With only one month remaining in the 2020 fiscal year, giving through the Cooperative Program remains steady despite challenges faced by churches and members through the COVID-19 global pandemic.
In spite of our attempts to live “normal” lives, the CORONA-19 virus remains a challenge like nothing any of us have ever faced. It appears that the virus itself, while intimidating on its own, has created a fall-out that is much more damaging than we could have ever imagined.
By definition, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation exists to serve, advise, and encourage Arkansas Baptist churches and ministries.
Every first day of school comes with an array of emotions, but the range of fear and excitement has been much more extensive this year. From the masks and social distancing to the actual COVID concerns, the anxiety level for child and caregiver alike has been heightened.
As Hurricane Laura barreled towards the coast of Louisiana, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were busy preparing to provide whatever assistance might be needed.
Three years ago, I began using the university’s vision and mission statements to emphasize an annual theme to help us focus on key Ouachita outcomes.
Though distant, Arkansas Baptist pastors and ministers were still able to unite and connect together through a virtual option for this year’s annual statewide prayer gathering.
Survivors faced decimated homes, church buildings, and communities that had scattered across the South. More than 1 million people fled the Category 5 hurricane and its aftermath, many of them for good.
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