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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

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  • Kentucky governor asks churches to close Sunday to deter COVID-19
    by Diana Chandler, posted Wednesday, March 11, 2020 (4 years ago)

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    FRANKFORT, Ky. (BP) -- It appears unlikely many Southern Baptist churches will comply with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's request that houses of worship cancel services at least through Sunday (March 15) to deter spread of the new coronavirus, Kentucky Southern Baptists told Baptist Press.

    Kentucky congregations, while autonomous, will likely take seriously Beshear's request, Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Gray told BP. But congregations probably will consult with their leadership on how to respond, Gray said. Read More

  • LifeWay develops free coronavirus response training resources for churches
    by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, March 11, 2020 (4 years ago)

    NASHVILLE (BP) -- As the coronavirus spreads in the U.S., congregations are facing a situation many have never considered.

    In response, the LifeWay Leadership team has developed pandemic response resources that are being made available for free to assist pastors and church leaders at MinistryGrid.com/coronavirus. Read More

  • Greear names chair, vice chair for 2020 Committee on Committees
    by Amy Whitfield, posted Wednesday, March 11, 2020 (4 years ago)

    ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) -- Meredith Cook has been named chair of the 2020 Southern Baptist Convention Committee on Committees, SBC President J.D. Greear announced today (March 11).

    Greear also announced his appointment of Marty Jacumin, pastor of Bay Leaf Baptist Church in Raleigh, N.C., as vice chair. Read More

  • Robert (Bob) Mills, Kansas-Nebraska exec, to retire
    by Eva Wilson, posted Wednesday, March 11, 2020 (4 years ago)

    TOPEKA, Kan. (BP) -- Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists (KNCSB) Executive Director-Treasurer Bob Mills has announced plans to retire Feb. 28, 2021. He assumed the position Jan. 1, 2010.

    A native of Florida, Mills came to Kansas to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Throughout the 1979s, Mills held positions with the Home Mission Board (now North American Mission Board) and the Kansas City Baptist Association, and he served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Bethel, Kansas City, Kan., from 1978 to 1981. Read More

  • Churches believe they are welcoming to those with disabilities
    by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, March 11, 2020 (4 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- Virtually every Protestant pastor and churchgoer believes a person with a disability would feel at home at their church, but fewer are taking active steps to make sure this is the case.

    A new survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked Protestant pastors and churchgoers about their church and those with disabilities. Read More