Trusting Jesus in the COVID-19 storm
(RNS) — We all know the feeling of the downward spiral of fear, anxiety and worry. We ‘start to sink’ when we forget God’s promises to us. We forget that he is in control of our lives.
Franklin Graham on his Central Park field hospital: ‘We don’t discriminate. Period.’
(RNS) — Some New Yorkers have questioned whether the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital would treat LGBTQ patients equally.
Churchgoers flock to hear Louisiana pastor despite virus ban
CENTRAL, La. (AP) — Pastor Tony Spell has confirmed that he is facing misdemeanor charges, but said the summons wasn't deterring him.
Hobby Lobby clarifies coronavirus sick leave policy amid accusations
(RNS) — ‘Employees in certain states were asked to use personal paid time off and vacation benefits in the early stages of a store closure, with the Company temporarily paying 75% of average wages after,’ read a statement from the company.
President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary resigns due to ‘ethical lapse’
(RNS) — The Rev. Molly T. Marshall said she offered her resignation at the beginning of the month ‘because of an ethical lapse that betrayed my stewardship of office.’
HBO’s ‘McMillions’ offers a surprising tale of true crime and redemption
(RNS) — ‘McMillions,’ the hit HBO documentary series, offers true crime with a soul.
Surviving April
(RNS) — It’s not the month we wanted, but it is the month we’ve been given. And we will get through it.
Race, religion and contagion
(RNS) — In 1793, Philadelphia's black community saved many of their fellow citizens from yellow fever, modeling Christian self-sacrifice despite their second-class status in their own city.
Higher attendance, lower giving: New survey shows how churches are responding to COVID-19
(RNS) — Giving is down, attendance is up and a good number of pastors still aren’t sure what they’re going to do about Easter.
Florida pastor arrested for refusing to halt worship amid outbreak
(RNS) — ‘I believe there is nothing more important than faith in a time like this,’ the Hillsborough County Sheriff said. ‘But practicing those beliefs has to be done safely.’
In move likely aimed at Liberty, on-campus teaching halted
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The evangelical college has faced intense criticism over its decision to welcome students back to campus last week after the end of their spring break.
Samaritan's Purse sets up emergency field hospital in New York's Central Park
(RNS) — The field hospital, which is expected to open Tuesday (March 31), will allow Mount Sinai Hospital additional surge capacity as New York City grapples with an overstretched medical system.
Trump is a ‘big egotistical loser’ says Christian finance expert in stimulus Twitter rant
(RNS) — Prosperity preacher and financial expert Michael Chitwood launched a profane critique of the stimulus package on Twitter.
Joseph Lowery, minister, civil rights leader, friend of King, dies at 98
(RNS) — ‘He was a champion for civil rights, a challenger of injustice, a dear friend to the King family,’ the King Center tweeted.
Black and Latino startup churches work to stay afloat during pandemic
(RNS) — Startup churches in working-class communities of color rally to help their communities in need during the pandemic but worry about their own future.