Everyone is asking the question, when can we worship together, at our church, again. While, based on current information, GTBN is working toward a soft launch on May 17, this may look different for each church. I will have more to say about that in a future post. But I do want to share with you some resources I have found helpful for working through this. Click on the link to download the files.
First, in case you do not already have it, is the most recent directive from the Governor and AG regarding houses of worship. This explains what we can do now and how we should do it. CLICK HERE!
Next, I have for you Guidelines for Opening America Up Again, released last week from the White House and CDC. This includes a multi-stage phase in, what benchmarks must be met to reach each stage, and what is allowed. Pay attention to the gathering numbers and large venue guidance. Application of this is at the Governor’s discretion, but should show us what we can expect over the next several weeks. CLICK HERE!
Third is a spreadsheet sent to me by a friend at Lifeway for a Phased Restart Plan. It includes a generic sample and blank page you can use as you plan how you will respond at each phase. CLICK HERE!
Fourth, I am posting the Regathering the Church document produced by SBTC. This is a great document explaining the multitude of considerations necessary as we process how to proceed. CLICK HERE!
Each church will make its own decision, based on their size, facility, effectiveness of current strategies, and of course your sense of God’s direction. I hope these tools help.
Blessings,
Bro. Jim