Pastor resigns after event celebrating Confederate general, KKK leader; COVID outbreak hits Alabama church

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Episode #280

An Alabama pastor resigned after controversy arose following his involvement in an event honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest. Also in Alabama, a church has seen ana COVID-19 outbreak affect more than 40 members.

News Recap

• Pastor resigns after celebrating KKK leader https://bit.ly/2CWMxXu
• COVID outbreak of more than 40 cases tied to revival at rural Alabama church https://bit.ly/3jS4t69
• Campers test positive for COVID-19 after attending evangelical youth camp in Texas https://bit.ly/33ezTxK
• Jack Kwok, Ohio state exec, announces retirement https://bit.ly/2EDjOaw
• Ben Mitchell reflects upon 40-year ministry https://bit.ly/314h4dL
• Fire guts Illinois church building https://bit.ly/2CZfNge
• Former NAMB Send Relief president is new Georgia Baptist COO https://bit.ly/30ZuOXe
• Three resign from Arkansas Baptists’ Camp Siloam to pursue other opportunities https://bit.ly/30ZuOXe

This Week in SBC History

• Every SBC church has a staff of 660 missionaries
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/194,28-Jul-1948.pdf

Resources of the Week

• Amy:
  • Go2 Webinar
  • Black Church Leadership and Family Conference
• Jonathan: NAMB Evangelism Kits