Kentucky governor asks churches to close Sunday to deter COVID-19
It appears unlikely many Southern Baptist churches will comply with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's request that houses of worship cancel services at least through Sunday (March 15) to deter spread of the new coronavirus, Kentucky Southern Baptists told Baptist Press.
Kentucky congregations, while autonomous, will likely take seriously Beshear's request, Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Gray told BP. But congregations probably will consult with their leadership on how to respond, Gray said....