COVID-19 Resources
As we practice social distancing in the midst of a global pandemic, many organizations and leaders have developed thoughtful and helpful resources to educate and advise in regards to COVID-19. A few are recommended below. We join you in praying for our churches and communities as we strive to share the love of Jesus in these new and unusual times.
Conference Communications
Resources for Churches
CARES ACT RESOURCES
- Cares Act PPP FAQ (Vanderbloeman, 4-7-20)
- Vanderbloemen webinar via Facebook (4-3-20)
- Details of CARES Act: The Financial Bridge that Churches, Schools & Nonprofits Need (Vanderbloemen, 3-25-20)
- CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Spreadsheet Calculator (Vanderbloemen)
- Paycheck Protection Program application form
CHURCH REOPENING MATERIALS
- The Senior Pastor’s Guide to Reopening (Church Fuel 5-13-2020)
- Zoom Reopening Conversation (5-14-2020)
- Returning to Church- Ministry During the COVID-19 Outbreak (Wisconsin Council of Churches 5-8-2020)
- After Weeks on Zoom, Churches Consider Plans to Reopen (New York Times 5-7-2020)
- Plan for Reopening and Starting Churches During COVID-19 (Stadia 4-2020)
- LifeWay Research COVID-19 Congregational Survey (LifeWay Research 4-30-2020)
- 24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return (Ken Braddy 4-18-2020)
CHURCH RESPONSE TO COVID-19
- ECC COVID-19 Financial Relief Initiative & FAQ (4-17-2020)
- ECC COVID-19 Financial Relief Initiative (en espanol)
- Black Americans Were Living Sicker, Shorter Lives Long Before COVID-19. Outraged? You Should Be. (Linkedin 4-22-2020)
- When Public Health and Politics Collide: Why COVID-19 Will Debilitate The Southern United States (Linkedin 4-22-2020)
- ECC Resources on COVID-19
- ECC Ministerium link for sharing resources as you respond to COVID-19
- East Coast Conference curated resources
- Pacific Southwest Conference curated resources
- Northwest Conference curated resources
- 10 Guidelines for Pastoral Care During the Coronavirus Outbreak (Christian Century 3-10-2020)
- A Sunday Without Church (New York Times, 3-15-2020)
- Coronavirus Resources for the Church and Church Planning Template (Wheaton College)
- Ministry Grid
- flattenthecurve.com
- Coronavirus and the Church: CT’s Latest News and Advice and downloadable guide (Christianity Today 3-15-2020)
- CCCU Monitoring of & Response to COVID-19 (Council for Christian Colleges & Universities 3-10-2020)
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning (CapinCrouse 9-10-2018)
- Resources for Christian leaders during the coronavirus pandemic (Faith & Leadership)
- How You Can Stay Connected to Your Congregations (IN United Methodist Conference)
- Free webinars around COVID-19 and ministerial response, epidemic response plan template, faith-based response to epidemics (Episcopal Relief & Development)
- Sample website design for addressing ministry during this time
- Online church resources (Practical Resources for Churches)
LIVE STREAMING SERVICES AND OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES
- Facebook Live
- YouTube
- Church Online Platform
- CCLI (licensing music for live streaming)
- One License (licensing hymns for live streaming)
- ECC Online Giving Solution
- Navigating Financial Issues Caused by the Coronavirus (Church Law & Tax)
- Bible Reading Plans
Government Resources
- CDC About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC Steps to Prevent Illness
- CDC Resources for Community and Faith-Based Leaders
- CDC Guidance for Businesses to Plan and Respond to COVID-19