In times of chaos and disruption, it can be tempting to double down on what’s safe and known. But times of change can also be the catalyst for innovation, creativity, and fresh imagination. —Guy Wasko, Pastor, Sanctuary Church NYC
We’ve gathered together resources from some of our partners, pastors, and other organizations to help spur on your church’s creativity as you move forward during COVID-19.
How Church Online Helps Your Ministry Overcome Coronavirus & Other Emergencies
Our partner Stadia shares some great resources on ways to broadcast your service, engaging your community, and a webinar recording on How Church Online Helps Your Ministry Overcome Coronavirus & Other Emergencies.
Digital Tools during the Coronavirus
Director of Communications for the Vineyard UK Mark Crosby has crowdsourced this helpful list of useful digital communication tools for church leaders, communications teams, and church staff to refer to during the coronavirus outbreak.
Leadership in the Coronavirus Crisis Podcast
Leadership in the Coronavirus Crisis is the latest podcast from Ed Stetzer, Co-Executive Director of the Send Institute, a think-tank for North American churches. Episodes include guests like Andy Crouch on Love in the Age of the Coronavirus, Jamie Aten, Ph.D. – Disaster Psychologist on What We Can Expect, Terri Watson, Psy.D. – Psychologist on how to Help People Cope with Isolation, and more.
Coronavirus and the Church
The Coronavirus and the Church site from Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, the Peace Plan, and the Humanitarian Disaster Institute has a goal of assisting churches and ministry leaders as they prepare for and respond to the effects of the Coronavirus in their congregations and communities. Their resources include a church planning manual, upcoming webinars, and links to articles from Dos and Don’ts of Preaching during the Coronavirus Pandemic to Alternatives to Handshaking.