3/29/2020 0 Comments More ResourcesThe denominational office has set up a Google Drive with resources and continue to update it. You will find resources on worship, finances and stewardship, leadership, pastoral care, and technology. The most helpful and most current resources are from the government, some around the stimulus package and what that might mean for churches. It seems possible that church workers and childcare personnel might be able to receive unemployment benefits even though churches do not pay into unemployment. The recommendation is to check with your local unemployment office. There may also be short-term loans available from banks, but they will be limited. Check with your local bank about a Small Business loan under the stimulus bill. Let me know if I can be of support as you find the resources that will help you be the church in these times. Here is the link to the google doc.
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3/27/2020 0 Comments March 27th, 2020Nearly every day I receive emails with offers of creative ways to improve worship. At the Mid-Council Leaders' Gathering in Baltimore in November, we saw a video prepared by InLighten Films. The founder is offering a 60% discount to PCUSA churches to use any video in their catalog, using the code PCUSA200. The offer is access to all 38 films for $200 for use on other video platforms. These are Bible-based short videos that could be embedded into the worship you are preparing. Again, I am not promoting, only sharing, resources that come my way. If you want to check them out, go to https://inlightenstream.com/premiere.
. 3/22/2020 0 Comments Free Check-in ToolsOver the last few years I have found podcasts and blogs from Carey Nieuwhof to be helpful as I learn how to lead in a digital age. I would recommend his podcasts to you - The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast. He has also worked with Barna to determine what the church means to people today and how they can be reached. Carey and Barna have teamed up to provide a tool for churches to stay in touch with members during this time. It is currently free. You can check it out at this link to see if it is something that might be helpful during this quarantine time.
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As we move forward in this strange time, I will share various emails, articles, podcast suggestions that seem like they might be helpful to you as you serve your churches. Please know that I am not making any recommendations, just sharing information. You can decide if you want to explore any of the suggestions. I am happy to hear from you about how the presbytery or I can be of support during these days. Leave a comment or email me at [email protected].
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