Graham likeness to be added to Capitol’s Statuary Hall Evangelist Billy Graham will represent North Carolina in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall, which includes statues of two prominent figures from every U.S. state. The statue of Graham, who died in 2018, will be installed in 2021. It will replace a statue of Charles Aycock, a […]
Pastor urges prayer for suspect charged in arson
Dow | A suspect has been charged in the July 29 arson of an IBSA church, and the pastor is urging his congregation to pray for the man. In a Facebook Live post, Pastor David Brown shared at length about the power of God’s forgiveness, and invited all those watching who haven’t yet accepted it, […]
After fire, Dow church meets for outdoor worship
With their church building still smoldering in the background, Dow Southern Baptist met for worship in the parking lot August 2. Five days after the church lost a significant portion of its building to arson, Pastor David Brown (right) preached on how God uses fire to refine and restore. “As bad as this is,” Brown […]
Outreach finds ‘purpose in the pain’
“What got you interested in corrections ministry?” The question, posed over lunch, was a reckoning of sorts for Karen Vinyard (right). The Eldorado mother took a deep breath, and said the words. “My husband is currently incarcerated.” Vinyard had signed up for a ministry day trip to an Illinois prison with IBSA’s Carmen Halsey and […]
Churches should encourage masks, doctor says
U.S. Surgeon General urges masks, social distancing for churches that have reopened If churches want to stay open for worship, said U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, leaders should advocate for cautionary measures. Wheaton College’s Ed Stetzer published the interview with Vice Admiral Adams, who spoke with faith leaders July 30. “If you are meeting, make […]
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