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Corona Virus

Churches respond to Coronavirus threat

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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

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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

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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

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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. […]

Churches and leaders feel impact of COVID-19

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Mission agency  recommends  volunteers postpone travel due to coronavirus risk The Southern Baptist International Mission Board (IMB) is recommending  that mission volunteers from U.S. churches postpone international mission-trip travel through April 30 at least. “We’ve already had to cancel several overseas meetings due to sudden travel bans and challenges associated with government-imposed quarantines,” said IMB […]