This issue of Missions + Ministry features a report on ABSC global giving, an introduction to our new Pastor Search resources, and much more.

Despite the challenges of 2020, Arkansas Baptists increased their giving through the Cooperative Program(CP), surpassing the budgeted amount of $21 million dollars and reaching a total of $21,374,103.

People who are students of church trends are making dire predictions about what church life will be like after the pandemic.  Many predictions have to do with what will happen to church leaders.  One person predicted that one-half of our pastors will leave the ministry because of the pressures imposed on them by the impact of the pandemic

A panel of pastors talk with Laramie LeQuieu of the ABSC Evangelism and Church Health team to discuss the challenges that have surfaced from dealing with COVID-19 and pastoring a church.

Travis Story of Story Law Firm, PLLC joins Laramie LeQuieu and Will McKay of the ABSC Evangelism and Church Health team to discuss the process for a church who has a COVID positive person attend their church service or event.

Due to COVID-19, many camps have had to cancel because of strict guidelines that are difficult to follow in camp settings. This situation creates the unique opportunity to engage students and communities without violating social distance protocols.

Social distancing guidelines have created great challenges for churches since March, but now we begin to look toward life and ministry after the pandemic

For the very first time, the team was a finalist for three grand prize awards in two different categories. Additionally, the team won 10 other awards including six in first place.

Recently, the Paycheck Protection Program was rolled out through the Small Business Administration. Many churches are eligible to take part in this program. Bobby Thomas, President of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation shares how this process works & applies to churches.

Derek Brown discusses the importance of tending to your mental and emotional health, especially during this difficult season of life.