Blessings from Disaster Relief a Decade Later
This is the first of three articles from a Disaster Relief feature spread in our Fall 2020 BaptistLIFE magazine. A Long Look Back by Ellen Udovich Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere, and Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Disaster Relief (DR) brings help, healing,...
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Maryland Churches
(Editor’s note: The following are Pandemic Orders and Guidance from the Governor’s Office. The guidance provided is not legal advice from the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware.) “Religious Facilities. Subject to applicable Local Orders and Secretary’s...
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Delaware Faith-Based Communities
Editor’s note: The following is guidance from the Governor’s Office of Delaware. Recommendations may vary by county. The recommendations below are not legal advice from the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. Nov. 18, 2020, update:“Indoor gatherings outside of...
IMB to Host Virtual Sending Celebration
By IMB Staff The International Mission Board (IMB) will celebrate the appointment of 79 new missionaries from 21 states with a virtual Sending Celebration, November 18, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. EST. IMB trustees previously approved the missionaries for appointment. The...
Jesus and Conflict
By Dr. Harold Phillips It would be nice to be able to ask Jesus how to handle the conflicts that face us in our world today. But, in a sense, He already has told us. He has given us so many examples in the Gospels to inform our decisions. Mary bore Jesus in the midst...
Need for Interim Pastors Increases
By Sharon Mager The Kairos Baptist Church was proud of their pastor’s commitment to Kairos. Dr. Aeon and his wife, Patientia, who started and led the church for over 30 years, have been strong leaders in the church and community. God used them to grow the church both...