New webpage provides ministry resources for congregations and church leaders

A new webpage with resources for congregations and church leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic has been posted at www.brethren.org/discipleshipmin/resources . This webpage, which will be updated on a regular basis, is focused on ministry resources to support congregations and church leaders during a time when congregations may not gather in person.

Brethren Disaster Ministries continues to offer a webpage with guidance for emergency planning by churches and measures for prevention and mitigation of the spread of the virus at www.brethren.org/news/2020/bdm-offers-resources-on-coronavirus .

Denominational staff are among those contributing to the new webpage of ministry resources, along with other church leaders. The page currently offers links to webinars, lists of congregations from across the denomination that are offering online worship and other online services, and a box with information about ethical use of music resources when streaming worship online.

A map of congregations offering online worship is posted at the bottom of the new webpage and will be updated as new information comes in. To add a congregation to this map, send the congregation’s name, city, state, online worship time, and online link for people to join in worship by email to cobnews@brethren.org .

Webinars

Zoom meeting for Church of the Brethren ministers, hosted by Bethany Theological Seminary, is planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (Central time). “This is a place for pastors and ministering persons to chat about how they are doing, how their ministry is evolving under current social restrictions, and to share prayer and ideas,” said an announcement. For more information go to www.facebook.com/events/2680952702013131/ .

“How Your Church Can Be Faithful During Coronavirus” offered by Fresh Expressions and Missio Alliance takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern time). Go to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vD-XF8JfTJ-rzjB1mQaTBA .

“A Faith Response to COVID-19″ is offered tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, at 11 a.m. (Eastern time) to discuss legislation and Congressional response to the crisis with national religious leaders including leadership of the National Council of Churches. “Hear the latest update from what’s happening in Washington and what you can do. People of faith have a particularly important role to play in helping to shape Congressional action,” said an invitation. Register on Zoom at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XSqpUfhoTGq3CvAgqzNHlg .

The Office of Ministry is planning to offer a webinar for pastors next week focused on sharing innovative ideas for planning alternate worship services during Holy Week, for example creative responses for love feast planning. Stay tuned for details.

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