What’s Working
Resources, training and support for online church
Influencer Interviews
Keeping active in the community by feeding families and loving on first responders and medical staff
Rapid response teams to help people in community
Online prayer requests
Being essential in the community (feeding people, paying bills)
What’s the most tangible way to bring hope and healing right now:
1. Provide food/drinks
2. Partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide many meals
3. Take up a love offering for those in need
Make online services more engaging.
Shares the story of his neighbor that saw his sermon live on You Tube, and then came over to pastor’s home to renew his faith in Christ.
God is not limited by our ability (or lack thereof!) to gather in a church. He is bringing many people to faith through online means.
The mission is the same, but the tools are different
Increase in connection opportunities
Being “ultra flexible” during this time
Team brainstorming
Community involvement
“Keeping it real” with live services
Daily live devotionals
Good content to challenge and encourage congregatioin
Keep “regular” church staff online, doing what they normally do (greeters saying hello, announcement staff making announcements, etc.)
Allow staff to feel like they are adding value to the online experience
Have elements of engagement online (on the screen) for those who close out the chat option
Dialog with the camera, don’t just preach to it!
Live vs. Simulated Live services, do services at the same (normal) service times, have a Zoom meeting with staff during services to make sure each guest is being spoken to
Church architect and building guru, Mark Allen, talks about the highest and best use for facilities post Covid19.
Quick Wins from Pastors
A cozy, personal “living room” set for online services
Online prayer request system
Salvation link with live pastor on call
Mix of prerecorded music and live message
Easter greeting videos from congregation to help the church feel connected
What happens when a power outage hits in the middle of the sermon?
Unpolished and imperfect, but God uses authenticity
Encouraging the congregation to hit “share” to invite friends to online services
Staff calling congregation to pray and offer help
Personal and caring online sermons
Call lists for consistency and accountability
Preparation is key, so plan now for your online ministry
Shifting your content
Pastoring Monday through Sunday
Fun “Pregame show” at the start of each service for announcements
Honest, authentic communication with a conversational approach (films in lobby, in his car)
Youth Pastor Segment, “Cooking with Miles”
Community involvement and finding ways to help
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