Ongoing stories during the COVID-19 pandemic
Thank you to Christina Craig for bringing these stories to our attention COWBOY CHURCH FINDS EASTER FELLOWSHIP DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING Cars honked enthusiastically as Pastor Wes Brown, of Cowboy Church of Collin County, delivered the...
Dr. Peter Reid’s response to the tragedy in Nova Scotia
The weekend of April 19th saw the mass shooting of 22 people in Nova Scotia. The regional minister for the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada released the following statement. “Today I come to you with great sadness and a deep sense of...
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Tips for live-streaming church
Here is a collection of helpful resources and instructions to get you started live-streaming to your congregation. 5 Tips for Live Streaming to a Remote Audience 3 Simple Ways Your Church Can Start Live Streaming Notes on Sunday's Live...
Black Baptists Say Coronavirus Exposes Preexisting Inequalities
Re-published from Word & Way. By Brian Kaylor. As significant racial disparities emerge in the impact of coronavirus in the United States, some black Baptist leaders say it demonstrates the preexisting racial and economic inequalities...
Standing Together at Pentecost
A global worship experience with the BWA In 1919, the BWA met and approved a global offering in response to the aftermath of the 1918 Spanish Flu. The response was generous, resulting in the first Baptist World Aid gift in 1920. Today as...
Example of a denominational COVID-19 response
This document comes from NABF President Dr. Samuel Tolbert’s denomination, the NBCA. It is a stunning and comprehensive guide, representing one very effective way to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for churches in the Covid19 pandemic
One of the main things we do at the NABF is to support each other by sharing resources that challenge us all to engage in best practice. We will regularly update and share resources during this pandemic. This week we bring you Baptist...
A prayer for all seasons
I came across this prayer from a traditional liturgy, and it felt like it was not simply an Easter prayer, but a prayer for all seasons. - Jeremy Bell Let us pray for all who have not received the gospel of Christ:for all who have not...
I’m not afraid of failure; I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.
William Carey
One of the most encouraging parts of this last Easter: Andrea Bocelli
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‘Herndon Cares’ Delivers Takeout Meals from Local Restaurants to the Needy
By Fatimah Waseem. Republished from https://www.restonnow.com/2020/04/14/herndon-cares-delivers-takeout-meals-from-local-restaurants-to-the-needy/ Local congregations are banding together to provide takeout meals from local restaurants to...
Letter from British Columbian Christian Leaders
As a group of Christian leaders, we seek to join our voice in praise and thanksgiving for the care, kindness, and sacrifice of courageous front-line health care workers, social and food services staff, and civil servants. We are praying...
A Christian Response to Covid-19 in Canada
This is one of the examples of a major section of the Christian population in Canada, responding to the pandemic. This was put together by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. Hope, Gratitude and Solidarity A Message from Religious...
Sharing our Stories
In this time of challenge where we lean into the Lord’s care and one another’s community, we are encouraged when we hear of new or renewed ideas that we can learn from. Don Sewell from Faith in Action Initiatives at Baylor University...
Coronavirus 19 Resource Page
by Jeremy Bell, NABF General Secretary A pandemic is upon us of such proportions the world has probably not experienced since the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918. As of today, worldwide there are more than 375,00 cases. And while more than...