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  TBM donates protective masks to hospitals, first responders

  Texas Baptist Men donated 15,000 protective masks and assorted other supplies to be used by hospitals and first responders across the state in the midst of the growing novel coronavirus pandemic.

  03/23/2020 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

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  Most oppose immigrant family separation, research shows

  A clear majority of participants in a national survey about the zero-tolerance policy on the United States/Mexico border strongly opposed separating immigrant families and charging the parents as criminals, according to Baylor University research.

  03/23/2020 - By Terry Goodrich / Baylor University

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  Funerals pose challenges in time of social distancing

  Funerals and visitations are the customary means of support for friends and loved ones—but restricted travel and social distancing poses challenges.

  03/23/2020 - By Terry Goodrich / Baylor University

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  Truett Seminary, BaptistWay Press make resources available

  Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary, Texas Baptists’ Great Commission Team and BaptistWay Press are offering free resources to help church leaders during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

  03/23/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Updated: Baylor student and two faculty test positive for COVID-19

  A Baylor University student and two Baylor faculty, each who had traveled to another state, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in self-isolation.

  03/20/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  How to plan family quality time during a pandemic

  With schools closed and many parents working remotely to halt the spread of COVID-19, families can incorporate a variety of activities to keep kids engaged and ready to continue learning when they return to school, family experts at Baylor University noted.

  03/20/2020 - By Terry Goodrich / Baylor University

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  Longview pastor Glynn Stone dies in one-car crash

  Glynn Stone Jr., senior pastor of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview, died in a one-car crash March 19 in Longview.

  03/20/2020 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Around the State: Church holds drive-through collection

  The Heights Church in Richardson received about 2,700 lbs. of nonperishable food and paper goods during a three-day collection to serve its community during the COVID-19 crisis. The Baptist General Convention of Texas has postponed all events for Texas Baptists through April 15. BaptistWay Press offers free downloadable Bible study resources.

  03/19/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Churches respond to community needs in COVID-19 crisis

  With many families unable to maintain proper childcare in light of schools shutting down, college students without a place to live and insecure communities without essential household items, churches are stepping in to bring practical aid.

  03/18/2020 - By Tess Schoonhoven / Baptist Press

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  GuideStone waives cost of COVID-19 tests

  For participants in GuideStone’s health plans, including both HSA-qualified High Deductible Health Plans and Secure Health, GuideStone will waive costs for physician-ordered diagnostic testing for the novel coronavirus.

  03/18/2020 - By Roy Hayhurst / GuideStone Financial Resources

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  LifeWay offers free at-home supplement

  To help families during the COVID-19 crisis, LifeWay is offering “LifeWay Kids at Home,” a free temporary digital resource to supplement Sunday school from home.

  03/18/2020 - By Joy Allmond / LifeWay Christian Resources

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  Southern Baptist seminaries move to online-only classes

  Like other schools that have cancelled in-person courses to deter the spread of COVID-19, all six Southern Baptist Convention seminaries have taken action to move classes online.

  03/18/2020 - By Tess Schoonhoven / Baptist Press