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Theologian and former pastor addresses COVID-19 vaccine questions, misconceptions common among Evangelical Christians

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March 10, 2021 at 1:30 pm.

ChristiansAndTheVaccine.com Seeks to Educate Amid New Pew Research Data SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10, 2021 — In light of a new Pew Research study showing White Evangelicals are the least likely demographic to get the COVID-19 vaccination followed by Black Protestants, Redeeming Babel created Christians and the Vaccine, a resource with trustworthy and reliable information to […]

In Memoriam: Dr. Jimmy D. Pritchard, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Forney

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February 26, 2021 at 10:56 am.

DR. JIMMY D. PRITCHARDAUG. 30, 1955 – FEB. 24, 2021 Taken from the First Baptist Forney website: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Senior Pastor, Dr. Jimmy D. Pritchard. He lost his brief but hard fought battle with COVID Pneumonia at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. […]

GuideOne Insurance announces alliance with MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems

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February 18, 2021 at 12:06 pm.

West Des Moines, IA, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GuideOne Insurance today announced its alliance with MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems (APS), leaders in child sexual abuse prevention training and risk management. This relationship will bring discounted access to sexual abuse prevention trainings and resources to GuideOne Insurance’s policyholders in the religious organization, nonprofit and […]

Tips to help your church avoid frozen pipes this winter

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February 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm.

With winter storms wreaking havoc across the country, houses of worship are dealing with challenges potentially not before experienced – frozen pipes are a top claim. Guy Russ, Church Mutual’s assistant vice president of Risk Control, offers tips on preventing water pipes. Russ explains that, “In an uncertain world, there’s one fact we know for […]

Worship leaders Don Moen and Shane & Shane join special Faithlife live event

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February 3, 2021 at 11:44 am.

Recognizing the continued need for church leaders to offer online worship services for the foreseeable future, Faithlife, makers of integrated church technology products including Logos Bible Software, is hosting “All Together. Different.,” a live webinar event on February 23, to provide insight into tools and tips for creating an engaging virtual service. World-famous worship leader […]

Luther Rice gains SACSCOC accreditation

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February 1, 2021 at 10:37 am.

LITHONIA, GA. — Luther Rice College and Seminary was recently granted membership as an accredited institution by the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The announcement was made by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees during their December Annual Meeting. […]

MMBB Financial Services announces upcoming launch of new website

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January 13, 2021 at 2:11 pm.

Today, MMBB Financial Services announced the upcoming release of its new website, set to launch Thursday Jan. 14. “Starting tomorrow, you will be greeted by a new website experience, and with our refreshed look comes all sorts of exciting features to help you easily manage your finances and live your life with financial confidence. Our […]

Vanco acquires child care software firm Smartcare

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January 13, 2021 at 11:37 am.

Vanco, a leading provider of technology and payment solutions for the education, faith-based and nonprofit sectors, has acquired Smartcare, a growing provider of software for child care centers. Founded in 1998, Vanco helps more than 40,000 churches, faith-based groups, nonprofits, schools and educational organizations to simplify administrative processes, organize events and securely manage participant relationships. […]

Adapting church space during disruption

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January 8, 2021 at 12:11 pm.

By Katie Albrecht A lot can be said about the year 2020, but universally, I don’t think any of us saw it coming. Just like any other time, though, life throws curveballs. This past year, it just so happened to be an enduring pandemic — but what happens when the next big “thing” occurs that […]

Missionary response to COVID drives collections

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December 17, 2020 at 5:38 pm.

By Matthew F. Manion The impact of COVID-19 on parish collections this year could be devastating, but it doesn’t have to be. Churches still have time to pivot to a new model of being church before the economic impact is irreversible. But they need to act quickly. To assess the financial impact of COVID-19 on […]