IBSA has postponed three international mission trips in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Trips to Jamaica, Asia, and London have been delayed until later in the summer in hopes the virus will decline with warmer temperatures, said Brad Lovin, IBSA’s administrative director of mobilization. “These decisions are meant to ensure we steward resources and time well […]
Corona Virus
Churches respond to Coronavirus threat
Some are already calling it “the new normal,” but doing ministry in a time of social distancing, cancelled group meetings, and intentional isolation is hardly normal. Church leaders awoke to this reality Sunday, March 15, after health officials announced the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outside the Chicago metro area, and urged limits on […]
Responsible Christian citizenship: Responding to Coronavirus
Christians should be the best citizens. We should vote, pay our taxes, and do all we can to live lawfully. Countries that do not oppress their citizenry should find the Christians among them to be the very best examples of compliance and involvement. So how should churches respond as some government officials have called upon […]
Illinois Coronavirus responses vary, from prayer to canceled services
As the nation’s leaders work to contain the threat posed by COVID-19 (Coronavirus), state, community, and church leaders are also seeking the best ways deal with the growing concern. In Illinois, church leaders are taking action to keep congregants safe while maintaining community and continuing to minister. Meanwhile, SBC entity heads have issued a call […]
COVID 19 statement
Precaution and preparation, not panic: an 8-point checklist from IBSA The news about Coronavirus can be enough to frighten anyone, but the response needed from church leaders now is not panic but precaution and preparation. As one Disaster Relief leader said this week, it’s time to ask if our churches are prepared for disruption. […]