Sevierville, TN—Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Executive Director Dr. Walt Mauldin has announced the City of Sevierville has officially presented SMCH with a Certificate of Occupancy for its newest construction project. The building will be named the Residential Life Office, and a dedication will be announced for later this summer.

L.C. (Larry) Fowler, a graduate of Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) Class ’89, an invited guest at the White House, has trained along with Christian personnel across the globe, including Pakistan, Indonesia, and China. He argues that to follow Christ today requires Navy SEAL-like toughness. That opinion seems more relevant than ever in facing the coronavirus.

We are living in one of the most uncomfortable times I’ve ever known. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to its knees. Workplaces are closed. Hospitals are overcrowded. The global economy teeters on the edge of collapse while everyone shelters in place. And fear is spreading faster than the virus itself.

As the world approaches the Easter weekend, most churches will be unable to stage special events or even hold traditional Easter services on Sunday, perhaps the most attended church service of the year.

With the COVID-19 global pandemic shutting down economies, spiking unemployment and slashing incomes, Crown Financial Ministries is offering free resources for effectively managing personal finances in a time of crisis.

Tens of millions of Christians will be unable to attend church this Easter weekend as public health officials have prohibited large gatherings such as church services to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Cleveland, TN–Lee University’s annual preview weekend, Lee Day, has been redesigned to welcome prospective students and their families to “virtually” discover life at Lee on April 17-18.

Given the current crisis, a group of women have joined forces to provide support and encouragement to other women at this time by hosting an online Virtual Summit on 8 April. Speakers will cover key topics to help women not only survive but thrive during this crisis.

Parent Cue, a community that helps parents make the most of their time with kids, is excited to introduce Easter Jam, a free, at-home experience for the whole family. Though Easter will look very different this year for families everywhere, this innovative and interactive resource will help parents create new memories, share the message of Jesus, and have fun with their kids.