| practical_guidelines_for_returning_to_church.pdf |
| reopening_a_church_campus.pdf |
| small_business_paycheck_protection_program.pdf |
| can_church_employees_get_unemployment_benefits.pdf |
| 0e10057218_1585747858_paycheck-protection-program-application.pdf |
| sample_pandemic_response_policy.pdf |
| pandemic_planning_considerations.pdf |
| guidance_on_coronavirus_relief_bill.docx |
Many of you have discovered simple and innovative ways to be creative with your congregations during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Here are some resources that have been compiled from other places that will help you as leaders to stay connected with your congregation. If you have discovered helpful resources or articles email them to Sandy Sloane (sanny610@aol.com) and we will get them added as we can. John Saunders, RVBA Executive Director
How the CARES Act Impacts Small Businesses, Churches, Non-profits and Individuals
https://www.simmsshowerslaw.com/how-cares-act-impacts-small-businesses-churches-nonprofits-and-individuals/
How New Formula Changes and EPSLA Will Affect Churches and Non-Profits During the Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.simmsshowerslaw.com/how-new-fmla-changes-and-epsla-will-affect-churches-and-nonprofits-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-throughout-2020/
Paycheck Protection Program Application
https://f684865370c2f5e88a3c714e977cc28d46bed9f1f3c8fc2839e6.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/p/0e10057218_1585747858_paycheck-protection-program-application.pdf
On Line Giving Resources
Tithe.ly - Tithe.ly is an online giving platform that only charges per transaction processing fees.
Generosity by LifeWay - LifeWay is offering its digital giving platform to all churches and has no setup or monthly subscription fees.
Generis has created a resources portal for responding to COVID-19 with resources, downloads, tips, and more added daily.
"7 Great, Simple Tools to Use When You Can't Pass the Plate" from Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Leadership Resources
"How to Lead Through Rapid, Unexpected Change (Responding to COVID-19)" from Carey Nieuwhof
"How to Manage and Motivate Telecommuting Workers" from Leadercast
5 Ways to Get Better at Preaching/Speaking Directly Into a Camera - Article from Carey Nieuwhof, including what we can learn from Jimmy Fallon
Live Streaming Resources
Zoom Video Conferencing - Zoom is a great resource for video conferencing. It is free to use, with limitations. Paid accounts expand access. Zoom is useful for one-on-one and group meetings.
"How to Host An Online Group" - from NorthRidge Leaders. This resource has different options available for hosting small groups online and best practices for these groups.
Church Online Platform - This service from Life.Church offers a free streaming service for churches.
Churchstreaming.tv is offering the first 90 days free to churches, and a free hardware encoder with a paid plan. One of our churches shared their positive experience using this service, which pushed their pre-recorded video through their church’s app, website, and Facebook Live.
Church Sound Podcast, Special Edition: Simple & Effective Streaming
Church Sound: Setting Up Simple, Effective Streaming of Worship
Restream - This service allows you to stream live to 30+ social platforms at once
How the CARES Act Impacts Small Businesses, Churches, Non-profits and Individuals
https://www.simmsshowerslaw.com/how-cares-act-impacts-small-businesses-churches-nonprofits-and-individuals/
How New Formula Changes and EPSLA Will Affect Churches and Non-Profits During the Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.simmsshowerslaw.com/how-new-fmla-changes-and-epsla-will-affect-churches-and-nonprofits-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-throughout-2020/
Paycheck Protection Program Application
https://f684865370c2f5e88a3c714e977cc28d46bed9f1f3c8fc2839e6.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/p/0e10057218_1585747858_paycheck-protection-program-application.pdf
On Line Giving Resources
Tithe.ly - Tithe.ly is an online giving platform that only charges per transaction processing fees.
Generosity by LifeWay - LifeWay is offering its digital giving platform to all churches and has no setup or monthly subscription fees.
Generis has created a resources portal for responding to COVID-19 with resources, downloads, tips, and more added daily.
"7 Great, Simple Tools to Use When You Can't Pass the Plate" from Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Leadership Resources
"How to Lead Through Rapid, Unexpected Change (Responding to COVID-19)" from Carey Nieuwhof
"How to Manage and Motivate Telecommuting Workers" from Leadercast
5 Ways to Get Better at Preaching/Speaking Directly Into a Camera - Article from Carey Nieuwhof, including what we can learn from Jimmy Fallon
Live Streaming Resources
Zoom Video Conferencing - Zoom is a great resource for video conferencing. It is free to use, with limitations. Paid accounts expand access. Zoom is useful for one-on-one and group meetings.
"How to Host An Online Group" - from NorthRidge Leaders. This resource has different options available for hosting small groups online and best practices for these groups.
Church Online Platform - This service from Life.Church offers a free streaming service for churches.
Churchstreaming.tv is offering the first 90 days free to churches, and a free hardware encoder with a paid plan. One of our churches shared their positive experience using this service, which pushed their pre-recorded video through their church’s app, website, and Facebook Live.
Church Sound Podcast, Special Edition: Simple & Effective Streaming
Church Sound: Setting Up Simple, Effective Streaming of Worship
Restream - This service allows you to stream live to 30+ social platforms at once