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2020 SBC Annual Meeting canceled
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years. Read More...
Q&A: How churches, pastors are eligible for relief in stimulus package
"Churches and pastors have options available to them depending on their own situations and convictions," GuideStone President O.S. Hawkins said. "While we would never tell a pastor what he must do, it is good that the options are available for pastors and churches who may wish to avail themselves of the options available through this legislation." Read More...
Why canceling the 2020 SBC Annual Meeting is putting 'Gospel Above All'
I was warned that it would be tricky to lead the Southern Baptist Convention. But I don't think any of us saw this coming. Today, we are saddened to announce that for the first time in 75 years, the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention has been canceled. Read More...
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Southern Baptists object to mayor's threat to close church buildings
Southern Baptists have voiced objections to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's threat to close permanently the buildings of churches and other religious groups if they continue to gather for corporate worship.
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Today's Devotion
From the Book of Ruth:
Famine in Bethlehem which prompted Elimelech, Naomi, and their two sons to move to Moab; death of Elimelech and their two sons; return of Naomi and Ruth to Bethlehem; Ruth gleans in Boaz's field; marriage of Boaz and Ruth. (Their son, Obed, was the father of Jesse, King David's father.)
Why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? (Ruth. 1:21). - Continue...
