By Paul Baxley Recently, several governors in the southeastern United States announced plans to “reopen” their states for business. There has been vigorous debate about whether or not these decisions to reopen conform to the standards announced earlier by the Centers for Disease Control and the federal government. These announcements have been decried as reckless … Continue reading
While it won’t (and shouldn’t) appear on the list of “essential businesses” that are a part of so many of the shelter in place ordinances these days, the church is essential business. The ministry of the church given by the Triune God is always essential. In this moment, the Holy Spirit is calling us to … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga.— The Ministries Council of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has awarded five grants totaling $25,000 to CBF churches to help support projects to build bridges between congregations and communities. The Ministries Council serves as an advisory body to the CBF Governing Board, collaborating with individuals throughout the Fellowship to identify, develop … Continue reading
