Church pastors serve as voices for Black communities during pandemic
Published: February 15, 2021 5:17 PM EST
Updated: February 15, 2021 5:25 PM EST
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In times like these, many of us are turning to faith to guide us through the pandemic. For many in Black communities, it’s tough because a lot of services offered can’t be done in person. But two pastors in Southwest Florida have found unique solutions to keep their congregations engaged in a virtual way.
Church leaders we spoke to Monday remain the centerpieces of their communities during a time when it might be hard to keep community together.
Pastor James Bing has led Friendship Baptist Church for 46 years in Fort Myers. He remembers back when Lee County was a different Lee County, a place where racial segregation still existed. He remembers when the church was one of a handful of places where Black people felt welcomed.