By John Butler, Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
April 07 2020
This step-by-step guide helps churches complete the application process for the Payroll Protection Program made available through the CARES Act. read more
GUEST COLUMN
Sorting through our COVID-19 anxieties
By Brad Hambrick, The Summit Church
April 06 2020
What is the first step toward responding to anything well? Assessing accurately. If you have a stomachache, you need to know if it’s caused by an ulcer, food poison, constipation or lactose intolerance... read more
NEWS
'Very little confidence' that Dead Sea Scrolls collection authentic, SWBTS says
By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press
April 07 2020
Pieces of papyrus sold as rare fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) a decade ago are "likely fraudulent" and the seminary might seek financial restitution, the school announced in a statement April 6... read more
NEWS
LifeWay offers free Easter resources for families
By Joy Allmond, LifeWay Christian Resources
April 03 2020
LifeWay Christian Resources is offering two free resources for kids ministry directors and families to use at home to celebrate the Resurrection. read more
NEWS
Pro-life advocates arrested near Greensboro abortion clinic
By Biblical Recorder Staff
April 03 2020
Law enforcement officers in Greensboro arrested eight individuals recently for gathering outside an abortion clinic after being told to disperse, according to police reports. The group was affiliated with Love Life, a pro-life ministry that organizes prayer gatherings and other demonstrations... read more
How to increase giving during a pandemic
What do you do when your weekly in-person gathering has been suspended until further notice?
Weekly gatherings drive so many things like discipleship, communication, children’s ministry, and especially, giving. As in-person gatherings have been suspended, so has the main mechanism for most churches to receive tithes and offerings.
A decline in giving means a decline in available resources for the mission of the church.
Church Answers is hosting a webinar April 9th at 2pm EDT to discuss how to increase giving during the pandemic.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's Art Rainer will present what he is seeing in the world of church finance.
