March 30, 2020
Town Hall Meeting for
BGAV Church Leadership
The coronavirus is overwhelming, even more so as it appears in our communities. Many are asking how the church can be found faithful during this escalating crisis.

You're invited to join BGAV Executive Director John Upton for an important moment of connection care for BGAV church leaders during this challenging time.

We'll discuss:
  • Ideas for providing pastoral care
  • Financial resources for churches
  • Developing pastoral support groups
  • How BGAV is responding to the coronavirus epidemic


Additional live question and answer may be included based on time constraints.

  • Tammy George, Licensed Professional Counselor
  • David Washburn, BGAV Treasurer
  • John Chandler, Leader, Uptick
  • Dean Miller, BGAV Mission Development Staff Coordinator

Please sign up to join live on Zoom video or phone, or to watch later on-demand.
Pastoring Through the Pandemic: A Call for Collaborative Leadership
by Christy Foldenauer, Tomahawk Baptist Church, Midlothian, VA

Have you seen the new shirts being sold that say, “The church has left the building?”

While my hat is off to the marketer who thought up that phrase, I think they are off by a couple thousand years. You and I know, theologically, that since Jesus came, the church hasn’t been a building; rather, it is and has been the Church of Jesus Christ, and those who follow him faithfully don’t go to church, we are the church.

How Our Churches are Being the Church Outside the Building

Thank you so much for continuing to send us stories of how your church is reaching your members and community during this challenging time of isolation. Read what our churches are doing! Your creativity is inspiring other churches to do similar things!

If you haven't told us yet what you're doing, please do so by using this brief response form. Thank you for your faithfulness to the Kingdom during this crisis! 
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