These children have already suffered so much trauma and uncertainty in their young lives, and this pandemic adds to that trauma and uncertainty. We cannot close down our services without affecting the lives and well-being of children and teens, violating the conditions of our contracts with the State, and reducing our mission to serve God by responding to needs.
Missouri
Cape Girardeau Association comes to aid of Italian church
JACKSON – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pastor Mike Parry of Fruitland Community Church here knew they would need to cancel a mission trip to northeast Italy this spring, though they still wanted to invest in their partners in the region. Then they heard that their partner church in Belluno, Italy, has been struggling financially amid […]
National
Chocolate factory now making medical face shields
“I truly believe that the greatest way followers of Jesus can advance God’s mission is by leveraging their vocation… Through this effort, not only are they able to meet a definitive need within the medical community, they are displaying the love of Jesus in a tangible way.”
Columns
COVID-19: Remember who we are … the Church!
The church is not a building. The church is not defined by its address. The church is not confined by a geographic location. If all the churches in America were ordered to close their doors, it would not diminish the Bride of Christ but cause the church to flourish in the context of its biblical priorities.
Apologetics
Is the Trinity a late invention?
Put simply, there is only one divine nature, and only three persons share it: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Global
IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30, personnel ‘shelter in place’
International Mission Board senior leaders have directed IMB missionary personnel around the world to postpone hosting any ministry volunteer groups through June 30, leaders announced Wednesday, March 25. Consideration of missionaries hosting volunteer teams beyond June 30 will be reviewed on May 1, leaders reported.
Culture
Stuck at home? Entertainment can spark conversation
Everything – every book read, every newscast glimpsed, and every movie or TV show watched during “social distancing” is a ripe opportunity begging to spark a conversation among families.