Resources on COVID‑19
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Topical Study on COVID-19 and Worship
As containment of COVID-19/novel coronavirus forces your worshiping community to implement 'shelter in place' worship and practice social isolation, we offer these resources to help you plan and cope in ways that encourage and support your community.
Seeking Christ’s Kingdom During COVID-19 Article by Deborah Haarsma
https://biologos.org/post/seeking-christs-kingdom-during-covid-19/
Article
by
Deborah Haarsma
Topics:
Fear
,
Health
,
Science
,
Love your neighbor
Source:
Biologos
Deborah Haarsma writes from Psalm 46:1-3; Matthew 6:19-34; 1 Peter 5:7, on seeking Christ’s Kingdom during COVID-19. She advocates distancing and loving neighbors and includes links to podcasts with scientists.
How the Church Can Respond to the Coronavirus Practical How-To by Phillip Bethancourt
https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/how-the-church-can-respond-to-the-coronavirus
Practical How-To
by
Phillip Bethancourt
Topics:
Church
,
Prayer
Source:
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
How should churches handle COVID-19? This article explains why churches should care about COVID-19 and offers practical guidelines that churches can use to respond to the pandemic.
COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity Element of Worship
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/a-prayer-for-healing-and-hope/#solidarity
Element of Worship
Topics:
Prayer
Source:
My Catholic Life
A Catholic prayer of solidarity amid COVID-19 concerns for those who have contracted the virus, those who are especially vulnerable, those who are affriad, lawmakers, healthcare workers, and more.
COVID-19 and Orthodox Liturgical Reform: What’s Possible? Practical How-To by Nicholas Denysenko
https://www.praytellblog.com/index.php/2020/05/01/covid-19-and-orthodox-liturgical-reform-whats-possible/
Practical How-To
by
Nicholas Denysenko
Topics:
Liturgy
Source:
Pray Tell
Nicholas Denysenko looks at the liturgical reforms made necessary in the Orthodox Church by COVID-19 restrictions, and suggests several alternatives going forward to community-wide liturgy.
COVID-19 wilderness is a hard place to live, but Spirit will not abandon us Sermon Starter/Outline by Brett Fawcett
https://grandinmedia.ca/fawcett-covid-19-wilderness-is-a-hard-place-to-live-but-spirit-will-not-abandon-us/
Sermon Starter/Outline
by
Brett Fawcett
Topics:
Wilderness
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God's Sovereignty
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Hope
,
Exile
Source:
Grandin Media
Comparing Covid-19 to wilderness, Brett Fawcett notes that this is probably how people in the Bible experienced the world. In this uncertainty, we turn to God who rules over plagues in awe and hope.
COVID-19: Prayer to St Joseph Element of Worship by Pope Francis
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/a-prayer-for-healing-and-hope/#stjoseph
Element of Worship
by
Pope Francis
Topics:
Joseph, Saint
,
Prayer
,
Pope
Source:
My Catholic Life
The following Prayer was prayed by Pope Francis on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, and is especially applicable amid COVID-19 concerns.
COVID-19: Virus or Vitamin? Article by Ken Braddy
https://kenbraddy.com/2020/05/05/covid-19-virus-or-vitamin/
Article
by
Ken Braddy
Topics:
Church
,
Ministry
,
Pastoral leadership
Source:
Ken Braddy
"COVID-19 is a vitamin for our church, not a virus." Ken Braddy offers reflections on the ways the coronavirus is a virus and a vitamin for the church.
COVID-19 Problems that Worsened for Pastors Article by Aaron Earls
https://factsandtrends.net/2020/08/07/5-covid-19-problems-that-worsened-for-pastors-this-summer/
Article
by
Aaron Earls
Topics:
Pastoral leadership
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Unity
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Evangelism
,
Discipleship
Source:
Facts & Trends
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Aaron Earls outlines several problems that have worsened for pastors and churches.
COVID-19 Children's Resources Article by Kevin Johnson
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/covid-19-childrens-resources
Article
by
Kevin Johnson
Topics:
Children
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Youth
,
Ministry
Source:
Discipleship Ministries
In this article, Kevin Johnson offers advice and shares resources for children's ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips for Managing Your Church Budget During the COVID-19 Crisis Article by Ken Sloane
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/five-tips-for-managing-your-church-budget-during-the-covid-19-crisis
Article
by
Ken Sloane
Topics:
Church
Source:
Discipleship Ministries
COVID-19 will have serious impacts on many church budgets. Ken Sloane offer tips for managing the budget during these times in unfamiliar territory.
COVID-19 Shouldn't Stop Evangelism but May Change It Article by Matt Queen
https://factsandtrends.net/2020/05/07/covid-19-shouldnt-stop-evangelism-but-may-change-it/
Article
by
Matt Queen
Topics:
Evangelism
,
Technology
Source:
LifeWay
Because the gospel serves as the door for anyone to enter the family of faith, Matt Queen argues that churches must intentionally practice evangelism inside and outside their buildings--even during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Is Ravaging the Global Church Article by Matthew Soerens
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/covid19-ravaging-global-church/
Article
by
Matthew Soerens
Topics:
Poverty
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Medical care, access to
Source:
The Gospel Coalition
In this article, Matthew Soerens reports on why the COVID-19 pandemic will hit already impoverished countries in Africa and South America the hardest and argues that the global church has a responsibility to support them.
COVID-19 can bring the Next Great Awakening Article by Patti Wright
https://gabaptist.org/covid-19-eternal-impact/
Article
by
Patti Wright
Topics:
Evangelism
Source:
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Patti Wright shows how the time we have spent apart due to the COVID-19 quarantine will have an eternal impact on churches as we move forward into the future.
COVID-19 and Including Kids in Online Worship (Part 1) Practical How-To by Karen Deboer
https://network.crcna.org/pastors/covid-19-and-including-kids-online-worship-part-1
Practical How-To
by
Karen Deboer
Topics:
Worship
,
Children
Source:
The CRC Network
Many congregations have begun to gather online for worship temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, Karen Deboer suggests ways to include children in meaningful ways during worship.
COVID-19, Resourcing ECO Churches Article by ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
https://www.eco-pres.org/covid-19/
Article
by
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
Topics:
Church
,
Prayer
Source:
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians offers guidance and resources for churches in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Learning Curve on Worship Audio/Video by Cynthia Wilson
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/worship-matters-covid-19-learning-curve-on-worship
Audio/Video
by
Cynthia Wilson
Topics:
Worship
,
Worship Planning
Source:
Discipleship Ministries
In this podcast, practitioners from across the US share wisdom gained from dealing with COVID-19 quarantine and online worship, and offer suggestions for where we go from here, worship in the "new normal." (Length: 1:17:58)
Hymns of Hope to Sing During COVID-19 Song/Hymn by Keith Getty
https://factsandtrends.net/2020/04/02/14-hymns-of-hope-to-sing-during-covid-19/
Song/Hymn
by
Keith Getty
Topics:
Hymn
,
Hope
,
Family
Source:
LifeWay
COVID-19 has upended life for billions. Could this moment in history lead to a renewal of singing in Christian families? Here are 14 hymns of hope for your family to try.
COVID-19 Has Helped Our Church to Pray More Fervently Article by Matthias Lohmann
https://www.9marks.org/article/covid-19-has-helped-our-church-to-pray-more-fervently/
Article
by
Matthias Lohmann
Topics:
Prayer
Source:
9Marks
In this article, Matthias Lohmann shares how the prayer ministry at his church has grown and thrived under COVID-19 restrictions.