Given the rapidly changing guidelines and restrictions being used to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many people have found themselves needing to quickly change their approaches to ministry. Bethany Theological Seminary and the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership are working to share information and resources with those who need them. Below is a growing list of valuable information for individuals, ministers, and congregations.
Church of the Brethren/Bethany Theological Seminary
- Resources for Congregations in time of pandemic The Church of the Brethren Discipleship Ministries
- Resources and Recommendations on COVID-19 Brethren Disaster Ministries
- Weekly Support Zoom meeting for ministering persons in the Church of the Brethren to connect with and support one another, Every Wednesday from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. (Eastern time
Government-provided resources
- CDC resource page for community- and faith-based leaders
- CDC main resource page for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- U.S. Small Business Administration’s coronavirus relief options
General articles/resources
- 10 ideas for church financial leaders amid the COVID-19 crisis UMC Discipleship
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act National Council of Nonprofits:
- How small businesses and nonprofits can get money from the stimulus package Vox
- The CARES act may help your church UMC Discipleship
- Ongoing Pastoral Webinars Center For Congregations
- 24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return KENBRADDY.COM
Curated Resource Lists
- Resources for Congregations in time of pandemic The Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry
- Curated resources for the COVID-19 pandemic Center For Theological Schools
- Congregational Resources during COVID-19 Center for Congregations
- Resources for Christian leaders during the coronavirus pandemic Faith and Leadership
Online Church/Worship
- Church of the Brethren Shared Worship Resources Church of the Brethren
- Ethical Use of Music information COB resource page
- How to Join a Zoom Meeing(Easy Instructions) Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina.
- Eight Cardinal Rules of Running a Virtual Meeting Forbes Magazine
- Resource List for Online Church Center for Congregations
- How to take your Church Online in 24 hours Faith Life
- Take your Church’s Discipleship Online Faith Life
- Small Church Music Music resources for congregational and small group singing
- COVID-19 and worship: Resources for churches adapting to social isolation Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
- Meeting Your Congregation’s Needs Online Faith and Leadership
Pastoral Care
- 10 Guidelines for Pastoral Care during the Coronavirus Outbreak – The Christian Century
- Guide for Christian funerals during COVID-19 (PDF) Massachusetts Council of Churches
- Getting Ahead of COVID-19: How Spiritual Leaders Can Prepare To Meet This Crisis Medium
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