1. Communication:
- People are sheep and must be led. They need to hear the voice of the their shepherd. Be sure they hear from their pastor and his/her voice of faith and confidence in God.
- People still have their normal life problems, plus the added fears that are genuine.
- Be aware of information overload, so keep your updates brief and on point.
- Stay in touch with staff and key leaders. Zoom and other digital platforms are good.
- Create casual chat options for people to connect casually, in a lobby format.
2. Giving:
- This is certainly on the minds of every leader and demands a proactive approach. Online giving through mediums such as PushPay allow people to give from home.
- This is an opportunity to instill faith in our people. Giving demonstrates faith over fear.
- Church is not a building but a spiritual family. We give to God’s church.
- Be intentional in creating moments for giving with a 60 second counter during the online service for people to give.
- Not everyone speaks the digital language – so don’t overlook some of your biggest givers. Send a newsletter and include a giving envelope to be mailed to the church office.
3. Care:
- Call elders and check on them.
- If a need is presented, find a way to meet it.
- Communicate with community leaders indicating your church is ready to assist in any way.
4. Encouragement:
- We might consider an email to every member that includes a video message, a link to give, and a word of encouragement.
- We believe the church will be stronger, more equipped and more intentional to continue strong connections when the pandemic is over.
- Dr. Brassfield encourages us to take time to meditate on Psalm 34 – “I will bless the Lord at all times…” “He delivers me from all my fears…” Etc.
