Below, you'll find a host of resources to help you lead in the midst of our current environment. From information about Coronavirus/COVID-19, to live streaming services, to children's and student ministry digital solutions, and how to serve our churches and our communities during this season.
Update
TONS of organizations have worked to create similar resource lists to help churches and church leaders in the midst of COVID/Coronavirus. You can find those here:
Church Online
Life.Church’s guide to creating an online church experience
Q&A with the Life.Church Online Tech Team
How to use YouTube to stream your church services
Children's Ministry
A practical guide from Orange on how to create remote solutions for your children’s ministry
Examples of children's ministry content churches put online for parents:
- National Community Church (Nina Schmidgall): national.cc/kids/athome
- Community Christian Church (Nick Blevins): communitycc.net/c3kidsonline/
- Mission Church (Kenny Conley): missionaz.org/live
- Life.Church (Ally Evans): life.church/kids/media/
Sample email to families at Preston Trail Community Church
Link about how Sean Sweet of FourFiveSix is creating a live kidmin experience
Student Ministry
Virtual options for getting student ministry small groups together
Idea: Use a spreadsheet to track contacts with students from staff and volunteers
Axis Resources for Parents of Teens
Resources from Orange for Student Ministry
How to leverage YouTube for Student Ministry
Navigating anxiety with students in a time of crisis
How to Hold Student Ministry When You Can't Meet in Person (DYM)
Parents
Parent Cue Blog, Podcast, and App
Anxiety Conversation Guides for Parents (Preschool | Elementary | Middle School | High School)
Crisis Conversation Guides for Parents (Preschool | Elementary | Middle School | High School)
Home Chats Parent Discussion Guides from Tim Elmore
Managing Fear and Anxiety During a Health Pandemic
5 Questions Parents Can Ask Their Kids About Coronavirus