BGAV is committed to walk with you and your church through
this time of crisis as we respond together to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning today, we will publish special issues of Advance Notice every
Monday and Thursday, and the content will provide you with specific help and support
as we navigate together the challenging days, weeks, and months ahead.

We’re suspending publication of our twice-monthly Advance Notice that you
typically receive on the first and third Wednesdays each month, so we can focus
on more of our churches’ specific, current needs for this unusual time.
March 23, 2020
Take Heart, God's Beloved!
by Tommy McDearis
Blacksburg Baptist Church, Blacksburg, VA
Philippians 4:4 … “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice!”

Some years back, I visited with a parent whose teenaged daughter had died amidst tragedy. As one might imagine, her heart was broken. Yet, I was surprised by her positive attitude. I asked her how she could be so positive under such painful circumstances. Her answer astonished me.

Miriam said, “I suppose I believed in God before my daughter’s death, but my daughter was always the spiritual leader of the family. That girl had a heart for God from childhood."

In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, view resources to help you and your congregation navigate this unprecedented time as a family of faith.
A Conversation with Italo Benedetti,
a Baptist Pastor in Italy
John Upton and Craig Waddell discuss responding to the
COVID-19 pandemic with a Baptist pastor in Italy.

Free Webinar from V3

"Living Missionally Amidst COVID-19"
March 26, 2020 - 4:00 p.m. EDT

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting life as we have known it. It will take radical social distancing for us to flatten the curve. 

What does it mean for the people of God to be a blessing to their neighborhood and networks in a time that feels chaotic and unpredictable? 

In this webinar we will be drawing practical, on-the-ground, missional lessons from church planters who happen to be doctors, nurses, community developers, and coaches in their communities.

If you are looking to strengthen your soul and your church, as well as discover ways to approach incarnational mission with asset-based intelligence, this webinar is for you and your team.

How is Your Church Responding?
During this challenging time, we want our churches to share with each other your stories of how you are caring for your members and communities.

Please use this brief form to tell us a little about how you are reaching out to others, how people are responding, or any other ways you are creatively being the Church during this crisis.

We will share many of your stories on a regular basis in this special edition of our e-newsletter and also via our social media. 
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