Church Reopening

“I’ve tuned into many webinars and read many articles on this topic, but the majority of them seem to address re-entry from a large church perspective. But as a small church, our situation is different. How can we safely re-enter? Here are some guidelines I hope will be helpful.” - F&T

“…churches should also be thinking seriously about their communications and public relations strategy as they consider reopening. As a longtime member of a large and thriving church and two decades as a public relations strategist, I have seen a lot of good, but also some mistakes when it comes to church communications.” - Church Leaders

“I propose that the way forward is to take a step-by-step approach that helps the global church live out its missional calling, meet the needs of its congregants, and protect the health of those in the church and in the community.” - Daniel Chin (edpidemiologist)

“In hindsight, our governor appears to have been absolutely right. I will be eternally grateful that we did not have public church services on March 15.

“Evergreen Baptist Church in Bixby, Okla., plans to reopen its building May 17 for an in-person worship service — but only for those age 55 and older.” - CPost

On deciding when to begin meeting again for corporate worship: “I think it is likely that 80 percent of the members in your church understand that there is no clear-cut answer to this question. They know there are good arguments on both sides, and are willing to submit to whatever you and your fellow elders prayerfully decide is best for the church.

“Across the nation, some churches practiced safety guidelines and adjusted routines while resuming onsite worship for the first time in nearly two months.” - BPNews

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“Perhaps we should apply I Corinthians 14:40-43 to our present situation: ‘Let everything be done decently and in order… since God is not a God of disorder … .’” - F&T

Pastor Nic Burleson “says his church is also putting all food service on hold.

“Don’t let the excitement of finally coming back together cloud your judgement or cause you to ignore the ‘new normal.’” - F&T