Day: July 7, 2020
The slow move to online technology by some Black churches has been attributed in part to an aging hierarchy.
Opinion: Black churches have lagged in moving online during COVID – reaching across generations could help

by: Kathryn Post (Erika Gault) July 6, 2020 (RNS) — From online campaigns for justice to popular TikTok challenges, Black young adults are at the forefront of social media trends.Read More
Willow Creek, for example, is listed as using the funds to retain 353 employees and Life.Church as retaining 451 employees.
Willow Creek, Life.Church among churches that received millions in PPP loans

by: Yonat Shimron July 7, 2020 (RNS) — Thousands of churches and other religious organizations received forgivable loans of up to $10 million to make up for pandemic losses, accordingRead More
This is the second stroke Campolo has suffered. His first occurred in April 2002.
Tony Campolo, beloved pastor and social activist, recovering from stroke

by: Kathryn Post July 6, 2020 (RNS) — Popular pastor and speaker Tony Campolo, 85, is recovering from a stroke he had on June 20, his family shared publicly inRead More


“We lament this situation and pray for all who have been affected by these events, as well as for Reverend Blackmon and his family.”
Wheaton College chaplain fired over allegations of ‘racial and sexual’ comments