Following is a list of what we hope are helpful resources and/or points of information. Please note that some of these links may contain duplicate information. We will add to this list as resources are made known to us.
Alabama State Board of Missions– Preparing for What’s Next: A guide for Alabama churches. It includes a download link on the page.
Lifeway Kids at Home: Free Family Bible Study for Churches Postponing Service
Local Church Guide to Using Facebook Live: Setting up Facebook Live for worship services
Alabama State Board of Missions: Coronavirus Helps, Information, & Support
North American Mission Board: A collection of tools and articles for responding to COVID-19
COVID-19 & Teaching Remotely if your Church Isn’t Meeting: Ken Braddy, LifeWay’s Director of Sunday School, Manager of LifeWay Christian Resource’s Adult Ongoing Bible Studies & Adult Trainers
Free Updated Training, Documents, and Checklists to Lead Your Church through the Coronavirus: Ministry Grid
How to Live Stream Your Sermon This Sunday: NAMB
Corona Virus Resources For Churches: Renovate
Reaching More People With Social Media and Search Marketing: Renovate
Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak: From TechSoup
Should Churches Submit to Government Demands to Shut Down Services? LifeWay Voices
3 Guidelines For Developing Your Small Group Strategy During The Coronavirus Outbreak: Replicate Ministries
4 Critical Pointers for Preaching to a Camera in an Empty Room: Facts & Trends
Sources for
online giving include:
LifeWay’s Generosity
Pushpay
Tithe.ly
Sources for
video conferencing include:
Zoom
Skype
Google Hangouts
GoToMeeting
Sources for
public health information include:
City of Huntsville: Coronavirus Disease Response and Information
Alabama Department of Public Health: News and Updates
CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
World Health Organization