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The current recommendation from the Kent County Health Department is that all churches refrain from in-person meetings of any kind, including gathering by car or outside. The shelter-in-place order from the Governor's office and the White House Coronavirus guidelines are fully in effect and apply to churches.
We recommend that you consider the following resources to help you develop an effective online strategy to serve your members and community.
We recommend that you consider the following resources to help you develop an effective online strategy to serve your members and community.
How to Build an Online Worship Community
1. Live stream a Sunday message on one or multiple platforms. (Make sure that you have the streaming license with CCLI if you
are streaming your songs! If you just stream your sermon, you should be ok. www.ccli.com)
2. Create a simple webpage that lists all of your online expressions (live streaming, giving, etc.).
3. Pick a day like “Wednesdays or Thursdays at Home” and stream a devotional from the pastor or staff.
4. Emphasize online small groups and digital ‘watch parties’.
5. Have a daily, live online ministry time on social media that includes things like prayer, communion, and scripture reading.
6. Move as much financial giving to automated online options by speaking openly and candidly to the church.
are streaming your songs! If you just stream your sermon, you should be ok. www.ccli.com)
2. Create a simple webpage that lists all of your online expressions (live streaming, giving, etc.).
3. Pick a day like “Wednesdays or Thursdays at Home” and stream a devotional from the pastor or staff.
4. Emphasize online small groups and digital ‘watch parties’.
5. Have a daily, live online ministry time on social media that includes things like prayer, communion, and scripture reading.
6. Move as much financial giving to automated online options by speaking openly and candidly to the church.
| Using Technology to Prepare Your Church for Coronavirus by Ministry Brands |
Technology Strategies
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Instructions for Zoom:
PDF Training Guide Video Tutorials (Click "Learn More" for detailed instructions) |
Instructions for Facebook Live:
PDF Guide |