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Details: By William Jeynes; Published: 06 April 2020

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Professor and Harvard graduate William Jeynes is organizing a National Day of Repentance for Easter, Sunday, April 12th. He is contacting governors to announce the proclamation for their states, and religious leaders to make the proclamation for their houses of worship and denominations. He is hopeful that President Trump will make the declaration for the country. Jeynes asserts, "Government leaders are trying to limit the number of coronavirus cases, and especially the number of deaths.

Details: By Christian Newswire; Published: 06 April 2020

WASHINGTON -- Christian organization deeply troubled that churches and faith organizations are being considered "non-essential" rather than "essential" in statewide orders during the coronavirus crisis.

Rev. Patrick Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, calls for all 50 states and the federal government to recognize the work of churches as "essential" to their local communities and be given the same status, protections and exemptions as other essential services.

Details: By Mission To Myanmar; Published: 30 March 2020

Burma Bibles 2020

ORIENT, Ohio -- The Kaang Chin people of southern Chin State, Burma, have waited sixty years to see God's word in their native language, and now they'll have to wait a little longer amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

When panic began to break out around the world, they were just finishing phase-one of a twenty-year project to translate the Bible. They had just completed the New Testament.

Details: By Ministry Brands; Published: 30 March 2020

Small churches poised to embrace new technology ahead of Easter Sunday 2020

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. -- ChurchStreaming.tv and easyTithe, Ministry Brands companies, reported an unprecedented surge in congregant online worship and tithing as in-person church attendance levels decrease. easyTithe saw a 99% increase in online giving and ChurchStreaming.tv saw a quadrupling of its streaming usage over the same period in 2019. The surge reflects churches harnessing technology to reach their most vulnerable members and provide continuity, while aligning with social distancing measures.

Details: By Nite Line Press Release; Published: 24 March 2020

Nite Line broadcasts live Monday through Friday on WGGS-TV from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The program features local and/or nationally known guests who share their testimonies and talent. Our goal is to be an inspiration to our viewers as well as inform them of Christian and community events in the upstate.

Monday, March 30, 2020: Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. as we air a special of Pastor Asa Dockery’s program, Keys to Kingdom Living. In this special, entitled Viral, Pastor Asa Dockery of World Harvest Church North addresses the coronavirus pandemic and shares the wisdom scriptures provide us during this time. At 9 p.m. Betty Cornett welcomes Pastor Bill Wilson of Metro World Child to discuss how his ministry spreads The Gospel to inner-city children around the world and inspires them to become leaders and witnesses to future generations. This program features the music of TV 57 Trio from Atlanta, Georgia.

Details: By TBN; Published: 23 March 2020

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif -- The world's largest religious television broadcaster, TBN, is helping churches survive the global Coronavirus pandemic by training pastors and leaders how to use Facebook Live as a platform for streaming services. Public health officials have warned against large gatherings such as church services to limit the spread of COVID-19, forcing congregations to either shut down or find a way to stream their weekly service. But recent research shows 41% of churches have never posted any portion of services online, leaving many now scrambling to adapt to quarantine culture.

Details: By Christian Newswire; Published: 23 March 2020

In Response to COVID-19, Minno launches Free Program Giving Churches and Families Easy-to-Use Digital Tools to Transfer the Church Experience to the Home, Including Help for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus

NASHVILLE -- Minno-a new, Nashville-based children's digital media company featuring one of the world's largest collections of Classic VeggieTales and an expertly-curated collection of media choices for Christian families, is responding to changes due to COVID-19 today with a free resource for families unable to physically attend church. Minno's free Church at Home program affords families an easy-to-use, home-based digital Sunday School experience.