Coronavirus Updates & Stories

Please Pray: Director of AGWM in Fight for His Life

The Executive Director of the Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) organization has contracted the coronavirus and is currently in the midst of what...

Tips for Parents Who Are Suddenly Homeschooling

For parents who are suddenly homeschooling, I sought the advice of some of my favorite moms who have been doing this homeschool thing for awhile now, several of whom are also working moms.

NYC Mayor: Houses of Worship That Defy Directives May Be Closed Permanently

Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that law enforcement would “disperse” any large worship services and, if necessary, “take additional action up to the point of fines and potentially closing the building permanently.”

Emergency Hospital Erected by Samaritan’s Purse in Central Park

In a matter of four days, Samaritan's Purse erected an emergency hospital in New York City's Central Park. The unit is entirely self-sufficient and Samaritan's Purse has brought in contracted medical professionals to staff the unit.

Local Churches Park and Pray to Support Medical Staff

Numerous stories are popping up throughout the country about church and community members gathering in the parking lots of their local hospitals to pray for medical staff.

Helping Kids Stay Calm During the Pandemic

Here are some practical steps parents and church leaders can take for helping kids stay calm during the turmoil the pandemic is causing.

Pastor Arrested for Holding Church in Defiance of Directive

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, who leads a megachurch in Tampa, Florida, was arrested Monday for refusing to cancel services in compliance with a local government directive telling people to stay at home except for essential needs.

300 Exposed to Virus Via Prayer Gathering, One Pastor Dies

Among those attendees infected by the virus are guest speaker and evangelist Angus Buchan, two politicians, and an elderly pastor who has since died.