Insurance and FEMA Considerations

CBF Disaster Response reminds property owners to familiarize themselves with their insurance policies, flood insurance and FEMA requirements. This document helps owners affected by flooding decide what to do next.  The Insurance and FEMA Considerations is a one-page document and part of CBF’s Disaster Response Readiness. Learn how to document your home and contents BEFORE…

Reflecting on the Pandemic: A Service of Lament, Healing and Resilience

Worship can be a powerful tool in the journey of healing. As your congregation begins to regather in-person for worship together, consider offering a service of healing and hope after a year of collective trauma, pain and stress. This worship service guide was a joint project created by members of the pastoral staffs of First Baptist…

Sexual Abuse Awareness

Realization of the child sexual abuse epidemic needs to change how churches care for children. Church Ministry Leaders need to recognize their responsibility to be vigilant in taking every safety precaution to protect children in their care. A failure to do so is negligent and destroys lives and churches. Making sure our churches are safe is not something we should be talking about, it is something that…

Ministering in a Time of Christian Nationalism

Historian Bruce Gourley discusses the complex nature of Christian Nationalism. Gourley, who holds a doctorate in history from Auburn University, covers the following: I. Recognizing Christian Nationalism: Language, Themes and Value System (04:24) II. Understanding the Historical Scope and Context of Christian Nationalism (37:54) III. Responding to Christian Nationalism (75:13)  

PPP Round 2: An Update for Churches

The most recent COVID-19 relief bill includes a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) funds for small business, including churches and other nonprofits. Qualifying organizations may participate in this round regardless of whether the entity received assistance during 2020. Funding is now in place through the Small Business Administration, and participating banks are starting…