Ministering in a post Covid-19 World - Download the document here
This is a short encouraging message from Pastor Josh Grimes. This message comes from the heart of a pastor to pastors and ministers to help encourage them in the midst of a worldwide crisis.
Re-Gathering as a church after Covid-19- Download the document here
The above document is a great resource to help you ask and address the right questions in making a solid and safe plan to regather as a church family.
Church Mutual Insurance FREE Resources.
FREE Resource Link- to help non-profits from one of the leading Church Insurance Companies. Who better to know how to protect the church than the ones insuring it!
What about relaunching the kid’s ministry post-Covid-19-
Plan to relaunch your kid’s ministry- This resource is provided by Pastor Todd McKeever, the children’s pastor from Community Family Church in Independence Ky. Pastor Todd is a credentialed Open Bible Minister with many years of successful kids’ ministry experience. If you or your children’s pastor need help or advise in relaunching your kid’s ministry you can reach out to Todd through email at toddmckeever@gmail.com
Helpful Articles & Websites
Safely Returning To Worship- This is a comprehensive site and checklist from Church Mutual Insurance Company geared toward Churches.
Coronavirus and the Church: The purpose of this site is to assist churches and ministry leaders as they prepare for and respond to the effects of the Coronavirus in their congregations and communities.
Leading Your Church in a Prolonged Crisis: Excellent article by Foursquare minister Jessie Crookshank. Jessie has worked as a first-responder and trained others to lead in challenging times. Here she gives practical advice for leading well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This is not the crisis" - Article from Ed Stetzer
Coronavirus Resources for the Church - from Ed Stetzer
Crisis Leadership, Christian Leadership and the Coronavirus Epidemic - Article from Carey Nieuwhof
Setting up Facebook Live Streaming- Article
Resources from Lifechurch/youversion- Resources to help you have a better online presence.
Setting up youversion events- This gives you step by step instructions plus a video tutorial on how to use the youversion Bible app to host your event with a bulletin, sermon notes, and PPT/Picture slides.
Government Resources
Newest CDC Guidelines for Churches and Child Care (May 15, 2020)
US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Guide - This helps small businesses, including churches, navigate the Coronavirus crisis.
Paycheck Protection Program - Relief offered through the CARES act
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