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The Deacon's Bench Covid 2020

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In this issue of The Deacon’s Bench, we offer guidance on several key areas for your church’s gathering game plan. From communications planning to facilities preparation and considerations for children’s ministry, it’s important to plan now for your ministry activities. Be sure to check out all of the bonus content below.

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Communication

Infectious disease plan

Infectious disease plan

Does your ministry have an infectious disease plan? Does it need to be updated? These helpful tips can assist your ministry with a robust plan.

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Activity participation agreement

Activity participation agreement

Now may be a good time to implement an activity participation agreement for all your ministry activities. Use this sample form to get started today.

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Facilities Preparation

Opening your facility

Opening your facility

Preparing your facility for in-person worship starts on the outside. These tips will help you get your building in tip-top shape.

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Planning for social distancing

Planning for social distancing

As your ministry gears up to resume normal church operations, discover how to set up your facilities to maximize social distancing.

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Taking the touch out of high touch

Taking the touch out of high touch

Deep cleaning and disinfecting are important, but it’s also beneficial for ministries to consider how they can limit possible germ spread in high-touch areas and on objects.

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Children’s Ministry

Safe planning

Safe planning

The following tips may help minimize the spread of respiratory illnesses as you consider how and when you’ll gather your children and youth.

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Staffing

Staffing

Many ministries are choosing to slowly phase in their children’s activities. Is your volunteer pool fully staffed and fully vetted?

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Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Are you ready to step up your cleaning and disinfecting practices when you return to children and youth ministry activities? Read more to find out.

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Keep the Gospel Online

Alternate ways to host a church service

Creative ideas to stay connected

During this time of limited contact, people are craving to feel connected. Here are 9 ideas you can use to keep the gospel flowing.

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Safely host a drive-in service

Safely host a drive-in service

Rev up your worship with a drive-in service. Here are 12 tips to help you get started.

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Giving in digital times

Giving in digital times

The simplest option to address tithes and offering during a season without physical gatherings is online giving. This article will help you get started.

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COVID-19: Moving Forward

Watch our recent roundtable discussion featuring pastors from around the country as they share their insights and ideas for moving forward amid COVID-19.

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