptist Fellowship for about 11 months. But it has been a wild 11 months.
Reactions vary from Kentucky pastors over governor’s request
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Reaction to Gov. Andy Beshear’s request to halt indoor services for houses of worship over the next three to four weeks ranged from disappointment to compassion from a variety of Kentucky Baptist pastors.
Churches prioritize responsible outreach during a pandemic
MADISON, Tenn. -- Sergio Arce knocks on the door of a home close to the church he pastors. Arce isn’t expected and doesn’t know if anyone is home. This is a cold-call visit.
Half of pastors see negative economic impact for church
NASHVILLE (BP) – After a few years of economic optimism, pastors say the 2020 economy is hurting their congregation.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective
Pfizer said Monday that an early peek at the data on its coronavirus vaccine suggests the shots may be a surprisingly robust 90 percent effective at preventing COVID-19, putting the company on track to apply later this month for emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
FROM THE STATES: Churches make room for students learning remotely
Illinois churches host students displaced by pandemic; Georgia churches help bridge broadband gap.
FIRST-PERSON: My first Sunday back to church
My first Sunday back after quarantine, I sat in a daze on the pew in my Central Asian church. The IKEA Christmas star still hung suspended from the ceiling above the baptismal in the corner.
Bears quarterback Nick Foles partners with Chicago church to help students
CHICAGO (BP) – With Chicago Public Schools continuing virtual learning, Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles is working with Progressive Baptist Church to distribute hundreds of laptops to low-income students.
Southern Baptists help Brazilians hone English skills
What’s a good way to learn a language? Converse with a native speaker. What’s a good way to advance the Gospel? Invest in a missionary. What can catalyze both objectives? A global pandemic, apparently.
FIRST-PERSON: A rare adventure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (BP) – “The Wizard of Oz” is said to be the most watched film in history. Made in 1939, this classic production has certainly had more years than most to gain that notoriety.
